Ottoman Empire, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Private Tour Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey

2 to 4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Private Walking Tour of Istanbul’s Old City and the Ottoman Empire History
- (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
5-Star Licensed Guide who fluent in the language of your choice
Free entry to Grand Bazaar and Nuruosmaniye Mosque
Free entry to Blue Mosque (3- and 4-hour options only)
Tickets to Topkapi Palace Museum (4-hour options only)

Free entry to Blue Mosque (in the 2-hour option)
Tickets to Topkapi Palace Museum (in the 2 and 3-hour options)
Tickets to Topkapi Palace Harem (optional, payable on the site)

Meeting and Pickup

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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Carpet Museum

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Sultanahmet Square

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Nuruosmaniye Mosque

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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
Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.

The itinerary depends on the selected option.
The Grand Bazaar can be visited Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. The Nuruosmaniye Mosque is open daily from 9 am to 5pm.
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 (5x day).
Book a morning tour to avoid long queues at Blue Mosque. There are security checks at the entrance.
The queues at Topkapi Palace are longer in the afternoon. Admission includes the main palace. You can purchase tickets to the Imperial Harem on the spot.
For a personalized experience, we keep our private groups small (1-25 guests per guide). Larger groups will be provided additional guides.
Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate