Colors of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Guided Private Istanbul Tours
1-day tour, begins with a visit to the Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century Byzantine cathedral adorned in spectacular gold mosaics. Then, cover attractions like the ancient Basilica Cistern in the heritage district of Sultanahmet, and learn how the Blue Mosque got its nickname. You also have time to explore Topkapi Palace, once home to the Ottoman sultans and their famous harems.
2-day tour, begin with Dolmabahce Palace, which was built in the 19th century is one of the glamorous palaces in the world. Then, visit Spicy Bazaar that you can buy delightful and lovely presents.
You have Bosphorus cruise by boat and you see Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque and Rumeli Fortress.
Suleymaniye Mosque, was built in the 16th century by the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. The mosque is the largest mosque of Istanbul.
3-day tour, covers the vibrant pedestrian street of Istiklal, and make a stop at Galata Tower, a medieval stone monument with incredible panoramas over the city. Fener & Balat District.
Options
1-Day Private Guided Tour
1-Day Program: Day 1: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome
Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included
What's included in Colors of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Guided Private Istanbul Tours
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sultanahmet District
Sultanahmet District
Hippodrome
It was the center of sports activities in Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and Column of Constantine.
Ayasofya
Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Hagia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcomed both local and foreign visitors.
Inclusions
- Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
- Private Tour
- Guide Will Meet You at Your Hotel in the Sultanahmet
- Personal Expenses
- Guide Gratitude (Suggested)
- Admission Fees to Attractions
- Pick Up & Drop Off (from/to hotel, between sites)
- Meal & Beverages
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Grand Bazaar is closed on every Sunday can be replaced with Spice Market, Topkapi Palace is closed on every Tuesday can be replaced with alternatives, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia closed until 2 pm on Fridays, will be visited in the afternoon.
- Galata Tower will be visited from outside unless you would like to pay entrance fee there.
- At the time of booking the tour with vehicle, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet area you will be steps away from the museums, so the vehicle will not be used as much.
- Yearly Closing Dates of museums and bazaars in Istanbul are; January 1 – New Year April 21, 22, 23 – Ramadan Celebrations June 28, 29, 30, July 1 – Eid al-Fitr Celebrations October 29 – Republic Day
- As Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
- Admission fee to Hagia Sophia is 25 € per person.
- Admission fee to Topkapi Palace is 2000 TRY per person. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
*Tour guide will meet you at Sultanahmet hotels or Galata Port. If the hotel is not centrally located, the meeting point will be in front of the Hagia Sophia Entrance gate. If vehicle service is not selected your guide will pick you up at located in Sultanahmet hotels by foot. Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.