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Personalized Istanbul Tour with Private Local Tour Guide

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$157.79
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Sultanahmet Square serves as the vibrant heart of Istanbul, where history and culture intertwine seamlessly. This private walking tour offers a fully customized experience, allowing you to explore the city's rich heritage at your own pace.

  • 🗺️ Customized Private Walking Tour: Tailor your journey based on your interests, ensuring a unique exploration of Istanbul.
  • ⏳ 7-Hour Experience: Choose the number of sites you wish to visit within a generous 7-hour timeframe.
  • 👥 This private tour guarantees a personalized experience, free from the constraints of group tours.
  • 🏛️ Visit the iconic Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece that beautifully blends Eastern and Western architectural styles.
  • 🕌 Marvel at the stunning Blue Mosque, renowned for its breathtaking blue tiles and spacious interior.
  • 👑 Explore Topkapi Palace, the historic seat of the Ottoman Empire, and learn about its fascinating past.
  • 🛍️ Discover the Grand Bazaar, the oldest and largest covered market in the world, filled with unique treasures.
  • 🏟️ Stroll through the Hippodrome, a public park rich in history, once the site of chariot races and ceremonies.
  • 💧 Experience the Basilica Cistern, an underground marvel that served as a water reservoir in the Byzantine era.

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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours

  • Professional licensed Local Tour Guide (Private)
  • Private Walking Tour
  • Museum entrance fees
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Foods and Drinks
  • Subways or Bus card
  • Trasportation fees

Meeting point
Behind Blue Mosque. At the exit of Arasta Bazaar where is next to Blue Mosque. Across from Sultan Corner restaurant.
Return details
Behind Blue Mosque. At the exit of Arasta Bazaar where is next to Blue Mosque. Across from Sultan Corner restaurant.

  • Sultanahmet Square
    Tour of "Sultanahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City in Istanbul" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Our tour guide will meet you at the meeting point and you will start to explore all around in old city.
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Hagia Sophia once described as the greatest church in Christendom, is certainly a masterpiece with a synthesis of the Occident and the Orient. Built by Constantine the Great in 325 on the remains of a pagan temple. Rebuilt by Justinian and Theodora. In 1453, Mehmet the Conqueror added minarets to the huge, soaring dome and turned the former church into a mosque.
  • Blue Mosque
    Blue Mosque, has a special place among the various Ottoman buildings constructed in the Sultanahmet Square. Constructed by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga who took classical Ottoman architecture and the Hagia Sophia into consideration in designing and construction of the Blue Mosque and created an interior space which is more spacious, well lighted and airy than the others. It is known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.
  • TopkapI Palace
    Topkapi Palace(closed on Tuesday), which had been the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire that ruled three continents for centuries, was constructed between the years of 1460 and 1478 during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II(The Conqueror).
  • Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar(closed on Sunday), is the oldest and biggest closed bazaar of the world. It was founded in 1461. Like an enormous labyrinth, it is a spectacular and unique part of Istanbul with 60 streets and over 3600 stores. The Grand Bazaar offers a wide range of products from copper to glazed tiles, from marriage articles to ready wear, and from various handicrafts to all types of spice. Western writers often mention the Grand Bazaar in their memories and travel journals.
  • Hippodrome
    Hippodrome, a public park used in the days of the Byzantine Empire for ceremonies and sporting events(chariot races, athletics).
  • Basilica Cistern
    Built in the 6th century by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, it served as a water reservoir for the Great Palace. Located southwest of Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern is one of Istanbul’s most spectacular museums.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
  • Annual Closing Dates of all museums and bazaars in Istanbul in 2023 as follows; January 1-New Year. April 21-Ramadan Celebrations. June 28-Eid Celebrations. October 29-Republic Day
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Personalized Istanbul Tour with Private Local Tour Guide

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $157.79
    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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