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All Inclusive Full-Day Private Guided Cultural Tour of Istanbul

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Istanbul, Turkey
  • 5 to 7 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Make the most of a day in Istanbul on a private guided tour with a customizable itinerary. Anyone interested in culture and history will love learning about Istanbul’s rich heritage at attractions including the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. You’ll learn more than you would wandering alone. Avoid getting lost and save time with priority access to Istanbul’s busiest attractions.
  • Includes hotel pickup and travel on public transport
  • Entry fees to places on the itinerary are included
  • Refuel with a tasty lunch of Turkish meatballs
  • Get around like the locals on public transport (tickets are included)

What's Included

  • Public Transportation Fees
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Museum/Attraction Fees
  • Lunch
    Lunch at famous Sultanahmet Meatball Restaurant
  • Tips
  • Topkapi Palace on Tuesday ( Closed on Tuesday )

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

All guests will be picked from their hotels, and public transportation will be used as a start of city experience.

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Meeting point

  • German Fountain
    Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

    We will contact every guest who booked the tour and give detailed information about the pickup location and guides' name and mobile number. All of our guides has goverment offical guide licenses hanged on their necks.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Hippodrome

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Blue Mosque

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

4

TopkapI Palace

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

5

Sultanahmet District

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Grand Bazaar

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

First time in Istanbul

Julia_B, Aug 2023
This was the best tour of Istanbul! I would highly recommend. He gave us the best recommendation to see even after the tour! Use them when you go!

Response from Host, Sept 2024

Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the best tour experience of Istanbul with IstanbulsTours. Our guide always strives to provide valuable insights and recommendations, even beyond the tour, to make your travel experience unforgettable. We’re thrilled that you found the suggestions helpful and that you highly recommend us. We look forward to welcoming you again when you return to Istanbul for more memorable explorations.

From $249.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 31 days in advance.

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