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Istanbul: Private Guided Tour

4.7  / 551 reviews
Activity provider:Ephesus Tour Company
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Private tour
Istanbul: Private Guided Tour
Activity provider:Ephesus Tour Company
4.7  / 551 reviews

Go to all of the major sites in Istanbul on a private tour. Admire Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, see Topkapi Palace and learn about Ottoman Empire, spend time exploring Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar.

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Duration 6.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, Spanish, French, German
Pickup included
Pickup and drop-off services are provided from the European side of Istanbul.
Private group

Experience

Itinerary

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    Pickup location:

    European Side

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    Hagia Sophia

    Visit, Guided tour (45 minutes)

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    Topkapi Palace

    Visit, Guided tour (2 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Sultanahmet Square

    Visit, Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    Grand Bazaar

    Visit (1.5 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    European Side

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • See the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia
  • Learn about Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace
  • Go shopping and try out your bartering skills at the Grand Bazaar
  • Explore the Hippodrome and see the original structures that are still standing

Full description

Discover the highlights of Istanbul on a private full-day tour that takes in the major attractions. Begin with a walk through the lively streets of Turkey's largest city to visit the dramatic former basilica of the Hagia Sophia; a great architectural beauty and an important monument during the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Move on to the Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. It is the mosque's striking blue tiles that give it its more common name and make it one of Istanbul's most iconic attractions. Continue to Topkapi Palace, a relic of the glory days of the great Ottoman Empire. You will also visit the Hippodrome, the former circus built in 203 A.D. by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus. See the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the Constantine Column. You'll also get to check out the gazebo-like German Fountain of Wilhelm II, made from 8 marble columns. Finally, stop at the Grand Bazaar; one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with hundreds of small handcraft shops selling everything from handmade carpets to Turkish coffee.

Includes

  • Fully-guided day tour
  • Professional guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
  • Transport by taxi (transportation provided only when necessary)
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Drinks

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

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Participants

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Please note, Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday and Topkapi palace is closed on Tuesday. When closed, these places will be replaced with Yerebatan underground basilica cistern
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with spice bazaar
  • Keep in mind there might be a line to access Hagia Sophia. There is no possible way to skip this line

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 51 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – NetherlandsJanuary 16, 2023  – Verified booking
Prima rondleiding. Alle highlights van Istanbul in 1 dag. De gids was zeer deskundig en enthousiast. Er was ook ruimte voor persoonlijke voorkeuren tijdens het programma. We mochten de gids ook benaderen in de dagen na de rondleiding in geval van problemen of vragen. Dit vonden wij zeer attent.
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Marion – FranceApril 8, 2024  – Verified booking
Nous avons adorés notre visite. Cengiz était ponctuel, un excellent guide et il savait très bien parlé le français. La visite était privée et Cengiz était au petit soin avec nous. Nous avons appris beaucoup de chose sur la ville et la culture de la Turquie. Nous recommandons vivement cette activité. Nous avons cependant trouvé que c’était un peu élevé en terme de tarif car le repas n’est pas compris ni les visites mais c’était bien spécifié dans l’annonce donc nous n’étions pas étonné.
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Nicolas – FranceJuly 16, 2023  – Verified booking
Une agréable visite, très complète avec notre guide Hikmet. Les principaux sites de la ville sont visitées et les commentaires permettent d'apprécier l'histoire des monuments. La journée a été bien occupé et nous avons été très satisfait de notre guide et de sa jovialité.
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