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 !
Hay que ir a turquia u no olviden visitar istanbul junto con sus museos y mezquitas
Hagia Sophina is very beautiful. I highly reccomend. It was crowded even in October but totally worth seeing.
We were able to fit in a short layover to get a taste of Istanbul with our family. Yesim was able to give us great insight into the history and archetecture of Istanbul and show us sights that we would not ever have found on our own. Great driver and great guide made our short visit a worthwhile one.
OMG!! A must to see is the Basilica Cistern. Absolutely fascinating and ingenious. Lots of tales to be told about this special place. Put this on your must see list when visiting Istanbul!
Basilica Cistern is hundreds of years old!! The medusa heads are fantastic as I am a mythology nut and I always liked the story of the Medusa. Very damp and musty and makes for amazing "night" photography due to very limited lighting!
Hagia Sophia is absolutely breathtaking mosque! Loved seeing the spots were the plaster has come off to reveal beautiful mosaics showing the building's original purpose, as a Christian church.
Can't wait to go back once the views are no longer obstructed by scaffolding and the restoration has ceased.
Es una locura todo lo que se puede hacer en istanbul creo que tendre que volver pero lo hare con este tour privado sin duda alguna
Istanbul es una de las ciudades que hay que ver antes de morir por eao no se pierdan eata oportunidad con el tour privado
Basilica Cistern is the magical place that indeed all of the other reviewers have described. It's a must-see and is a good alternative when the nearby Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are too crowded. But I bet most visitors are disappointed in their pictures of it when they get home. Reason? They took flash pictures.
Taylan is an excellent guide. He is so knowledgeable and really is able to bring all the history of Istanbul to life. He keeps his groups very small. There were just 6 of us. It made for a much mor enjoyable experience having such a small group. Highly, highly recommended.