Skip The Line Private Istanbul Tour (Single Price up to 8 PAX)
Step into the golden ages of the Ottoman, Byzantine and Roman empires with a full-day, private tour through Istanbul’s Old City. See the monuments and historic sites of Hippodrome Square, where Roman charioteers raced in ancient times, then explore St. Sophia's stunning architecture and museum.
See the iconic tiles, mosaics and slender minarets of the Blue Mosque and browse traditional handicrafts at boutique stores . Learn about the lives of sultans and courtiers at Topkapi Palace, which contains a remarkable collection of Turkey's greatest holy relics, imperial treasures and artwork.
Full-day, private tour of Istanbul See the city's most important sites Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour Learn about local history and culture.
Options
Guided Tour with Private Van
Guided Tour with Private Van: This option included the private guiding service with a private van.
Pickup included
What's included in Skip The Line Private Istanbul Tour (Single Price up to 8 PAX)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hippodrome
Hippodrome, the former circus built in 203 AD by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus. Three monuments from the original building remain, including the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the Constantine Column. You will also pause to look at the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, made from 8 marble columns.
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque, more officially known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. The mosque’s striking blue tiles give it its more common name and make it one of Istanbul’s most iconic attractions. Located close to Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque was considered the Supreme Imperial Mosque in Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia, great architectural beauty, and an important monument during the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. For many centuries, this was the largest church in the world, and it still boasts the 4th largest dome after St. Paul’s in London, St. Peter’s in Rome, and the Duomo in Florence. Dedicated to the Hagia Sophia or ‘divine wisdom’, it is one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture.
Inclusions
- All Taxes Included
- Licensed professional tour guide
- Private Tour to Places listed in the details.
- Hotel or Port pick-up and drop off by guide
- Transportation, air-conditioned van, if ''Guided Tour with Private Van'' option being selected
- Entrance fee - Hagia Sophia Mosque Museum
- Entrance fee - Topkapı Palace Museum
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- N/A
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
If your hotel is located in the Sultanahmet Area (Old Town), we might not use a vehicle to pick you up due to the hotel being located around the visiting area.
