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Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

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Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

Despre activitate

Visit highlights of Istanbul with your private tour guide in 1, 2 or 3 days with a flexible itinerary.

Day 1 - Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum, Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar.

Day 2 - Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Galata Tower (from outside), Spice Market.

Day 3 - Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), Pierre Lotti Panoramic Hill by Cable Car, Chora Church (or alternative sites).

Important Notes:

  • Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance.
  • For the tours that start later than 11 am, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple of sites as the sites are closed by 7 pm. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
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Pe scurt

Durată
7–21 de ore
Confirmare
Confirmare imediată
Bilet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup
Doar grupul tău
Persoane pe rezervare
1–14
Ghid
engleză, spaniolă
Organizator
Guided Istanbul Tours

Vârste: Bebeluși (0–2 ani) · Copii (3–6 ani) · Tineri (7–17 ani) · Adulți (18–99 ani)

Ce include

Inclus

  • Inclus: Flexible Pick-up Point: Guide will meet you at central Istanbul hotels, Airbnb, or Galataport
  • Inclus: Private Tour with a Licensed Professional Tour Guide
  • Inclus: Traditional Turkish Arts & Crafts Experience (Depending on interest)
  • Inclus: Skip-the-Line Tickets: Your guide will arrange priority tickets, you will pay directly to the guide

Nu este inclus

  • Nu este inclus: Transportation with Private Van (If the option is not selected)
  • Nu este inclus: Museum,Ferry,Cable Car Tickets (Available upon request)
  • Nu este inclus: Lunch and Drinks
  • Nu este inclus: Gratuities (Suggested)

Itinerar

  1. Sultanahmet Square

    15 min

    Sultanahmet Square

  2. German Fountain

    15 min

    German Fountain / Alman Çeşmesi

  3. Blue Mosque

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    Blue Mosque / Sultanahmet Camii

    Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of the Ottoman Empire, the Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.

  4. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    o oră Intrarea nu este inclusă

    Hagia Sophia Museum / Ayasofya / Santa Sofia

    Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World. After the Ottoman conquest the bells, altar, iconoclastic, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many of the mosaics were eventually plastered over to convert the church into a mosque then a museum and now it’s a mosque for the second time. The most important stop of an Istanbul tour is operated in Old City Istanbul / Constantinople.

    *Please note that as it's not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.

  5. Basilica Cistern

    45 min Intrarea nu este inclusă

    The Basilica Cistern is an atmospheric underground reservoir from Byzantine Constantinople, famous for its forest of marble columns, dim lighting, and haunting reflections in shallow water. Don’t miss the two mysterious Medusa-head column bases, which add a touch of ancient myth to one of Istanbul’s most memorable historic sights.

  6. TopkapI Palace

    2 ore Intrarea nu este inclusă

    Topkapi Palace Museum / Topkapı Sarayı

    More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which resembles the power of the Ottoman Empire.

  7. Grand Bazaar

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    Grand Bazaar / Kapalı Çarşı

    One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops with colorful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.

  8. Bosphorus Strait

    2 ore Intrarea nu este inclusă

    Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry or Private Cruise ( if option is chosen)

    Take the public ferry for Bosphorus Cruise to see both Istanbul’s European and Asian sides, Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, the Rumeli Fortress, old Ottoman villas, Bosphorus bridges, mosques. Your best Istanbul tour memories will definitely include the Bosphorus.

  9. Dolmabahce Palace

    o oră Intrarea nu este inclusă

    Dolmabahce Palace / Dolmabahçe Sarayı

    Elegance and beauty with the most luxury decoration, chandeliers, rugs, crystals, ceramic fireplaces. Beautiful palace, right on the Bosphorus with gorgeous furnishings, paintings, porcelains made in particular to Dolmabahce.

  10. Taksim Square

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    Taksim Square / Taksim Meydanı

    A great place defining modern Turkey which witnessed important historical moments. Close to Istiklal Street (Istiklal Caddesi) and Galata Tower along with embassies of European countries in Taxim. Cicek Passage has very good food joints, cafes, shops, bars, night clubs around Taksim.

  11. Istiklal Caddesi

    45 min

    Istiklal Street is the modern and colorful face of Turkey with churches, modern art galeries, embassies, pubs, cafes and shops selling different kind of products.

  12. Galata Tower

    10 min Intrarea nu este inclusă

    We will see the tower FROM OUTSIDE, due to the regulations unfortunately tour guides don't have skip the line priority here so it takes long time to wait queue. Your tour guide will make you explanation about tower.

  13. Misir Carsisi

    45 min

    Spice Market / Mısır Çarşısı

    Egyptian Bazaar is a colorful indoor bazaar and has lots of shops offering a variety of spices, purses, flavored teas, Turkish delight, nuts, as well as ceramics, and small souvenirs. Spice Bazaar is located in Eminonu Square which is the connection point of Bosphorus and Golden Horn.

  14. Cicek Pasaji

    10 min

    Cicek Passage / Flower Passage

    Originally named as Cite de Pera, a combined structure of traditional and modern construction methods and architectural style by Ottoman Empire is reflected and today we see the small shops and cafes here.

  15. Suleymaniye Mosque

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    Suleymaniye Mosque / Süleymaniye Camii is the largest mosque in Istanbul and is as impressive on the inside as it is on the outside. In the garden behind the mosque, the Suleymaniye terrace offers lovely views of the Golden Horn and Bosphorus.

  16. Balat

    2 ore

    Fener-Balat Neighborhood backstreet walk

    Continue exploring Istanbul’s rich religious history with a stop at the Church of St. George. Since the 1600s, the church has been the location of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and is recognized as the spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Religion.

    Balat District; lines of drying laundry stretch across steep, winding streets. Century-old Ottoman houses lean against each other in a combination of reds, blues, and greens. And art galleries and design shops dot the area along the water.

  17. Fener Rum Patrikhanesi

    45 min

    Orthodox Patriarch

  18. Historic Areas of Istanbul

    10 min

    Historic Areas of Istanbul

  19. Pierre Loti

    30 min Intrarea nu este inclusă

    Pierre Loti Hill and Cable Car are some of the most popular sights to visit since it offers great views for visitors. Take the cable car to reach the top and enjoy the beautiful scenery while sipping your Turkish coffee or tea.

  20. Chora Museum

    1 h 30 min Intrarea nu este inclusă

    Formerly Church of St. Saviour in Chora is renowned worldwide for its well-preserved mosaics and frescoes. It presents important and beautiful examples of East Roman painting in its last period. The idea of depth in mosaics and the moving style in figures are of outstanding artistic significance in the Middle Ages, foretelling the Renaissance period.

  21. Halic

    30 min Intrarea nu este inclusă

    Golden Horn region which is one of the oldest settlements of the city of Constantinople.

  22. Bulgarian Orthodox Church

    45 min

    St. Stephen Church; Located on the shore of the Golden Horn, the church is also known as the Iron Church due to the fact that it’s made entirely of prefabricated cast iron in 19th century.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Poți fi preluat de la cazare sau poți veni direct la punctul de întâlnire.

Punct de întâlnire

  • Your guide will contact you in advance to ensure a smooth start, and on the day of the tour will be waiting just outside the cruise terminal, directly in front of the main EXIT GATE, holding a name board with your name for easy recognition.

  • Your guide will get in touch with you in advance to introduce themselves and ensure a smooth and easy meeting on the day of the tour.

Punct de final

  • Your guide will contact you in advance to ensure a smooth start, and on the day of the tour will be waiting just outside the cruise terminal, directly in front of the main EXIT GATE, holding a name board with your name for easy recognition.

  • Your guide will get in touch with you in advance to introduce themselves and ensure a smooth and easy meeting on the day of the tour.

Locuri de preluare

  • Harbour Suites Old City
  • Atlantis Royal Hotel
  • Vardar Palace Hotel
  • Gulseda Otel Apart
  • Imagine Istanbul - Sultanahmet
  • Hotel Inter Istanbul
  • Union Hotel Port
  • Xenia Hotel Istanbul
  • AHC Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class
  • Meddusa Hotel
  • Gulhane Corner Hotel
  • Chambers of the Boheme

și încă 3.215 locuri de preluare

*If van service is not booked your guide will pick you up ONLY at centrally located hotels or Galataport ON FOOT. The meeting point will be the German Fountain if the hotel is not centrally located and not accessible by public transportation.

**If private van service is booked, we pick up from all central hotels, please note that there will be a surcharge if your hotel is outside the city center or on the Asian Side.

***Tours that are booked without van service could easily be operated by tram, funicular and ferries.

****Tours starting from the airports should be booked with van service and additional payment is required as the airports are outside the pick-up zone.

Anulare

Anulare gratuită

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bine de știut

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • The suggested first-day tour is designed as a walking tour, with transportation needed only between the hotel and the Old Town if the hotel is outside old town.

  • The suggested second-day tour can be easily managed by public transportation

  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with alternatives such as Turkish And Islamic Arts Museum or Archaeological Museum depending on your wishes.

  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and replaced with Spice Market.

  • Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. Due to museum regulations, live guide service is not available at Dolmabahce Palace.

  • For the tours that start later than 11 am, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple of sites as the sites are closed by 7 pm. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.

  • On Fridays, Blue Mosque will be visited in the afternoon due to Friday prayers.

  • Grand Bazaar and Spice Market is closed during Eid. (Tue, Mar 9, 2027 – Thu, Mar 11, 2027)

Variante

  • 1 Day Private Guided Tour(ENG)

    Duration: 7 hours: Hagia Sophia, Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar.

    Walking Tour In Old Town: The suggested itinerary does not require transportation.

    Hotel/port information needed: Guide will meet you at Galataport, your hotel or Airbnb if they are centrally located. (No transportation included.)

    Pickup included

  • 3 Day Private Guided Tour(ENG)

    Duration: 7 hours: 3 Day Tour (7 hours each day)

    Hotel/Port information needed: The guide will meet you at Galataport, your hotel or Airbnb if they are centrally located. (No transportation included.)

    Pickup included

  • 2 Days Private Tour&Van (ENG)

    Mercedes Vito/Sprinter

    2 Days Private Tour & Van ENG: A private van will be assigned throughout the tour.

    Pickup included

  • 2 Day Private Guided Tour(ENG)

    Duration: 7 hours: 2 Day Tour(7 hours each day)

    Hotel/port information needed: Guide will meet you at Galataport, your hotel or Airbnb if they are centrally located. (No transportation included.)

    Pickup included

  • 3 Days Private Tour&Van (ENG)

    Mercedes Vito/Sprinter

    3 Days Private Tour & Van ENG: A private van will be assigned throughout the tour.

    Pickup included

  • 1 Day Private Tour&Van (ENG)

    Duration: 7 hours: Van will be assigned for 7 hours and the tour is customizable.

    Mercedes Vito/Sprinter

    1 Day Private Tour & Van ENG: Due to Old Town closures, the van will be used for pick-up and drop-off, and can be used further if the itinerary is changed.

    Pickup included

  • Tour Privado de 1 Día (ESP)

    Duration: 7 hours

    Pickup included

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