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Istanbul Private Tour: Iconic Sites Exploration
5.0
2 Ratings
Fatih
Explore Istanbul’s most renowned landmarks with a personal guide. Avoid the crowds, set your own pace, and delve into history with a tour customized to your preferences.
Explore Istanbul’s most renowned landmarks with a personal guide. Avoid the crowds, set your own pace, and delve into history with a tour customized to your preferences.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hippodrome - The licensed guide will introduce the ancient Hippodrome, once the center of Byzantine public life. Discover the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and the German Fountain. This walking stop offers historical storytelling and photo opportunities.
- Blue Mosque - The licensed guide will escort visitors inside the breathtaking Blue…
- Hippodrome - The licensed guide will introduce the ancient Hippodrome, once the center of Byzantine public life. Discover the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and the German Fountain. This walking stop offers historical storytelling and photo opportunities.
- Blue Mosque - The licensed guide will escort visitors inside the breathtaking Blue Mosque, renowned for its six minarets and captivating blue Iznik tiles. Learn about its architectural harmony, religious importance, and the history of Sultan Ahmed I, who commissioned its construction. Modest clothing is recommended for visitors.
- Topkapi Palace - The licensed guide will navigate through the magnificent grounds of Topkapi Palace, sharing the history of the Ottoman Empire and the sultans who resided here. Highlights include the Imperial Courtyard, the Council Hall, and the Treasury.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - The licensed guide will accompany visitors inside the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, a landmark of world architecture. Explore the intriguing history of this former basilica and mosque, admire the vast dome, Byzantine mosaics, Ottoman calligraphy, and understand its evolution over the centuries.
- Grand Bazaar - The guide will lead visitors through the lively maze of the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets globally. With over 4,000 shops, the bazaar is a treasure trove of handmade carpets, ceramics, jewelry, spices, and antiques. Learn about the market’s history, receive bargaining tips, and enjoy free time to explore and shop independently.
What's Included
- Private guided walking tour
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Personalized itinerary
- Hotel meeting point (if within walking distance of Sultanahmet)
- Free time for photos and shopping
- Bottled water
- Private guided walking tour
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Personalized itinerary
- Hotel meeting point (if within walking distance of Sultanahmet)
- Free time for photos and shopping
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Optional gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Optional gratuities
Location
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
The guide will be waiting in front of German Fountain holding a ticket for Tourists flag and a sign with the lead traveler’s name. This will help guests easily identify their guide.
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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Cassandra_s
Jul 28, 2025
I t was beautiful,... - I t was beautiful, educational and aw inspiring. Worth seeing. I would see it again. Excellent guide!
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