Full Day Private Istanbul Tours
Places to see “Duration : 7-8 hours (approx.) “ 
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Topkapi Palace
Hagia Sophia
Underground Cistern
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Grand Bazaar
Highlights
- Full Day Private Istanbul Tours
- Visit one of the most magnificent museums in the world Hagia Sophia
- Visit the largest and oldest palace in the world Topkapi Palace
- See the superb Blue Mosque
- Visit the magnificent Underground Cistern and Hippodrome
- Shop in the largest covered markets in the world Grand Bazaar (Kapali Çarşı)
- Entrance fees included
- Transport by Private De-Luxe Cars.
- Private Local Licensed Guide.
- No shopping stops along the way ! “ Without the hassle of being taken to various factory outlets or shopping “.
Schedule details
Unforgettable eight-hour tour at the oldest crossroads of the world ! Visit the outstanding, most important, and most famous the biggest mosques of İstanbul, Blue Mosque Visit one of the most magnificent museums in the world Hagia Sophia ,you will be captivated by the beauty ,of this ancient basilica, with its mosaics, nartex, galleries and incomparable architecture, built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the 6th Century. Visit the Topkapi Palace, once the palace of the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire, Topkapi is a vast treasury of Islamic culture, science and weaponry, visited by over 2 million people every year. It is one of the highlights of Turkey. Visit the Underground Cistern (Basilica Cistern),waterway was used as a reservoir for water storage for the Great Palace and other buildings. It is 132 m length, by 65m wide. There are 336 columns in the cistern. Most of the column capitals are either in Corinthian or Doric Style. It’s impressive. Visit the Hippodrome see the famous Obelisk from Egypt, a remarkable pink granite monument built 3,500 years ago The Byzantine Hippodrome, with the Obelisk of Theodosius, was brought from Heliopolis, Egypt, and the Serpentine Column from Delphi during the reign of Constantine. After leaving the Hippodrome, you will finally have the opportunity to do some haggling at the Grand Bazaar, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is like any bazaar except that, as its explains, it is all within one huge building. Depending on how you measure it, the covered market here could be the largest shopping center in the world, numbering over 4,000 individual shops, you will find among masses of modern trash an approximation of youthful dreams of the glamorous oriental market.Inclusions
Pickup and drop off where the tour concludes. “Hotel or Cruise Ports”
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Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Children 6-18 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time.
- Istanbul requires walking long distances over uneven surfaces, comfortable clothing and closed toe, sensible walking shoes are recommended. Sunglasses and sunscreen are suggested.
- We will ensure your timely return to the Istanbul port for this activity. If you are not returned to the ship in time to board, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call.
Make the difference between a good trip and an outstanding one !
Topkapi Palace a strikingly beautiful palace that resonates with history. The internal decorations of painted tiles defies explanation, and you can only marvel at how the Sultan lived.
We had a private tour to Istanbul. It was a great trip with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. The private car was very clean and the driver was nice. Highly recommended.
Hagia Sophia brings together a lot of history and really exemplifies the brilliance and openness of Ataturk – he turned a building that was first a historic Christian Basilica, and then a Mosque for hundreds of years, into a Museum, celebrating both traditions.
Istanbul es una ciudad magica y hay que visitrla el tour privado es ideal para eso
Thank you again Taylan for a lovely day…you definitely helped to make our trip to Istanbul a memorable one!
We had a lovely tour of Istanbul with our tour guide and the tour is so much better and less expensive than any group tour the cruise ships offer.
Grand bazaar was very beautiful, but inside they ask 3 times the amount of money they ask outside the bazaar. It's pretty to see, but it's all the same.
We booked a private tour when we visited Istanbul in July. They also arranged our airport transfers. I can’t recommend them too highly. Very professional organisation, with luxurious vehicles. Everything right on time and the guide was very knowledgeable and professional.
The hippodrome is now a road at the back of the Blue Mosque. There is nothing left of the stands that would have been here, but using your imagination you can see where the track may have been.
The first element of the area is a 'fountain' built to celebrate the visit of Kaizer Wilhelm II. You should notice that…
We had limited time in Istanbul whilst on a cruise so we decided on a full day Istanbul Highlights tour.. We covered all the major sights in one day and it was a very good introduction to the city. We enjoyed our day in this fascinating city and hope to return someday and spend more time in Istanbul.