Highlights of Istanbul with Private Tour Guide Zerrin

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Hagia Sophia

   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.

   1 hour•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   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.

   2 hours•Admission not included•See on map

3. 3

   Blue Mosque

   Blue Mosque or Sultanahmet 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.

   45 minutes•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   Basilica Cistern

   It is an underground cistern. There

   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.

   1 hour•Admission not included•See on map

5. 5

   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.

   45 minutes•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   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.

   1 hour•Admission free

Meeting point

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

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Pickup

• Pickup, or meet at the start point
• 1 hotels are served
• You can request another pickup address
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
• Pickup begins 15 min before departure

Know before you go

• 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
• 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.

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe