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Istanbul Highlights: Guided City Tour
5.0
7 Ratings
Fatih
Explore Istanbul’s Old City with a private guide. Discover hidden gems, rich history, and perfect photo spots. Experience the city like never before.
Explore Istanbul’s Old City with a private guide. Discover hidden gems, rich history, and perfect photo spots. Experience the city like never before.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hippodrome - The Hippodrome was the site of chariot races during Roman times. The operator will provide information about the city’s history. Visitors will see some obelisks and can take photos of the city’s oldest monument, the Egyptian Obelisk.
- Blue Mosque - The tour includes a visit to one of the most significant Ottoman mosques. The…
- Hippodrome - The Hippodrome was the site of chariot races during Roman times. The operator will provide information about the city’s history. Visitors will see some obelisks and can take photos of the city’s oldest monument, the Egyptian Obelisk.
- Blue Mosque - The tour includes a visit to one of the most significant Ottoman mosques. The operator will share insights about Islam and the mosque’s architecture, explaining why it is called the Blue Mosque. A dress code is required: ladies must cover their heads with headscarves and wear longer dresses, while men can wear shorts that are knee-length or longer.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - This visit includes one of the world’s most important places of worship. Hagia Sophia, a 1500-year-old structure, represents a blend of religions and cultures. A dress code is required: ladies must cover their heads with headscarves and wear longer dresses, while men can wear shorts that are knee-length or longer.
- Topkapi Palace - The tour will explore an Ottoman palace, which served as the royal family’s private residence and the administrative and educational center of the Ottoman state. The palace is like an open-air museum, and visitors will tour the rooms and enjoy one of the best views of Istanbul from the last courtyard. Note that Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- Basilica Cistern - The tour includes a visit to a Roman-era cistern, the largest water storage area from that time. The cistern is also famous for its two Medusa Head sculptures.
- Grand Bazaar - The tour will visit the world’s first shopping mall, which also serves as a cultural center. Visitors can experience Turkish culture and purchase souvenirs as memorable keepsakes from Istanbul.
What's Included
- Guidance Fee
- Guidance Fee
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance Fee for Basilica Cistern - 1300₺/per person
- Lunch
- All expenses
- Entrance fee for Topkapi Palace - 2000₺/per person
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee for Hagia Sophia - 25€/per person
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance Fee for Basilica Cistern - 1300₺/per person
- Lunch
- All expenses
- Entrance fee for Topkapi Palace - 2000₺/per person
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee for Hagia Sophia - 25€/per person
Additional Information
Discover the enchanting beauty of Istanbul with a knowledgeable guide. Visit the city’s most significant landmarks as your guide shares fascinating histories, stories, and insights into Turkish culture, religion, and architecture. Gain exclusive information not found in books, and have all your requests attended to. Your guide will also point out the…
Discover the enchanting beauty of Istanbul with a knowledgeable guide. Visit the city’s most significant landmarks as your guide shares fascinating histories, stories, and insights into Turkish culture, religion, and architecture. Gain exclusive information not found in books, and have all your requests attended to. Your guide will also point out the best spots for photography, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable tour. Experience the city’s charm through the expertise of your guide.
- Walking distances, taking pictures and waitings on the queues takes approximately 1 hour during the tour.
- You will have 1 hour free time for your lunch.
- If you would like me to arrange the TICKETS in advance, please contact me.
- If you would like me to arrange a transfer or a vehicle for you, please contact me.
- If you would like me to organise anything else for you, please don’t hesitate to contact me
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- Blue Mosque is closed till 2:30pm on Fridays.
- Hagia Sophia is closed between 12:00 - 2:30pm on Fridays.
Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(7 Ratings)
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T2227dgadams
Jan 2, 2025
Omer is the best! - Omer is an amazing guide with over a decade of experience in guiding in Istanbul. He knows the spots to discover and has lot of info on the main sites. I was there with my mom. We visited the haugia Sophia, Topkapi palace, the cistern and grand Bazaar. He helped us with crowds and personal safety. And he helped us find very specific souvenirs like antique items in the bazaar.
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Aprill796
Jan 1, 2025
Omer is worth every penny! - Omer made us feel safe and comfortable in a busy and exotic city. As two women traveling, Omer made our 6 hour tour to: Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern seamless and easy. He is a native Turk, professional and a comfortable person to be around. He gave us practical and historical information that enhanced our entire experience. He is not pushy and for example we stopped and had coffee when we needed to rest. He also guided us to, and came along with us onto the tram to make it on time to our Bosphorus sunset cruise, which would have been very complicated to maneuver without him. I had been told by others that hiring a private and professional guide was “worth it” and now I understand why.
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Helene
Oct 16, 2024
A memorable day in Istanbul with Omer. - With Omer you will make the most of your day visiting Istanbul. It will take you to the right place at the right time to avoid long queues. It can also cut the line in several places. You will not waste time and you will make the most of your day. Omer picked us up at Galata port and we took public transport to the historic part of Istanbul. We spent the day with him and we made the right choice. A memorable day. Of note, Omer is English-speaking.
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Lv2trvlevrywer
Sep 14, 2024
Friendly and personable local guide, you can't go wrong! - Highly recommend Omer for a Private Guided Tour in the Old City of Istanbul. He is very responsive via WhatsApp and very knowledgeable of the Old City. He will tailor the tour to your needs. He can also get into special ticket lines for the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace so you do not have to go through long queues to purchase tickets. If there is something particular you are interested in Omer will gladly recommend. We had a lunch at a delicious kebab restaurant that Omer highly recommended and we were not disappointed. Hire Omer!
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Rohan
Jun 5, 2024
Guided tour - Istanbul - Enjoyed our guided walk tour through the Blue Mosque and Topkapi palace with Mr Omer. He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, always smiling and was very patient to adjust with the young and old within our group. Highly recommend.
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Lois
May 18, 2024
A satisfying day on our private tour - My husband and I spent a full day on a Private Tour of old Istanbul with Omer. He shared his knowledge of the sites and history in an informative and engaging way. He flexibly rearranged the order of our stops to avoid long lines. We even added a visit to the Hippodrome, a demo of Turkish pottery making and a demo of turkish style rug making. He will go above and beyond to accomodate your requests and ensure you have a positive experience on your tour.
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