Private Istanbul Day Tour

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4h - 7h

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About this experience

Discover Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with rich historical context and engaging storytelling. Your journey begins at Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture that has stood for over 1,500 years and reflects the city’s unique cultural heritage. Continue to the Blue Mosque, celebrated for its stunning blue Iznik tiles and magnificent domes, representing one of the finest examples of classical Ottoman design.

Walk through the Hippodrome, once the center of public life during the Byzantine era, where grand ceremonies and sporting events shaped the city’s social and political landscape. Conclude your experience at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, filled with vibrant stalls offering spices, textiles, jewelry, and Turkish handicrafts.

Your private guide will bring each stop to life with engaging stories, ensuring a personalized and deeply enriching experience across Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.

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Visit the citys most important landmarks, including the beautiful Hagia Sophia, stunning Blue Mosque, and lively Grand Bazaar.<br/>Pickup included

What's included

transportation provided if needed (with taxi or public transportation)

Pick-up and drop-off

Professional Licensed Tour Guide

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

Visit the most important palace of the Ottoman Empire

This 15th-century royal residence served as the political, administrative, and ceremonial heart of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years.

Stop 2

Built in the 6th century, this vast underground reservoir once supplied water to Istanbul’s imperial palaces and still fascinates visitors with its atmospheric columns and Medusa heads.

Stop 3

Completed in 1616, the mosque is renowned for its striking blue Iznik tiles and stands as one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Ottoman era.

Stop 4

Originally built in 537, Hagia Sophia has served as a cathedral, mosque, and museum, reflecting Istanbul’s layered history and unmatched architectural legacy.

Established in the 15th century, the Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, famous for its centuries-old trade tradition and vibrant atmosphere.

What's not included

Food&Drinks

Entrance fees

Available languages

Guide guide

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Important information

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

This is a walking tour.

Dolmabahce is closed on Mondays

Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.

Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.