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Private Guided Istanbul Tour

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Overview

Have your own private guide to discover Istanbul’s magnificent architecture, rich history, eclectic bazaars and the unmissable highlights of the Old City. Flexiable daily itinerary that can be customized according to your schedule. AVOID THE TICKET LINES for HAGIA SOPHIA, TOPKAPI PALACE and BASILICA CISTERN

* Enjoy the flexibility of your day
* Discover the city and learn about everything from Expert Guides
* Enjoy the Turkish Cuisine
* Explore the Bazaars and local streets
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Recommended Itinerary;
Day 1 - Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, St Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar

What's Included

  • Private Tour - Only for your Group Members
  • Avoid Ticket Lines at Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace
  • Professional Licenced Tour Guide
  • Gratuties (Recommended)
  • Transportation (from/back to hotel, between sites (unless option selected)
  • Meals during the tour
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Meeting and Pickup

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Your private guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or Galata Port. If the hotel is not centrally located, the meeting point will be in front of the German Fountain.Your guide will pick you up at centrally located hotels on foot. If your hotel is walking distance away to the Tram Station like Galataport etc, using tram will be practical and sufficent. If the hotel is not near to Tram Station and not in walking distance to old city, then you can get taxi and it will be on customers expenses.

What To Expect

Hippodrome

Hippodrome was the arena for chariot races back in the Roman time. Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Coloum, Obelisk of Constantinople will be seen.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque is the most decorative mosque built by Ottomans in 1616AD. Its name was derived from almost 20k blue colored, imperial tiles that decorates the interior.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia was the greatest catedrel of medival age and it is such a structure where you can see the islamic and christian icons side by side. Upper Galleries are open to the visitors as museum and main ground is being used as mosque. Entrance fee is 25 Euros. *Please note that as it's not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Topkapi Palace Museum

Topkapi Palace was the main palace of Ottoman Empire for almost 400 years. You will see one of the best treaury collection in the world including 86 carats spoonmakers" diamond. Holly Relics, Kitchen, Clock and some other sections will be visited too. Closed on Tuesdays - Entrance fee is about 50usd
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

Basilica cistern was built in 6th century as an underground water reservuar for the city. As the pagan temples were recyled for the cunstraction, it houses the head of medusa from 3rd century AD. Entrance fee is about 30usd pp
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar is the biggest and oldest shopping mall in the world. It was built in 1461 and has more than 4000 shops in there. You can shop for good quality carpets, leather products, souveniours and more. Closed on Sundays
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1 hour 30 minutes • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Ladies needs to cover their head with a scarf during mosque visits
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
  • Our Tour guides can provide Hagia Sophia QR tickets to skip the ticket line in Hagia Sophia. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Istanbul Tour?

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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Istanbul Tour?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Private Tour - Only for your Group Members.
  • Avoid Ticket Lines at Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace.
  • Professional Licenced Tour Guide.
  • Guides meet you at the central hotels.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuties (Recommended).
  • Transportation (from/back to hotel, between sites (unless option selected).
  • Meals during the tour.
  • Museum/Ferry/Cable Car Tickets.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 8..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Guided Istanbul Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Guided Istanbul Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Private Tour - Only for your Group Members
  • Avoid Ticket Lines at Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace
  • Professional Licenced Tour Guide
  • Guides meet you at the central hotels
  • Gratuties (Recommended)
  • Transportation (from/back to hotel, between sites (unless option selected)
  • Meals during the tour
  • Museum/Ferry/Cable Car Tickets

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a line for the entrance.
  • Ladies needs to cover their head with a scarf during mosque visits
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
  • Our Tour guides can provide Hagia Sophia QR tickets to skip the ticket line in Hagia Sophia. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
  • For the tours that start after 10:30 am, kindly note that you may have to skip one/ couple of sites as the sites are closed by 5 pm in winters and 7pm in Summers. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • 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).

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