Private Istanbul Full Day ( 7 to 9 hours ) Tour - Skip the line
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About this experience
PRIVATE Full Day tour includes 5 highlights (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square, Grand Bazaar) in Istanbul.
• Private Tour for your family and friends
• You will decide on departure time
• Our tour guide will meet you at the Port/Hotel with your name sign,
• Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure,
• You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary,
• You do not have to wait for other group members
• You may stop to have pictures during your tour.
• You may stop for lunch in a local restaurant to taste famous Turkish Kebaps
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Private Full Day Istanbul Tour
Private Istanbul tour includes Hagia Sophia, Topkapi palace, Blue Mosque, Ancient Hipodromme and Grand bazaar. Private guiding, A/C private transportation and are included.<br/>Pickup included
What's included
Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus.
GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
Professional Private tour guide
Private tour for your family and Friends only
Local taxes
Detailed itinerary
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Our tour guide will pick you up at Galata port with your name sign. After greeteing drive to old city.
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Stop 2
Our first stop is Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period
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Stop 3
Blue Mosque which is the one of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
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Stop 4
Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section.
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Stop 5
After Blue Mosque, we are going to visit Hagia Sophia which is The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
Update for St. Sophia interior visit :
Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD
The system is similar to audio guide system. Guests who does not have smart phones will follow the signs and the given informations on the signs .
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We will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops.
After Free time in Grand bazar, we will be back to your hotel or port The end of our services
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Drive back to Galataport and the end of our services
What's not included
Lunch and Drinks
Entrance Fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)
Gratuities
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At time of booking, Hotels guests must provide hotel name
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays: Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar and Spice Market are closed during Religious Holidays will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30 Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30 on Fridays
Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30 on Fridays
Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
Important notes
• Dress code is smart - no casual clothes (i.e. jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers)
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
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