Istanbul Highlights Private Tour

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Expert guide for a insider's local knowledge
Private tour for a more personalized experience
Skip the line tickets for Topkapi Palace
Cruise ship pickup
Walking tour at a relaxed pace

Transport to the meeting spot

Overview

See Istanbul's most important sites in a single day on a private tour. Skip the line to enter the fascinating Topkapi Palace Visit the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with an expert guide Stroll around the Grand Bazaar with the best hints from an insider Learn about Ottoman and Byzantine history from an expert guide Walk in the Sultanahmet district, the oldest part of Istanbul, which is filled with ancient and contemporary streets and neighborhoods

Meeting Point

We meet at Ersoy Bufe. This is a small food kiosk just by the side of the Hippodrome in Sultanahmet Square. It is across the German Fountain. Your guide will be in front of the Ersoy Bufe with a sign that says, “Walks in Europe.”

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1. Sultanahmet District Meet your expert guide and start your private tour to see the top sites in Istanbul. See Sultanahmet with your own eyes as an awe-inspiring hotspot for visitors with prestigious hillside monuments and much more.

2. Blue Mosque Visit the world-famous Blue Mosque, Istanbul’s premier sight. Blue Mosque in Istanbul is an essential part of any Istanbul tour that lets you see mosque architecture and learn the basics of Islam in a very relevant setting. 45 minutes

3. Hippodrome Walk through the famous Hippodrome of Istanbul seeing the famous Obelisks and the German Fountain. Learn about its history and the public use of this space in Byzantine and Ottoman times. 30 minutes

4. Hagia Sophia Mosque Visit the inspiring Hagia Sophia, which on its own, justifies a visit to Istanbul. The church of the Divine Wisdom is eternally impressive and important with its extraordinary dimensions and beauty. You can expect to have in-depth explanations of the monument as part of your tour. 1 hour

5. TopkapI Palace Enjoy skip the line tickets to enter Topkapi Palace without delay. Walk the gardens and courtyards of Topkapı to witness the glory of the Ottomans. Topkapı Palace is a place of opulence, complexity, and mystery that inspires awe and is a must to see on your Istanbul tour. The palace has many sections open for visits. 2 hours

6. Grand Bazaar The Grand Bazaar is a classical example of Ottoman civil architecture in Istanbul and deserves a visit not only for the shopping experience but also to see the way it was built. Grand Bazaar is Turkey’s largest and oldest covered market offering excellent shopping opportunities. 1 hour 30 minutes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You must write your ship details to us if you want port pickup
Please note that women should be required to wear a headscarf when entering the mosque.
Please note that both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Shorts, sleeveless tops, and other revealing attire are not permitted inside.

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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