Private Tour of Istanbul with Famous Grand Bazaar

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About this activity

Discover the spectacular Old City of Istanbul...The best tour for discovering Istanbul city by an expert guide. You will see the main sights including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Aya Sofya Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Ada Vegas Travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to centrally located hotels at European side of Istanbul
Included: Professional guide
Included: Private Tour
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Entrance Fees

Itinerary

Hippodrome

40 min

Istanbul is a city that has historical and modern sightseeing places. The city has a rich history of 2,500 years. Begin your full-day tour at the Hippodrome, once the site of chariot races during the Roman and Byzantine era. See the ancient monuments which stand here to this day, such as the Obelisk of the Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.
Blue Mosque

one hour

We continue to the Blue Mosque. Famous for its beautiful courtyard and impressive minarets, the mosque gets its nickname from the splendid blue tiles that cover its interior walls and is probably the most photographed site in Istanbul.
TopkapI Palace

2 hours Admission not included

Behold the imperial complex of Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi), the royal residence in Istanbul throughout the first 400 years of the Ottoman Empire. The palace contains myriad buildings and courtyards, including a treasury, harems, an armory, imperial halls, and royal chambers—all with intricate Iznik tilework and opulent architecture.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

40 min Admission not included

After a short break for lunch, our next venue is the Hagia Sophia, one of the world's architectural gems. An ancient basilica dating back to the 4th century, the Hagia Sophia stood as the Cathedral of Constantinople for over a thousand years before being converted into a mosque in 1453; today it serves as a museum attracting people from all over the world.

Built in 532 as the world’s largest place of worship, the Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) shifts its identity with the times but never loses its grandeur. Converted from a church to a mosque during the Ottoman era and becoming a museum in 1935, the pink-hued Old City building is one of Istanbul’s don’t-miss attractions.
Grand Bazaar

one hour

We end your tour at Istanbul's famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered marketplace in the world, where you may find all kinds of gifts, leather, clothing, rugs, antiques, and jewelry in an authentic Oriental atmosphere.

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and aromas of this bustling bazaar, and shop till you drop!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Harbour Suites Old City
Atlantis Royal Hotel
Doga Villa Konukevi
Vardar Palace Hotel
Gulseda Otel Apart
Hotel Inter Istanbul
AHC Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class
Meddusa Hotel
Gulhane Corner Hotel
Chambers of the Boheme
Skalion Hotel
Arts Hotel Taksim

and 1,489 more pickup points

Your guide will meet you at your hotel or at Galataport, holding a sign with your name on it, and at the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at the same location.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

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 the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Due to the COVID-19 Virus the itinerary may change due to opening hours of some attractions.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays; free time will be provided aronud different place by your guide on Sundays
Hagia Sophia is not a museum, open to public sight, so there might be long lines to visit inside, there is no option to skip the line
Dolmabahce Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays.
Topkapi Palace is closed to visitors on Tuesdays
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
This is a walking tour.