Full Day Istanbul Private Guided Tour & SKIP THE TICKET LINES

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Overview

This Full Day Private guided tour covers the major Sightseeings of Istanbul without waiting in ticket lines and with this day tour You will visit the Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi palace, Basilica cistern, Hippodrome and Grand bazaar together with your Private guide.
historical places can be visited easily with short distances by walking

BRIEFLY :
1- BLUE MOSQUE : 400 year old mosque built by the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century AD.

2- HAGIA SOPHIA : 1500 hundred year old church from the 6th century-Roman time right now partly mosque and museum

3- TOPKAPI PALACE : 500 year old imperial palace of Ottoman Empire .closed on Tuesdays

4 Basilica cistern : underground water tank from the 6th century AD by the Roman Empire to provide the water to the city .

4 HIPODROM the area where chariot races were held

5 -Grand bazaar: 500 year old bazaar from the ottoman time together with 3500 shops inside . It is closed on Sundays

Note : the tour will be over when itinerary is done

What's Included

Roman and Ottoman Historical Attractions
Skip The Ticket Lines
Skip-the-line
Private Walking Tour Of Must See sights
Licensed Private Guide

Lunch
All Fees and Taxes

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Sultan Ahmet
Ayasofya Meydanı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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What To Expect

Blue Mosque

1- BLUE MOSQUEBlue mosque is a 400 hundred year old imperial mosque which was built by the Ottoman Empire in the 17.th century AD. • It is famous for its twenty thousands blue ceramic tiles. Inside, you are going to see the beautiful blue tiles of the mosque together stained glass windows . •This 400-hundred year old mosque takes its name from these tiles • There is a dress code for visiting the mosque; Woman need headscarf and long dresses and men need long dresses that cover their knees .

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

2- HAGIA SOPHIAHagia Sophia is one of the oldest cathedrals of Constantinople and it was built by the Eastern Roman Empire in the 6th century AD. And still standing for 1500 years with its huge dome. It is Hagia Sophia • It was used as a cathedral for about a thousand years during the Roman period and then it was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman Empire took over the city in 1453 • Today it is partly used as a mosque and museum together. Inside, you will see icons and motifs from the Roman period and additions from the Ottoman period•There is a dress code to enter. Headscarves and long dresses are mandatory for women to cover the legs , and long dresses that cover the knees are mandatory for men.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Topkapi Palace Museum

3- TOPKAPI PALACETopkapi palace is an imperial palace with a large complex that hosted the 600-year-old Ottoman empire for about 400 years. It is was built by the ottoman sultan Mehmet the II. In the 15th century AD. after capturing Constantinople. •It was used as the residence of ottoman sultans and the imperial palace of the empire .•in many rooms you will see objects from the Ottoman period such as Jewels , swords and weapons.Attention; • Topkapi palace is closed on Tuesdays . •(Tour guides are not allowed to speak in “some “private exhibition rooms of the palace )

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

4- BASILICA CISTERNIt was built as underground water tank in the 6th century AD by the Roman Empire to provide the water to the city . Today it is used as a museum since it is not an active tank anymore. When you go down approximately 10 meters underground, you will feel in a mysterious underground city together with so many pillars and colorful lights .

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

6- HIPPODROME•The square we call the hippodrome today was built by Emperor Constantine the Great in the 4th century AD after he chose the city as the new capital of the Roman Empire•The hippodrome was basically used for chariot races and it was the most popular activity in the city . •Today in the hippodrome you will see the Egyptian obelisk from Egypt, the serpent column from Greece, the German fountain from Germany and the walled obelisk from the city.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

5- GRAND BAZAARGrand bazaar is a 500 year old historical market&bazaar from the ottoman time and it was built in 1461 . Inside there are 3.500. Shops for , ceramic , spice , sweets , delight , jewelry and hand made rugs . As part of the market you can visit workshops with your guide . Grand bazaar is closed on sundays

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Istanbul Private Guided Tour & SKIP THE TICKET LINES?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025