1-Day Private Guided Tour of Istanbul
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.
Options
Itinerary 1
Where to Meet Your Tour Guide?: If centrally located the guide will meet you at your hotel (on foot), otherwise the meeting point is Foodie-ist Cafe
Highlights of Istanbul: In this option you will visit: Hagia Sophia - Basilica Cistern - Blue Mosque - Grand Bazaar - Spice Market
Pickup included
What's included in 1-Day Private Guided Tour of Istanbul
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
TopkapI Palace
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.
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the early 17th century during the rule of the Ottoman Sultan Ahmed I. The mosque is famous for its blue tile work, which gives it its name, and its six minarets, which is a feature that sets it apart from other mosques. The Blue Mosque is considered a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul. The mosque is still an active place of worship and visitors are asked to dress modestly and take off their shoes before entering. The mosque is also famous for its intricate tile work, calligraphy, and decoration, which is a blend of Ottoman and Islamic architectural styles.
Hippodrome
The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a public space in Istanbul, Turkey, that was built during the Roman period. It was used for chariot races and other public events, and it was considered the social and cultural center of the city. The Hippodrome was located in the center of the ancient city of Constantinople, and it was surrounded by important structures such as the Emperor's Box, the Obelisk of Theodosius, and the Serpent Column.
Inclusions
- Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
- Meeting in your accommodation
- Private Guided Tour
- Tipping for Guide and Driver (Suggested)
- Lunch and Drinks
- Entrance Fees: Topkapi Palace: 2000TRY / Basilica Cistern: 1300TRY
- Transportation (Unless the option chosen)
- Gratuities
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting spot is outside Anemon Hotel. Your guide ( will be wearing a tour guide badge so will be easy to spot ) will meet you outside the entrance to ANEMON HOTEL which is located right next to Galata Tower.