Istanbul Private Guided Tour with Pick up and Drop off
This tour blends history, culture, and stories to create an engaging and enjoyable experience. In this private tour, guests will marvel at the magnificent dome of Hagia Sophia and learn about its intricate history. They will admire the delicate hand-drawn designs and handmade tiles of the Sultanahmet Mosque. At the Hippodrome, guests will see its remnants and a few standing structures. You will also visit the expansive and serene gardens of Topkapi Palace, where Ottoman sultans lived for nearly 400 years, and explore its various exhibitions. Finally, the tour concludes at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, with over 4,000 shops. This vibrant marketplace offers colorful ceramics, intricate carpets, sparkling jewelry, and aromatic spices.
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The Best of Istanbul: Private Guided Tour
What's included in Istanbul Private Guided Tour with Pick up and Drop off
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Marvel at the Hagia Sophia’s massive dome, intricate Byzantine mosaics, and blend of Christian and Islamic elements.
Blue Mosque
Marvel at the mosque’s exterior, with its six slender minarets, cascading domes, and grand courtyard. Explore hand-painted blue and white tiles adorning the walls and domes, giving the mosque its name.
Hippodrome
See the foundation of the ancient stadium for horse and chariot racing. Hear the stories of Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column.
Inclusions
- Tour guide
- (if the option chosen)
- Hagia Sophia Entrance fee
- Topkapı palace
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The guide will meet you 5 minutes before the departure time in your hotel lobby or at the cruise port's arrival hall. At the cruise port the guide will hold a sign with the lead traveler's name.
Meeting Points
- German Fountain is at the Hippodrome, 15 meters from Ersoy Büfe or 40 meters from the Egyptian Obelisk. It's easily recognizable as an octagonal structure with a green dome, often surrounded by tourists. Find the guide holding our company sign.
End Points
- Since it's a private tour, the tour can end at guest's desired location.
