1-Day Private Guided Tour of Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
6 hours
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City Highlights
What You Will Do
An Istanbul tour covering highlights like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus cruise, Galata Tower, Fener-Balat district & Spice Bazaar. Tour offers a chance to see important landmarks, historical sites, rich cultural heritage, a range of periods & architectural styles, daily life in Istanbul through visits to bazaars and panoramic view of the city.
This tour offers the opportunity to see the most important landmarks and historical sites in Istanbul, and to experience the city's rich cultural heritage, it covers a wide range of historical periods and architectural styles, from the ancient Byzantine to the Ottoman Empire, and gives a glimpse of the daily life in Istanbul with the visits to the bazaars, and the opportunity to take a Bosphorus cruise and enjoy the panoramic view of the city.
What's Included?
- Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
- Meeting in your accommodation
- Private Guided Tour
What's Not Included?
- Tipping for Guide and Driver (Suggested)
- Lunch and Drinks
- Entrance Fees: Topkapi Palace: 2000TRY / Basilica Cistern: 1300TRY
- Transportation (Unless the option chosen)
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Topkapi Palace
2 hours
Topkapi Palace is a historic palace in Istanbul, Turkey that was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years. It is located on the Seraglio Point, a promontory overlooking the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara. The palace is a complex of buildings, courtyards, and gardens, and includes several important structures such as the Harem, the Imperial Council Hall, and the Treasury. The palace also houses an extensive collection of Ottoman art and artifacts, including manuscripts, weapons, and jewelry. Today, it is a popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Tematique Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you're booking at the last minute or departing later in the day, keep in mind that some museums and sites close at 5:30 PM. Your guide will suggest alternative options. Meet-up will be at central Istanbul hotels or Galata Port. If your hotel is not centrally located, the meeting point will be Vogue Hotel Supreme Istanbul. If you don't choose van service, the guide will come by foot to the centrally located hotels. Please note that surcharge may apply for hotels located on the Asian side or outside the city center if private van service is booked.
Guide Options
- Guide - English