Experience the best of Istanbul on a private full-day tour. Visit iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, explore the Topkapi Palace and Hippodrome Square, and shop at the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal guide and transportation throughout the day.
Experience the best of Istanbul on a private full-day tour. Visit iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, explore the Topkapi Palace and Hippodrome Square, and shop at the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal guide and transportation throughout the day.
- Hippodrome - The guide will meet guests at their hotel lobby or at the Istanbul port. The tour begins at Hippodrome Square, historically known for chariot races and Byzantine riots during the Roman and Byzantine periods.
- Blue Mosque - Next, the tour proceeds to the Blue Mosque, renowned for its stunning blue Iznik tiles.
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- Hippodrome - The guide will meet guests at their hotel lobby or at the Istanbul port. The tour begins at Hippodrome Square, historically known for chariot races and Byzantine riots during the Roman and Byzantine periods.
- Blue Mosque - Next, the tour proceeds to the Blue Mosque, renowned for its stunning blue Iznik tiles.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Just a short walk from the Blue Mosque is the Hagia Sophia, constructed in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I.
Update for St. Sophia interior visit:
Live guiding is prohibited in St. Sophia after January 15, 2024. Visitors must use their smartphones and headphones during the visit. Headphones can be purchased at the entrance for 3.5 USD if needed. The system functions similarly to an audio guide. Visitors without smartphones can follow the signs and read the information provided on them.
- Topkapi Palace - The tour continues to Topkapi Palace, which served as the residence of the Ottoman sultans and the administrative and educational center of the state. Built between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople, the visit includes the weapons section.
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Grand Bazaar - Following Topkapi Palace, the tour visits the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets globally, featuring over 58 covered streets and more than 1,200 shops, attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is famous for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops.
Drive back to the port concludes the services.

- GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
- Local taxes
- GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
- Local taxes
- Lunch and Drinks
- Tips to your guide and driver (optional)
- Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets )
- Lunch and Drinks
- Tips to your guide and driver (optional)
- Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets )
This exclusive tour, with an option for a small group, features five remarkable highlights of the magnificent city of Istanbul: the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square, and the Grand Bazaar. A personal guide and an air-conditioned van will be at your service from the moment you meet at your hotel reception until the tour…
This exclusive tour, with an option for a small group, features five remarkable highlights of the magnificent city of Istanbul: the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square, and the Grand Bazaar. A personal guide and an air-conditioned van will be at your service from the moment you meet at your hotel reception until the tour concludes.
- Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays: Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar during religious holidays will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.