Top Sights of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3 Day Private Guided Tour
Overview
Visit most popular sights of Istanbul with your private tour guide who has skip-the-line priority in 1-2 or 3 days;
DAY-1
Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace.
DAY-2
Spice Market, Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim-Istiklal Street, Galata Tower.
Note: Booking private vehicle is suggested for this day as transportation is required between sites of visit.
DAY-3
Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), Eyüp Sultan District, Pierre Lotti Panoramic Hill
Note: Booking private vehicle is suggested for this day as transportation is required between sites of visit.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Skip-the-line entry to museums
- Officially licensed tour guide
- Museum/Activity tickets
- Lunch and drinks
- Transportation (unless option booked)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Blue Mosque
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Topkapi Palace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bosphorus Strait
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Dolmabahce Palace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Taksim Square
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Suleymaniye Mosque
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fener & Balat
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Pierre Loti Tepesi
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please note that; On Tuesdays Topkapi Palace, on Sundays Grand Bazaar, on Mondays Dolmabahce Palace is closed.
- Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are closed until 2pm on Fridays. If one of the mosques are not visited, Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement.
- When booking the tour with van for Day-1, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet you will be steps from the museums, so the van will not be used as much. On Day-2 and Day-3 we suggest you to book a van as transfers are required between sights.
- Annual closing dates of museums and bazaars; New Year, Ramadan Festival, Sacrifice Eid/Festival
- Since Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority so you may need to wait in the security line. To avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-67576P1
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