Private Istanbul Full Day 7 to 8 hours Guided Tours / Group option - Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 2 days before
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English
About this experience
PRIVATE / Small Group Full Day tour includes 5 highlights (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square, Grand Bazaar) in Istanbul.
Private Tour for your family and friends with small grp option
You will decide on departure time on private opt
Our tour guide will meet you at the Port/Hotel with your name sign,
Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure,
You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary, on private opt
You may stop for lunch in a local restaurant to taste famous Turkish Kebaps
Next available dates
What’s included
- Private tour for your family and Friends only with small group opt
- Professional Licenced English speaking tour guide
- Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
- Local taxes
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entry / admission fee
- Lunch and Drinks
- Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets )
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Our Professional Tour guide will meet you at your hotel or cruise port. Meeting time will be given during your confirmation. Then our tour will start with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period
- 2
Blue Mosque which is the one of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
- 3
After Blue Mosque, we are going to visit Hagia Sophia which is The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
- 4
Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section.
- 5
We will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Take a local transport back to your hotel or port . The end of our services
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 2 days before
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00 · 09:30 · 10:00 · 10:30 · 11:00 · 11:30
Know before you go
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Not wheelchair accessible
- At time of booking, Hotels guests must provide hotel name
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays : Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar will be closed on Public holidays, it will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. Because, Spice Market will also be closed.
- Blue Mosque is open from 15.30 to 17.30 on Fridays
- Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
- Dress code is smart - no casual clothes (i.e. jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers) • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Pick up from Istanbul European Side hotels and Istanbul cruise port. Suggested pick up time will be given during confirmation
- a) This tour involves some walking, we highly recommend that you wear comfortable low-heeled shoes and casual clothes.
- b) sun glasses and hats are recommended,
- c) Cameras are recommended,
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts.
- 2 days or more before: full refund
- Less than 2 days before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 8 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts. 2 days or more before: full refund · Less than 2 days before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
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From AED 400 per personFree cancellation
