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Daily Istanbul Highlights - Private Guided Tour with Nuri Erbay

5.0(9)IstanbulFree cancellation

About this activity

❌ Museum entrance fees are not included. ✅ This is a Private Guided & Shopping Tour ✅ No waiting in the line except Mosque ✅ Travellers may purchase the tickets directly at the museum ticket office without waiting in line when accompanied by your licensed tour guide. The old city tour which includes iconic landmarks like Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia (from outside) offers an immersive experience of Istanbul’s rich history, Romen, Ottoman, and early Christian cultures it's a worth seeing for families with children and adventure seekers Sultanahmet district is a living museum for any travelers Each of these landmarks offers a unique architectural experience: Blue Mosque: The symmetrical beauty of this mosque, adorned with blue Iznik tiles Basilica Cistern which was used as a water architecture during the Romen Empire period. Grand Bazaar ; Oldest bazaar. Shopping ; We'll visit local shops and get some infomation about Turkish Rugs, Tiles and Leather.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Private Tour Guide with Nuri Erbay
    • Tea and coffee

    Not included

    • Lunch
    • Museum Tickets

    Itinerary

    1. Blue Mosque

      Sultanahmet Camii as known as Blue Mosque

      Sultanahmet Camii as known as Blue Mosque is one of the most magnificent buildings in Turkey. The building is not just a mosque, it is also a social life complex. Its name comes from blue Iznik tiles covered interior of the mosque.

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Hippodrome

      We’ll see amazing monuments in the ancient Hippodrome, including the Egyptian Obelisk, the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.

      20 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    3. Hagia Sophia

      Hagia Sophia is the oldest and fastest completed church of the Eastern Romen Empire which is converted as a mosque. it's really very famous with it's beautiful mosaics. The entrance fee is not icluded.

      30 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    4. Grand Bazaar

      Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.

      it's the one of the biggest and oldest bazaar of the city with over 2000 shops.

      45 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. Basilica Cistern

      The Basilica Cistern, an ancient underground water reservoir in Istanbul, features stunning columns and a mysterious ambiance, reflecting the city's rich history and architectural brilliance

      Note : ''Admission is not included''

      45 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    Meeting point

    Your Guide will hold a yellow umbrella and will be waiting for you with the travellers name on his/her flag at the meeting point. (Our guide and travellers will meet just in front of the German fountain)

    The map shows Istanbul. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • 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
    • Kids ages 6 and under free of charge for museum entry and for guided tour
    • 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%
    Supplied by
    Tour Guide Nuri Erbay
    Product code
    5489708P3

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