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Private Istanbul Old City Tour

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Overview

Our Private excursions are on V.I.P standarts and more reasonable than cruise company excursions rate, which are designed for the larger groups. Our driver and guide are never the same person, We are giving you a profesional tour guide and a profesional driver.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Entrances Fees
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What To Expect

Hippodrome

Your guide will meet you at the arrival’s gate of Istanbul port with a sign your name is written on it , Then You will start to tour with a professional local tour guide who is licienced by the tourism ministry.First stop will be Byzantine Hippodrome where once chariots ran and thousands of Byzantines cheered them. Furthermore You will have a chance to see Egyptian Obelisk which is dating back to 16th century BC. Serpentine Colums dated back 5th century BC. And Stone Obelisk erected in 10th century AD.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

After Byzantine Hippodrome you will visit the blue mosque right next to the hippodrome. The Blue Mosque whish was built in the 17th century and famous for its six minarets and beautiful Iznik tiles as interior decoration. It’s still in use and is the one of the biggest mosque in Turkey.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Afterwards you will be visiting Hagia Sophia Church, it was a piece of glory of the byzantine empire , built in the 6th century and houses magnificent gold-leafed mosaics.The Church was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in the 15th century and than was converted into a museum by Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK after the Republic.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

After a lunch break, You will visit Topkapi Palace, once the residence of the Ottoman Sultans located on a hilltop dominating the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. Today, it’s used as a museum where precious displays such Sultan’s costumes and Treasury can be visited.At the end visit to world famous Grand Bazaar for your shopping of traditional goods. Transfer back to your hotel at the end of the day.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Istanbul Old City 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 Istanbul Old City 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).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Professional Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
  • Gratuities.
  • Entrances Fees.
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Istanbul Old City 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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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Tour Guide
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  • Gratuities
  • Entrances Fees

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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