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Highlights of Istanbul with Private Tour Guide Zerrin

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$400
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Istanbul, a vibrant tapestry of cultures, invites you to uncover its historical treasures, including the majestic Basilica Cistern and the opulent Topkapı Palace. With over 30 years of guiding experience, I will share the captivating stories and highlights of this magnificent city.

  • 🏰 Priority Access Package: Enjoy the luxury of skipping ticket lines at the Basilica Cistern and Topkapı Palace for a seamless experience.
  • 🕌 Private Guided Tour: Benefit from personalized insights as you explore stunning palaces, royal churches, and mosques that exemplify Istanbul's architectural beauty.
  • 🎨 Witness exquisite arts crafted throughout Istanbul's storied past, each telling a unique tale of the city's rich heritage.
  • 🛍️ Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the old city with opportunities for shopping amidst historic sites.
  • 🏛️ Visit the iconic Hagia Sophia, a former church and mosque, now a museum, showcasing stunning architecture from the 6th century.
  • 👑 Discover the grandeur of Topkapı Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans, adorned with the finest quartz İznik tiles.
  • 🌊 Explore the enchanting Basilica Cistern, famous for its impressive Byzantine architecture and Medusa head figures.
  • 🏟️ Stroll through the ancient Hippodrome, where you can admire historical monuments like the Egyptian obelisk and the German Fountain.
  • 🛒 Experience the bustling Grand Bazaar, home to 4,500 stores and 67 streets, perfect for an exciting shopping adventure.

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Highlights of Istanbul with Private Tour Guide Zerrin
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Proffessional Guidance
  • Hagia Sophia upper gallery 25EURO (28USD) per person
  • Admission fee of Basilica Cistern is 1700TL (37USD) per person
  • Admission fee of Topkapı Palace with 2400TL(53USD) per person
  • All drinks and meals are excluded
  • Private transportation

Meeting point
If we couldn't be sure where to meet, we can meet at the lobby of Four SeasonsSultanahmet hotel in old city.
Return details
If we couldn't be sure where to meet, we can meet at the lobby of Four SeasonsSultanahmet hotel in old city.

  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Hagia Sophia was built as most impressive royal curch of 6th century. It had been used as a church nearly a thousand years and converted to a mosque during Ottoman period. After foundation of Modern Turkey, It was converted to a museum. But nowadays, It has been used as a mosque again.
  • TopkapI Palace
    Topkapı Palace was built just behind of Hagia Sophia after conquest of Istanbul in 1460s. Ottoman Empire had been ruled from Topkapı Palace for 450 years until building Dolmabahce Palace in 19th century. It is best place to see finest quartz İznik tiles especially in Harem section. I have a priority to skip ticket line as a licensed tour guide.
  • Blue Mosque
    Blue Mosque or Sultanahmet Mosque is another impressive building had been built in 1615. Because of blue quartz iznik tiles decorated in interior of Mosque, Visitors have called it as Blue Mosque.
  • Basilica Cistern
    It is an underground cistern. There is an impressive Byzantine Architectural building under the ground. It is very famous with Medusa head figures. I have a priority to skip the ticket line as a licensed tour guide.
  • Hippodrome
    Ancient hippodrome where Byzantines had Horse chariot racings and meetings had witnessed many meetings, weddings, coronations, violances. We can see Egyptian obelisk, Constantine column, Serpentine column and German Fountain in Ancient Hippodrome area in old city.
  • Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar is the main attraction side with 4500 stores, 67 streets inside. It is good idea to visit Grand Bazaar with a tour guide first. Otherwise it can become an overwhelming place for guests.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Highlights of Istanbul with Private Tour Guide Zerrin

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $400
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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