Best Highlights of Istanbul

5.0 (45 reviews) 5–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Private tour guide, customizable itinerary according to your interests. Best way to see all historical and famous/must see monuments and places in Constantinopolis/Istanbul without waiting at ticket lines. With 13 years experience of professional and local guide you can enjoy and see many places in just one day! Best advises for food stops at restaurants, cafes and local street foods, also shopping places as a local to find the best quality …This Unique tour will make you just enjoy your vacation, the highest points and the best information about İstanbul…

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At a glance

Duration: 5–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Turkish
Operated by: Best Highlights of Istanbul

What is included

Included

Included: Professional local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Private tour
Included: Guide meets you at central hotels

Not included

Not included: Museum tickets and entrance fees
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Blue Mosque

30 min

Islamic pray building original name Sultanahmet I Mosque
Hippodrome

30 min

Oldest Roman hippodrome in 2nd century,
Basilica Cistern

one hour Admission not included

Used to save fresh water! Just restored and opened showing 360 degree lightning historical show.
TopkapI Palace

2 hours Admission not included

Ottoman palace
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

one hour Admission not included

See the old 6th century monument that built in 532 as a Cathedral, converted into a Mosque in 1453, for a long time it was a museum. Since 2019 until now serving as a mosque again…
Grand Bazaar

2 hours

Dates back to 1661 oldest covered bazaar in the world with nearly 3600 shops and 22 doors inside. Magical and historical place

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

The Han Residence Halic
Aloft by Marriott Istanbul Karakoy
Orient Occident Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection
Garden House
Han 1772 Hotel
Weingart Port Seaside Hotel
Sirkeci Esen Hotel
Gulhane Corner Hotel
Meroddi Barnathan Hotel
Sabiha Sultan Hotel
Mates Port Hotel
Mates Historical Suites

and 346 more pickup points

We meet our guests at Galataport and many hotels in European Side of İstanbul that is not far away from old City!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Lay over Istanbul
2 days itinerary in Istanbul

Secondary Highlights : 2 Days itinerary: highlights +

Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Tour, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Galata Tower, Spice Market
Best Highlights of Istanbul

Duration: 7 hours

1 Day-Best Highlights : 1 Day: Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Underground Cistern, Hipoddrome, Grand Bazaar

Entrance fees are not included
3 days itinerary in Istanbul

Take me as a Local: 3 Days tour: 1-2 days tour

+ Süleymaniye Mosque, Vefa Bozacı, Kıztaşı, Chora Museum, Pierre Loti Hill, Fener Balat area

3 Days Itinerary in Istanbul: You will have 3 days guided tour in Istanbul by exploring all highlights. We will use public transportation!