Skip Lines with Local Tour Guide Taha

5.0
(77 reviews)

1 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the Secrets of Istanbul's Old City!

Join our exclusive private tours and dive into the rich history and vibrant culture of Istanbul’s Old City. From the majestic Hagia Sophia to the bustling Grand Bazaar, we offer a personalized experience that you won’t find anywhere else.

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Please join me to see landmarks and secret places of Turkiye. Let's explore the whole country together, with its history dating back over ten thousand years. Not only Istanbul to all around Turkiye.
Istanbul, is the largest city in Turkey, straddling the Bosporus Strait, the boundary between Europe and Asia. It is considered the country's economic, cultural and historic capital. The city was founded as Byzantium in the 7th century BCE by Greek settlers from Megara.

What's Included

Guiding
Lunch
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Basilica Cistern
TopkapI Palace

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel pick up is also available. Pick up is only meeting with the guide at port or hotel lobby. Then we will use public transportation together as this is a walking tour without private transportation. For other options please contact with us.

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Meeting point
1207 Cafe & Restaurant

Hippodrome Square next to Constantine Obelisk

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hippodrome

    History of the hippodrome with its obelikses. The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Blue Mosque

    We will see many details of Ottoman architectural with special ceramics. Same as the city also Blue mosque is hiding a lot of stories.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    A bulding more then 1500 years old. Hagia Sophia, an important Byzantine structure in Istanbul and one of the world's great monuments. It was built as a Christian church in the 6th century ce (532–537) under the direction of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I. In subsequent centuries it became a mosque, a museum, and a mosque again. Ticket is: 25 Euros per person

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    TopkapI Palace

    Topkapı Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) and Harem are likely to have more colourful stories than most of the world's museums put together. From the 1460s to the completion of Dolmabahçe Palace in 1856, it served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire, and was the main residence of its sultans. Ticket is: 2400Turkish Liras per person

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Basilica Cistern

    The cistern, located 150 metres (490 ft) southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine emperor Justinian I. Today it is kept with little water, for public access inside the space. Ticket is: 1300Turkish Liras per person

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Grand Bazaar

    Grand Market in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m2. In 2014, it was listed No.1 among the world's most-visited tourist attractions with 91,250,000 annual visitors.[6] The Grand Bazaar at Istanbul is often regarded as one of the first shopping malls of the world.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Taha Guide of Turkiye

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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