2-Day Private Guided Highlights of Istanbul Tour: Discover Old City & Bosphorus in a Short Time

Experience the best of Istanbul in just 2 days with a private guided tour. Explore the Old City and Bosphorus, skip the lines at museums, and learn from a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Old City- Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrom, Grand Bazaar

Istanbul - Your guide meets with you at the airport or at your hotel. After you have been welcomed you enjoy a fully private guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar.

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Hagia Sophia Mosque - Once we start the tour we visit Hagia Sophia is a Late Antique place of worship in Istanbul, designed by the Greek geometers Isidore of Miletus and Anthemius of Tralles. Built-in 537 as the patriarchal cathedral of the imperial capital of Constantinople, it was the largest Christian church of the eastern Roman Empire (the Byzantine Empire) and the Eastern Orthodox Church, except during the Latin Empire from 1204 to 1261, when it became the city’s Latin Catholic cathedral. In 1453, after the Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire, it was converted into a mosque. In 1935, the secular Turkish Republic established it as a museum. In 2020, it re-opened as a mosque.

Topkapi Palace - then we visit the Topkapı Palace is a large museum in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.

Blue Mosque - Sultan Ahmed Mosque also known as the Blue Mosque is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. A functioning mosque also attracts large numbers of tourist visitors. It was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains Ahmed’s tomb, a madrasah, and a hospice.

Hippodrome - Hippodrome of Constantinople is a square in Istanbul, Turkey. Previously, it was a circus that was the sporting and social center of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

Grand Bazaar - at the end of the tour, you will have time for shopping approximately 1 hour.

Jewels of Istanbul : Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus cruise, Dolmabahce Palace, Camlica Hill, Pierre Loti Hill

Bosphorus Strait - You will take a boat to Bosphorus Strait for about 1 and a half hours. During your tour, you will see more palaces, mentions, and famous restaurants just on the side of Bosphorus.

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - The Spice Bazaar is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.

Camlica Hill - after Dolmabahce Palace, you will pass across the Bosphorus by driving and reach Camlica Hill on the Asian Continent side of Istanbul. You can see the Bosphorus, two of the bridges which link each side of Istanbul, the Old City of Istanbul, and more.

Pierre Loti Tepesi - A flyover by Cable Car, enjoy the beautiful view of Golden Horn from Pierre Loti hill.

What's Included
  • Sightseeing tours of all places mentioned in the program
  • Transport with new and air-conditioned vehicles
  • All local taxes
  • Parking fees, ferry, tolls, and petrol
  • Entrance fee for Topkapi Palace
  • Tours with English-speaking guides licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
What's Not Included
  • Drinks,visas,personal expenses,porters, tips
  • lunches
  • Entrance Fee for Hagia Sophia
Additional Information

In 2 Days you can visit the most popular places in Istanbul. The first-day itinerary includes the best of the Old City. The second-day itinerary includes the Bosphorus, Spice Market, and more. Please select the tour date taking into account the dates when the places of visit are closed. Topkapi Palace is closed every Tuesday! Grand Bazaar is closed every Sunday! At the end of the tour, you will be enchanted by the information given by your local guide. With the tickets, already have for you, you will skip all the lines at the entrance of the museums, and easily start to visit. Transportation and Local guide is included. Entrance fees are also included.

Cancellation Policy

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

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54ushman
Jun 28, 2024
Amazing holiday - The itinerary was faultless. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, professional, functual, patient, fun, and flexible. We were so comfortable with Kamil. The sights were simply breathtaking. Thank you for your impeccable service.
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Connector27887873556
Apr 16, 2024
Turkey trip year 2024 - Amazing views and historically important places . Good things is most of the attractions are located close to each other
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692fh
Nov 22, 2023
Istanbul - Istanbul is a beautiful city with rich history and architecture. We thoroughly enjoyed our guided tour. Our guide Umer was very knowledgeable. Will recommend Smart Turkish Tours. Everything was well planned and our hotel was centrally located.
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301shahrulb
Sep 9, 2022
Amazing Istanbul - Nese is our guide was so informative and kind person. I loved the walking tour at the old city. The local restaurant she took us also so good. Thanks Smart turkey tours.
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16cooperk
Jul 6, 2022
Superb time with family! - had an amazing time, saw lots of great things, the marvels of istanbul! Our tour guide Nese was amazing, knew all the best spots, insightful on tours, and enjoyed beera with us! Was a great experience, beware of turkish traffic tho!
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