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Private Istanbul Tour with Local Expert Guide & Hidden Gems

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$89
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Private Guided Tour of Istanbul showcases the city's magnificent architecture, rich history, and vibrant bazaars. With a flexible itinerary tailored to your schedule, this tour ensures you see the unmissable highlights of the Old City without the hassle of ticket lines.

  • 🏛️ Visit the Hippodrome, the ancient arena for chariot races, featuring the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column.
  • 🕌 Marvel at the Blue Mosque, known for its stunning interior adorned with nearly 20,000 blue tiles.
  • 🏰 Explore the Hagia Sophia, a remarkable structure where Islamic and Christian icons coexist; entrance fee is 25 Euros.
  • 👑 Discover the Topkapi Palace Museum, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans, showcasing treasures like the Spoonmaker's Diamond; entrance fee is about 50 USD.
  • 💧 Visit the Basilica Cistern, an underground water reservoir from the 6th century featuring the iconic head of Medusa; entrance fee is about 30 USD per person.
  • 🛍️ Stroll through the Grand Bazaar, the world's largest and oldest shopping mall with over 4,000 shops; closed on Sundays.
  • 🚗 Enjoy included transportation from your hotel to various sites, ensuring a comfortable journey.
  • 👨‍🏫 Benefit from a professional licensed tour guide who provides insights and knowledge about each landmark.
  • 🍽️ Savor delicious Turkish cuisine as part of your tour experience.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible, making it easy for everyone to enjoy this incredible tour.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

1 Day - Private Guided Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Professional Licenced Tour Guide
  • Avoid Ticket Lines at Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace
  • Private Tour - Only for your Group Members
  • Guides meet you at the central hotels
  • Museum/Ferry/Cable Car Tickets
  • Meals during the tour
  • Transportation (from/back to hotel, between sites (unless option selected)
  • Gratuties (Recommended)

Meeting point
It is in the hearth of the old city, just by the Blue Mosque
Return details
It is in the hearth of the old city, just by the Blue Mosque

  • Hippodrome
    Hippodrome was the arena for chariot races back in the Roman time. Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Coloum, Obelisk of Constantinople will be seen.
  • Blue Mosque
    Blue Mosque is the most decorative mosque built by Ottomans in 1616AD. Its name was derived from almost 20k blue colored, imperial tiles that decorates the interior.
  • Ayasofya Camii
    Hagia Sophia was the greatest catedrel of medival age and it is such a structure where you can see the islamic and christian icons side by side. Upper Galleries are open to the visitors as museum and main ground is being used as mosque. Entrance fee is 25 Euros. *Please note that as it's not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
  • Topkapi Palace Museum
    Topkapi Palace was the main palace of Ottoman Empire for almost 400 years. You will see one of the best treaury collection in the world including 86 carats spoonmakers" diamond. Holly Relics, Kitchen, Clock and some other sections will be visited too. Closed on Tuesdays - Entrance fee is about 50usd
  • Basilica Cistern
    Basilica cistern was built in 6th century as an underground water reservuar for the city. As the pagan temples were recyled for the cunstraction, it houses the head of medusa from 3rd century AD. Entrance fee is about 30usd pp
  • Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar is the biggest and oldest shopping mall in the world. It was built in 1461 and has more than 4000 shops in there. You can shop for good quality carpets, leather products, souveniours and more. Closed on Sundays

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a line for the entrance.
  • Ladies needs to cover their head with a scarf during mosque visits
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
  • Our Tour guides can provide Hagia Sophia QR tickets to skip the ticket line in Hagia Sophia. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
  • For the tours that start after 10:30 am, kindly note that you may have to skip one/ couple of sites as the sites are closed by 5 pm in winters and 7pm in Summers. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
  • Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays till 2:30pm
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private Istanbul Tour with Local Expert Guide & Hidden Gems

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $89
    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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