Istanbul Old City Private Tour With Professional Guide & Transfer

Overview

On this private full-day tour, you can discover the enchanting atmosphere of Istanbul's Old City without waiting in long lines at museums with our certified professional guides. Meet at your hotel and set off to visit Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Obelisk, German Fountain and Sultanahmet Blue Mosque. Learn the history of Sultanahmet from your guide and wander around the Grand Bazaar. • Private Istanbul Old City tour with a private certified guide • Explore local streets and museums on a walking tour of the Old City • Customize your itinerary to fit your schedule • Learn about local history from your guide • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

1. Musée et basilique Sainte-Sophie

   The Hagia Sophia Museum (Hagia Sophia, Santa Sofia) was built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian and plays a significant role in both the Christian and Islamic worlds. After the Ottoman conquest, the bells, altar, iconoclastic vessels, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and most of the mosaics were plastered over. The church was converted first into a mosque, then into a museum, and now back into a mosque. Constantinople, the Old City, is the most important and impressive stop on any Istanbul tour.

   · 2 h· Admission not included

2. Topkapı Palace

   Topkapı Palace Museum / Topkapı Palace was not only the imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans but also the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judicial Council for nearly 400 years. Topkapı Palace is a magnificent monument of Eastern architecture that reflects the might of the Ottoman Empire.

   · 2 h· Admission not included

3. Sultanahmet Square

   Sultanahmet Square Area covering Constantinople and Ottoman architecture and history.

   · 30 min

4. Hippodrome

   Hippodrome Square / Atmeydanı Hippodrome ı & Obelisks; where the chariot races were held in the Roman Empire times, Egyptian Column from Byzantine Empire time and today German Fountain is the main cornerstone of the square of Ottoman Empire.

   · 30 min

5. Mosquée Bleue

   Blue Mosque / Sultanahmet Camii Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of the Ottoman Empire, the Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.

   · 45 min

6. Grand Bazaar

   Grand Bazaar / Kapalı Çarşı One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops with colorful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.

   · 2 h

Pickup

Pickup included.

We pick you up from your hotel or cruise port whenever you wish, and you explore the captivating atmosphere of Istanbul with our professional private tour guide. Main attractions: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque, Hippodrome and Obelisks, Grand Bazaar.

How to use your ticket

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What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This is a private tour/activity. Only you, your family and friends will be attending

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 6 people).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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