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1-Day Best of Istanbul Private Tour with the Best Local Guides

5.0(25)IstanbulFree cancellation

About this activity

Tick through Istanbul’s highlights without transport hassles or getting lost, and with a local expert guide to reveal their history on this private full-day tour. Admire and hear tales of the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome that you’d probably miss alone, and clearly hear the guide’s commentary.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Local Taxes
    • Local Expert Tripadvisor Award Winner Guides
    • HOTEL PICK UP
    • Guide will meet you at the hotel lobby

    Not included

    • Lunch
    • Hotel Drop-off
    • Entrance fees
    • Entrance fees

    Itinerary

    1. Hippodrome

      The center for entertainment, amusement and sports in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. The Egyptian Obelisk, the serpentine column and the German fountain of Willhelm II are sites to be visited.

      30 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Hagia Sophia

      The Church of Holy Wisdom, undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the world, was used as a mosque during Ottomans and now serves as a museum. Please note it is closed on Monday and it is replaced with the Cistern.

      1 hourAdmission not includedSee on map

    3. Blue Mosque

      The Sultan Ahmed Mosque also known as Blue Mosque, one of the most revered masterpieces of the Islamic world, is famous with its blue ceramic tiles and six minarets.

      40 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    4. Basilica Cistern

      Known locally as Yerebatan Sarayi (meaning Sunken Palace) or Yerebatan Sarnici (Sunken Cistern), this underground water cistern was the major water reservoir of Constantinople. The water was transported from the Belgrade Forest by the immense Byzantine aqueducts (Valens Aqueducts).

      1 hourAdmission not includedSee on map

    5. Viaport Marina

      The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world with more almost 4000 shops owing rich collection of handmade carpets, jewelery, leather and souvenirs. Heres the last stop of the tour, the tour ends here and tour participants have free time.

      1 hourAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone is picked up
    • 2397 hotels are served
    • You can request another pickup address
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup

    Know before you go

    • 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
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
    Supplied by
    Daily Istanbul Tours
    Product code
    45366P10

    Customer reviews

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