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Discover Istanbul your way on a full-day private walking tour focused on Sultanahmet's historic sights. Meet your dedicated guide at the agreed meeting point, or select hotel pickup when booking. Together, create an itinerary around your interests, from iconic landmarks and museums to vibrant markets and local flavors. Hear captivating stories of the city's past, uncover architectural details, and gain insight into everyday life. Browse for souvenirs or stop at a local restaurant recommended by your guide. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace, ask questions, pause for photos, and take breaks without keeping up with a larger group. Walk through atmospheric streets and, where helpful, use the tram or metro to cover longer distances and avoid traffic. Whether you love history, culture, or simply discovering unique places, enjoy a personal introduction to Istanbul shaped around you
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
-Meet with your guide in front of the Hagia Sophia for a walking tour option
-Meeting times will be updated according to your cruise arrival&departure times.
-We ensure your timely return to the cruise (for cruise guests)
-Please contact to the provider to confirm your meeting time.
-Pick up&drop off by vehıcle is available for the ''by vehıcle optıon''. Please contact to local provider for your pick up time.
Meet with your tour guide in front of Hagia Sophia
-The tour ends in Grand Bazaar or Sultanahmet. Your guide will help you to get the easiest way to back your hotel&port. -Please contact to provider for the pick-up and drop-off option by vehıcle.
Itinerary
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1Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Meaning Divine Wisdom, Hagia Sophia was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. Today's Hagia Sophia was built by Emperor Justinian in 537AD. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. It was used as a church for 916 years and as a mosque for 481 years, In 1934, by the order of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, it was converted into a museum and has since been open to visitors
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2TopkapI Palace
As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years until the Dolmabahçe palace was built. In 1924 it was converted into a museum. Today it is famous with a harem, royal treasury, and holy relics sections.
2 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Basilica Cistern
is the size of a cathedral; it is 143m long and 65m wide and can hold up to 80,000 cubic meters (or 17.5 million gallons) of water. There are 336 giant columns (mostly Ionic or Corinthian in style) supporting the structure in 12 rows of 28 columns.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4Blue Mosque
Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, it is located opposite the Hagia Sophia. Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Although it is officially named Sultanahmet Mosque, the (nıck) name Blue Mosque was given to it by the visitors because of the amazing blue tiles decorating the interior walls.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Hippodrome (Pass by)
Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Located in the heart of Sultanahmet surrounded by Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace, today it is home to The Egyptian Obelisk (Dikilitaş), The Serpentine Column(Burma sütun), The Constantine Column, and German Fountain.
Admission ticket free -
5Grand Bazaar
With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the world. It was built between 1455-1461 by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror. Today, shops selling the same kind of merchandise tend to be congregated in their own streets or inns as it was the original Ottoman system.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a private guided walking tour focusing on the historical sights in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a private guided walking tour focusing on the historical sights in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
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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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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