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Istanbul private tour with skip line tickets included

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About this activity

Get to the heart of old Constantinople with this private 1-day walking tour of Istanbul's old city, Sultanahmet. Visit the Roman-era Hippodrome, the iconic Blue Mosque, Topkapi Serayi, home of the Ottoman sultans, and the stunning Hagia Sophia cathedral-mosque before haggling for souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar. Most people spend 8 hours or less on this tour.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Skip Line Tickets for Hagia Sophia
    • Private Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel or Cruise Port by Airconditioned vehicles
    • Private Expert Local Guide
    • Private expert tour guiding for the day
    • Unique time to discover Turkish Handcrafts: (Carpet -Leather-Ceramic and Jewelry)
    • Pre-reserved tickets for Topkapi Palace

    Not included

    • Drinks
    • Lunch

    Itinerary

    1. Blue Mosque

      Worldwide famous Blue Mosque, covered with blue tiles and ceramics, Only the mosque with 6 minarets in the city

      45 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. World largest ancient shopping mall. 3700 independent shops, see the main samples of local items

      1 hourAdmission free

    3. Hagia Sophia

      One of the seven wonders of the world.Interior visit to Hagia Sophia Mosque with your guide. We may replace Hagia Sophia with the Underground basilica cistern in case a big renovation starts inside the Temple

      1 hourAdmission includedSee on map

    4. Hippodrome

      Ancient hippodrome of Constantinapole,see the Byzantian and Egyptian Colums over 2500 years old.

      30 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. Topkapi Palace

      a private guided detailed visit of the topkapi palace including the harem section

      palace is closed on Tuesday we do visit underground basilica cistern

      2 hoursAdmission includedSee on map

    6. Learn and try how to make pottery

      30 minutesAdmission free

    7. An optional visit of Turkish handycraft and souvenier center,

      30 minutesAdmission free

    Meeting point

    we do meet the travelers at this point to start the tour in case we do not pick up

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

    Pickup

    • Pickup, or meet at the start point
    • 2208 hotels are served
    • You can request another pickup address
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
    • Pickup begins 10 min before departure

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

    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
    AYHAN AKKILIC
    Product code
    16412P1

    Customer reviews

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