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Explore Istanbul on a private 8-hour sightseeing trip with a VIP vehicle and driver for your group. Build the day around the listed sights, such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Balat, Eyup Sultan Mosque and Pierre Loti, subject to access and the time available.
Air-conditioned private transport, bottled water and the listed transport fees and taxes are included. Pickup and drop-off are arranged at your hotel or agreed location within the designated area.
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks are excluded. Send your pickup details and sightseeing preferences before travel; we will confirm the route and pickup time.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup and drop-off are available at hotels within the designated Istanbul area or at your agreed address. Airport and Yenikapi ferry terminal pickup must be arranged before travel. Send your hotel or arrival details when booking; we will confirm the meeting point and exact pickup time in advance. Please be ready at the confirmed time.
Itinerary
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1Blue Mosque
Explore the grandeur of Ottoman architecture at the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii), located on Istanbul’s Old City peninsula. Opened in 1616 to rival the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya) across the way, the six minarets punctuating the Istanbul skyline and 20,000 blue Iznik tiles decorating its interior are designed to inspire awe.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Built in 532 as the world’s largest place of worship, the Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) shifts its identity with the times but never loses its grandeur. Converted from a church to a mosque during the Ottoman era and becoming a museum in 1935, the pink-hued Old City building is one of Istanbul’s don’t-miss attractions. With a decision taken in 2020, it serves as a mosque again.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Hippodrome
Built in the third century, the Hippodrome was the home of now-named Istanbul’s sporting entertainment during the Byzantine era, with a wide track for chariot racing. Today, the route of the old track is covered by Sultanahmet Square (Sultanahmet Meydani), a wide open space in the center of the old city, punctuated by ancient obelisks.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4TopkapI Palace
Behold the imperial complex of Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi), the royal residence in Istanbul throughout the first 400 years of the Ottoman Empire. The palace contains myriad buildings and courtyards, including a treasury, harems, an armory, imperial halls, and royal chambers—all with intricate Iznik tilework and opulent architecture.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
5Balat
Panagia Paramythia Church : Orthodox church standing for its last days about to vanish from the history before its last visitors see it .
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Eyup Sultan Mosque
Eyup Sultan Mosque: It was constructed in 1458, after the conquest of Constantinople by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and it is first İmperial Mosque of Otttoman Empire in Istanbul
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7Pierre Loti Tepesi
We ascent to the Pierre Loti Hill by bus. You can take a photo in this beautiful place with a perfect view of the Golden Horn. This hill got its name from the famous French novelist who lived in Istanbul for a while and wrote his novel "Aziyade"
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8Miniaturk
Explore the minature wolrd of Miniatürk with a Private Guide. Your Private Guide will take you on a journey of discovery showcasing the best of Turkish architecture along with interesting historical facts and legends. Nowhere else can you see so many architectural masterpieces in one place. The miniature buildings are very detailed, making you feel as if you're seeing the real buildings in person.
2 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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