Istanbul City Tour with Private Guide
Get ready to be thrilled by Istanbul’s breathtaking artifact, history and mesmerizing bazaars as you walk through the highlights of Sultanahmet - the Old City of Istanbul. Starting with ancient Hagia Sophia, we will head our way to Blue Mosque, a masterpiece and a very well-known building of Mimar Sinan. By learning the story we will continue with Hippodrome which was the center of Byzantine public life and the scene of splendid games and chariot races but also factional conflicts. Topkapi Palace is the subject of more colourful stories than most of the world’s museums put together, which will be our next destination. We willend ourmemorable journey with Grand Bazaar, where you’ll find everything to cherish yourself from carpets to Turkish delights.
Options
Private English Guided Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Istanbul City Tour with Private Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hippodrome
You will meet with your professional tour guide at the Hotel or Meeting point. The 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 the 16th century BC. Serpentine Columns dated back 5th century BC. And Stone Obelisk was erected in the 10th century AD.
Blue Mosque
(skip the line service is not available for active mosques – there is a queue for the entrance)After Byzantine Hippodrome you will pay a visit to the blue mosque right next to the Hippodrome. The Blue Mosque was built in the 17th century and is famous for its six minarets and beautiful Iznik tiles as interior decoration. It’s still in use and is the most important mosque in Turkey.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
(skip the line service is not available for active mosques – there is a queue for the entrance); (Ayasofya, Santa Sofia) Built in 6th century by Emperor Justinian. It plays a very important role in Christian and Islamic World. After the Ottoman conquest the bells, altar, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many mosaics were covered to convert church into a mosque.
Inclusions
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Museum/Attraction Tickets
- Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites (unless option selected)
- Lunch
- Gratitude (suggested)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that Hagia Sophia Museum is closed on Monday
- Please note that Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Blue Mosque is closed until 2pm on Fridays
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Annual closing dates of all museums and bazaars in Istanbul as follows: January 1 - New Year, October 29 - Republic Day, April 23 - National Sovereignty and Children's Day, May 19 - Youth and Sports Day
Meet
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
Additional Information
We pick up all the traveler's central located hotels Sultanahmet,Sirkeci,Karaköy etc..
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet in front of the German Fountain
