Get a personal introduction to the old city of Istanbul with a 6-hour, private tour led by a local guide. Learn about Turkey's history, cuisine and culture as you explore the city’s most iconic sites.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Small group
- Limited to 6 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Starting time 9:30 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Combines history, culture, and good food on a comprehensive 6-hour tour
- See most of the famous sites in the Sultanahmet area
- Visit the historic Grand Bazaar and shop for carpets, leather, tiles, and handbags
- Enjoy a typical Turkish lunch in a small restaurant
Full description
Meet your local, expert tour guide in front of St Sophia Museum in Sultanahmet. Start your 6-hour long, private tour to learn about Turkey's history, culture, and cuisine and as you explore the city’s most iconic sites. See the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Roman Cistern, and step back in time at Hippodrome Square.
Try an authentic Turkish lunch and finally enjoy an insider’s take on the vibrant Grand Bazaar, with tips on selecting and bargaining for carpets, handicrafts, and souvenirs.
Your guide will buy your express tickets in advance to skip all the lines at the entrances except for security line. All the sites are in close proximity, so you can explore at a relaxed pace.
Includes
- Expert tour guide
- 6-hour long private tour
- Museum tickets
- Lunch
- Hotel pick up and drop off with transportation
- Gratuities
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet in front of the St Sophia Museum. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.
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Know before you go
- Topkapı Palace Museum is closed on Tuesdays
- The Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque is under restoration nowadays so it is not possible to enter inside.
- It is best not to book this tour on Sundays if you have other day options because the Sultanahmet area is usually very crowded on Sundays
- You may easily walk to the meeting point at Sultanahmet, however, if your hotel is far away then hotel pick up and drop off is possible for an extra charge
