Private Guided Tour: Best of Istanbul 1 or 2 Classic Tour

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

During 3 days tour you will visit the best of Istanbul and get information from a private guide on any subject in Istanbul day tours. Listen the stories, learn the history. You will get transfer service in each day of the tour.

Here is the daily flexible schedule (7 hours for each day)

Day 1: Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar
Day 2: Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Kamondo Staircase, Bosphorus Cruise
Day 3: Süleymaniye Mosque, Fener And Balat Districts, Sveti Stefan Church, Greek Orthodox Patriarch, Pierre Loti Hill

What's Included

The guide meets with you at your central hotel
Lunch
Private tour with a professional local guide
Transportation (can be arranged by optional)
Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum tickets not included

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hippodrome

    Ancient hippodrome that the Romans and Eastern Romans had been arranged Chariot races.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Topkapi Palace Museum

    The first imperial palace of the Ottoman Empire built after the conquest of Constantinople from 1478 had been home to 24 generations of the Sultans.

    3 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    The famous Hagia Sophia from 6th century used to be the patriarch church of the city. It had been the largest church in the world for over 9 centuries.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Blue Mosque

    Second largest mosque in the old city built by the order of Sultan Ahmet The 1st also known as Sultanahmet mosque which is the original name. Decorated with blue and turquoise tiles.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Grand Bazaar

    Largest historical bazaar in Istanbul from 1460. 3700 square meters, 4000 shops and 61 streets located under its roof considered as the first mega mall of the world.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Taksim Square

    It’s the heart of the modern part of the Istanbul.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Istiklal Caddesi

    Famous pedestrian street of Taksim surrounded by historical buildings, passages full of local shops and historical nostalgic tram.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Galata Tower

    Another symbol of Istanbul from 14th century constracted by Genoesen colonists used for many different purposes over the centuries.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Kamondo Stairs

    The picturesque Art Nouveau styled stairs from 1850’s.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Dolmabahce Palace

    The second imperial palace of the Ottomans in istanbul from 19th century and it is one of the largest Ottoman palaces. It represents the modernization period of the Ottoman Empire with the European styled architecture.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 11
    Suleymaniye Mosque

    The biggest historical mosque in the old city built by the order of Sultan Süleyman The Magnificent from 1557. Constructed by the most famous Turkish architect Sinan.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Bosphorus Strait

    A relaxing cruise with your tour guide. Bosphorus offers magnificent views and important historical monuments like Imperial palaces, Kiosks, and beautiful mansions called yalı on both European and Asian side

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Bulgarian Orthodox Church

    Sveti Stefan Church; The Bulgarian Orthodox church of Istanbul also known as The Iron Church. It is the only iron prefabric Orthodox church of the entire world from 1898.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Fener & Balat

    Orthodox Christian and Jewish distincts of Istanbul with cobblestone streets and colorful buildings and many historical monuments.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Pierre Loti Tepesi

    The highest point around Golden Horn offers the best view of the inlet.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    It is located close by Bosphorus and Golden Horn. The traders used to come here when they get the city by seaways. It is one of the largest market place in the city.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Supplied by IBO Cruise

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Cancellation Policy

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

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