Istanbul Essential : Private Guided Old City Tour
Overview
This is the ultimate tour for first-time visitors to Istanbul. Visit the fascinating sights of Istanbul in this specially curated one or two-day tour that provides the perfect introduction to Istanbul.
This tour takes in Istanbul’s highlights and goes beyond them to show you the bustling energy of the city’s bazaars, streets and hidden spots.
Itinerary: Hagia Sophia-Basilica Cistern-Blue Mosque-Hippodrome-Grand Bazaar
• Customize the itinerary according to your personal interests and preferences
• Enjoy the private tour flexibility with a dedicated licensed tour guide
What's Included
- Licensed Professional Tour Guide
- Pick-up by guide from central hotels or Galataport (on foot)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Museum entrance fees
- Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites
Meeting and Pickup
-Your guide will meet with you at your hotel which is located on the European side city center (Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Karaköy, Galata, Taksim) or Galataport. If your hotel is not located in the mentioned area above, the meeting point is in front of the Cagaloglu Hamam. -Your guide will pick you up at city center hotels on foot and will help to arrange to find a taxi or public transport to Old Town.
Alemdar
Profesör Kazım İsmail Gürkan Caddesi, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Beyazıt
34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market.
- This is a private tour. Your group will be the only one with the guide for all day.
- Guests can customize the itinerary according to their personel interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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