Small Group Tour of Istanbul In A Day
This full day tour will take you to some of the gems of Istanbul.
Travel back in time and discover the story of Roman Byzantium, Byzantine Constantinople and Ottoman Istanbul as you explore the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace with social distance and skip the lines to museums and mosques
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Small Group Tour of Istanbul In A Day
What's included in Small Group Tour of Istanbul In A Day
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ayasofya
Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. If the guests wanted to visit inside the Hagia Sophia Museum, need to buy the ticket which is Euro 25.- per person
TopkapI Palace
Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. (Harem is not included in the program)
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
Inclusions
- Entrance fees of Topkapı Palace Museum
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Fuel surcharge
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees of Hagia Sophia Museum €25
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Tour price includes A/C transportation, guidance in multiple languages, entrance fees of Topkapı Palace, lunch and taxes
- Drinks are not included during the lunch
- Please kindly be ready by the hotel reception 10 minutes before departure time
- Guests who prefer not to spend time at courtesy transfers should be ready at our departure point 10 minutes before given departure time (09:00am)
- Non smoking on our tours but all tours make frequent stops
- Local Experiences Istanbul is not responsible for loss or theft of personal belongings during the tour
- Guests who do not want to wait at the long queues of Hagia Sophia Museum, they can buy the ticket from their guide
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We also can meet with the guests in front of Hagia Sophia Museum
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Entrance fees of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace included in the tour price • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Please contact us for confirmed your exact pick up time or meeting point • Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and replaced with Underground Cistern • Topkapı Palace is closen on Tuesdays and replaced with Chora Museum • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and replaced with Authantic shops around bazaar • Blue Mosque interior visit is not possible on Fridays because of crowded noon prayer • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
