Istanbul Private Guided Tour - With Local licensed Guide

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Istanbul, Turkey

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Istanbul without the stress of navigating its unfamiliar streets on your own. This private walking tour is tailored to your interests and lets you explore the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar at your own pace while your guide reveals the stories behind each site.

This private tour means you can focus on the areas that interest you most
Go beyond the guidebooks with insights from your guide
Enjoy a deeper travel experience than simply checking a list
Save hassle with skip-the-line admission to landmarks

What's Included

Private Licensed Tour Guide
Skip the Ticket Purchase Line

Entrance fee - Hagia Sophia Mosque Ticket

€25.00 per person
Scarf

€3.00 per person
Gratuities are not included in the tour price and are at the guest’s discretion
Admission Fee - Basilica Cistern Entry Ticket

€43.00 per person
Lunch

Lunch & personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We can Pick you Up from GALATAPORT

Meeting point

III. Ahmet Fountain
Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Our meeting point is in front of the Fountain of Ahmed III, located right next to the entrance of Topkapi Palace and also beside the ticket offices of Hagia Sophia Tourist visiting area.

End point

Grand Bazaar
Beyazıt, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Grand Bazaar

Itinerary

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Basilica Cistern

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hippodrome

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed upstairs. Baby Strollers must be carried by hand. ———————————————————- 8. - Since we will visit the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia, please note that the stairs are steep and may be hard to manage for those with walking difficulties.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate