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Private Tour of Istanbul Old City, Hagia Sophia & Topkapi

Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Private Walking Tour of Istanbul's Old City Highlights
    • - (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
    • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
    • Free entry to Grand Bazaar (all options)
    • Free entry to Blue Mosque and Nuruosmaniye Mosque (3-, 4- and 6-hour options only)
    • Fast-track tickets to Hagia Sophia Mosque (4- and 6-hour options only)
    • Fast-track tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (6-hour option only)
    • Hotel/accommodation pick up within 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point
    • Food and drinks (ask the guide for local recommendations!)
    • Hotel/accommodation pick up outside the Old City area)
    • Free entry to Blue Mosque and Nuruosmaniye Mosque (in the 2-hour option)
    • Fast-track tickets to Hagia Sophia Mosque (in the 2- and 3-hour options)
    • Fast-track tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (in the 2-, 3- and 4-hour options)
    • Tickets to Topkapi Palace Harem (optional, payable on the spot)

    Meeting and Pickup

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

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point
    or

    Meeting point

    • Foundations Regional Directorate Carpet Museum Sultanahmet Mosque, Alemdar, 34122 Courtyard/İstanbul, Türkiye

      Meet your guide in front of Halı Müzesi - the Carpet Museum (opposite Topkapı Cafe, behind Hagia Sophia), Foundations Regional Directorate Carpet Museum Sultanahmet Mosque, Alemdar, 34122 Courtyard/İstanbul, Türkiye. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Carpet Museum

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Sultanahmet Square

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Obelisk of Theodosius

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Blue Mosque

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    5

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    6

    Topkapi Palace Museum

    50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Check your email the day before the tour for important information from Rosotravel, your tour operator. Have a special request? Let us know!
    • The itinerary depends on the selected option.
    • The Grand Bazaar can be visited Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm.
    • Mosque visitors must follow the proper etiquette, including modest attire (headscarves for women are available on-site). Women are allowed only in the visitors’ area. Entry is restricted during prayers.
    • Fast-track tickets let you skip the line at the ticket office but not at the security and entrance.
    • Admission to the Topkapi Palace Museum includes the main palace and Hagia Irene. You can purchase tickets to the Imperial Harem on-site. Please note that there are often long lines and mandatory security checks at the entrance.
    • For a personalized experience, we keep our private groups small (1-25 guests per guide). Larger groups can book additional guides with us.
    • Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather - rain or shine!
    • 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.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 1 review
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    From $213.19

    per person

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

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 22 days in advance.

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