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ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites 20% OFF
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Istanbul Full-Day Private Tour offers a seamless way to visit the city’s most iconic landmarks without the hassle of waiting in ticket lines. This guided experience covers major attractions including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar.
- 🏛️ Visit the Blue Mosque, a 400-year-old masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, famous for its stunning 20,000 blue ceramic tiles and intricate stained glass windows.
- 🏰 Explore Hagia Sophia, a monumental structure dating back to the 6th century, which has served as both a cathedral and a mosque, showcasing a blend of Roman and Ottoman elements.
- 👑 Tour the Topkapi Palace, the opulent residence of Ottoman sultans for over 400 years, featuring impressive artifacts from the empire’s rich history (Note: Closed on Tuesdays).
- 💧 Discover the Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground reservoir built by the Romans, where you can admire its atmospheric lighting and majestic pillars.
- 🚩 Stroll through the Hippodrome, once the site of thrilling chariot races, and see historic monuments like the Egyptian obelisk and the German fountain.
- 🛍️ Wander around the Grand Bazaar, a bustling market with over 3,500 shops selling everything from spices to handmade rugs (Note: Closed on Sundays).
- 👨🏫 Benefit from a personal licensed guide who will provide insights into the rich history and culture of Istanbul’s major attractions.
- 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour, featuring local flavors and culinary traditions.
- 🚍 Transportation is provided throughout the tour for your convenience, ensuring a comfortable experience.
- 👶 The tour is pram/stroller friendly, making it accessible for families with young children.
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İSTANBUL Full-Day Private Tour
ISTANBUL Full-Day Private Tour
ISTANBUL Full-Day Private Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Roman and Ottoman Historical Major Attractions
- Personal Licensed Private Guide
- Cultural Heritage;Traditional Handicrafts & Art presentations
- Transportation
- Museum entrance fees/ you can use credit card while on tour
- Lunch
Meeting point
Two days before the tour we will text you for your hotel information ( can be cruise port) .If your hotel is located on the historic area ,your guide can meet you in the lobby of your hotel as a gesture from us to make it easy ,if the hotel is not so far away .
For any help ;
+90 546 872 53 43
Return details
Two days before the tour we will text you for your hotel information ( can be cruise port) .If your hotel is located on the historic area ,your guide can meet you in the lobby of your hotel as a gesture from us to make it easy ,if the hotel is not so far away .
For any help ;
+90 546 872 53 43
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Blue Mosque1- BLUE MOSQUE : Blue mosque is a 400 hundred year old imperial mosque and it was built by the Ottoman Empire in the 17.th century AD. • It is famous for its twenty thousands blue ceramic tiles. Inside, you are going to see the beautiful blue tiles of the mosque together stained glass windows .. • There is a dress code for visiting the mosque; Women need headscarf and long dresses/ pants to cover the knee and men also need long pants to cover their knees It is free to get in
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque2- HAGIA SOPHIA : today it is partly under restoration Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest cathedrals of Constantinople/ Istanbul and it was built by the Eastern Roman Empire in the 6th century AD. And still standing for 1500 years with its huge dome. • It was used as a cathedral for about a thousand years during the Roman period and then it was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman Empire took over the city in 1453 • Today it is partly used as a mosque and museum together. Inside, you will see icons and motifs from the Roman period and additions from the Ottoman period •There is a dress code to enter. Women need headscarf and long dresses that cover the knee and men also need pants to cover their knees
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Topkapi Palace Museum3- TOPKAPI PALACE : Topkapi palace is an imperial palace with a large complex that hosted the 600-year-old Ottoman empire for about 400 years. It is was built by the ottoman sultan Mehmet the II. In the 15th century AD. after capturing Constantinople. •It was used as the residence of ottoman sultans and the imperial palace of the empire . •in many rooms you will see objects from the Ottoman period Attention; • (TOPKAPI PALACE IS CLOSED on Tuesdays ) •(Tour guides are not allowed to accompany you in “some “private large exhibition rooms of the palace because of the large group of guided tours )
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Basilica Cistern4- BASILICA CISTERN It was built as underground water tank / reservoir in the 6th century AD by the Roman Empire to provide the water to the city . Today it is used as a museum since it is not an active tank anymore. When you go down approximately 10 meters underground, you will feel in a mysterious underground city together with so many pillars and colorful lights . It has served as a filming location for some movies such as From Russia with Love (1963) – James Bond and Inferno (2016) – Tom Hanks, based on Dan Brown’s novel.
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Hippodrome6- HIPPODROME •The square we call the hippodrome today was built by Emperor Constantine the Great in the 4th century AD after he chose the city as the new capital of the Roman Empire •The hippodrome was basically used for chariot races and it was the most popular activity in the city . •Today in the hippodrome you will see the Egyptian obelisk from Egypt, the serpent column from Greece, the German fountain from Germany and the walled obelisk from the city.
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Grand Bazaar5- GRAND BAZAAR Grand bazaar is a 500 year old historical market&bazaar from the ottoman time and it was built in 1461 . Inside there are 3.500. Shops for , ceramic , spice , sweets , delight , jewelry and hand made rugs . As part of the market you will witness the demonstration of cultural heritage embroidery handicraft and clay pot demonstrations Grand bazaar is CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites 20% OFF
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!