Private Guided "Energy of Istanbul-Skip the Ticket Line" Tour

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Istanbul, Turkey

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

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Overview

What's Included

Professional licensed guide

All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Basilica Cistern Entrance Fee
Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee
Gratuity
Topkapi Palace Entrance Fee

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

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Pickup details

GALATAPORT OR SULTANAHMET AREA HOTELS CAN BE MEETING POINTS. OTHERWISE WE MEET IN THE OLD TOWN BY THE GERMAN FOUNTAIN. Galataport Cruise ship Port of Istanbul pick up by PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION is possible. In the pick up point I will hold a sign with the travelers' name.

Meeting point

German Fountain
Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
German Fountain, Hippodrome, Sultanahmet area, old city. In the pick up point I will hold a sign with the travelers' name.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

01/16/2024 - 04/07/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Itinerary

Blue Mosque

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Basilica Cistern

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Grand Bazaar

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Galeyan Restaurant

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for travelers with wheel chair or serious walking difficulties
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.9

based on 98 reviews

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Good guide, great tips, excellent restaurant choice

Robert_O, Oct 2025

Sel is the mayor of Istanbul and seems to know everyone, especially other guides. He also knows the history and how to get you in and out of crowded tourist sights. He also suggested a great lunch restaurant and gave us good tips for visiting the Asian side that came in handy when our other Viator guide was first 20 minutes late (due to “bathing his grandfather”) and we gave up after an hour of waiting and just used the tips Sel gave us to tour the Asian side on our own.