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Istanbul Highlights Tour: Top Must-See Sights
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86 Ratings
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As Turkland Tours, we provide the finest tours with highly skilled tour guides.
We will take you to the top must-see sights in Istanbul and ensure you have an excellent time throughout the day.
As Turkland Tours, we provide the finest tours with highly skilled tour guides.
We will take you to the top must-see sights in Istanbul and ensure you have an excellent time throughout the day.
Duration:
17 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Now a museum, Hagia Sophia was built in the 6th century by the Emperor Justinian, and was one of the largest basilicas in the Christian world. After the Ottoman conquest, it was converted to a mosque and is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world. Take a moment to linger here to admire the fine Byzantine…
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Now a museum, Hagia Sophia was built in the 6th century by the Emperor Justinian, and was one of the largest basilicas in the Christian world. After the Ottoman conquest, it was converted to a mosque and is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world. Take a moment to linger here to admire the fine Byzantine mosaics
- Blue Mosque - One of the most famous monuments in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque) is a superb creation in the classical Ottoman style. The mosque has six towering minarets and 260 windows illuminating its vast main chamber, which is decorated with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles.
- Topkapi Palace - The largest and oldest palace in the world, Topkapi is the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire. With its treasury and exotic buildings overlooking the Golden Horn, your visit to Topkapi promises to be a truly fascinating experience. (closed on Tuesday)
- Hippodrome - The Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Of these, an Egyptian obelisk and a bronze sculpture of three entwined serpents from Delphi survive.
- Grand Bazaar Jewelers - In operation since the 14th century, the Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s largest covered markets, with 58 streets and over 4,000 shops. The bazaar is specially known for its jewelry, leather, pottery, spices and carpets. (closed on Sunday additional time will be spent at the other locations)
What's Included
- Guiding service included
- Guiding service included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Location
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet
Tevkifhane Sokak
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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(86 Ratings)
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C9054khsharonk
Oct 21, 2024
Turkland, Turkey's amazing travel company - We had an amazing trip planned by Turkland Travel Company. From start to finish they coordinated 3 days in Istanbul, 1 day in Ephesus, and 3 days in Cappadocia. The hotels were very well located and comfortable. Our transportation was seamless and our guides went above and beyond to make sure we got the most out of our visit.
Our guide, in Istanbul, Ozden, provided detailed knowledge of the iconic sites we were visiting. He adjusted our schedule when we became tired. In addition all of the details were arranged and we were able to relax and enjoy the sights, making the trip stress-free. Thank you Ozden. You made us feel like we were visiting Istanbul with a very dear friend.
Ibrahim, from Turkland, was available for suggestions and support whenever it was needed. He even managed to get us on our way to Cappadocia when we were delayed in the cruise port. Thank you again for rescuing us.
We would not hesitate to book through them again. They tailored the adventure to our interests and abilities, making our trip unforgettable! If you are planning on visiting Turkey we highly recommend Turkland.
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Annega4463yd
Oct 16, 2024
A Great tour of an amazing city - Onur our Guide was terrific, great knowledge and assed the queues brilliantly so we had very little waits. Onur also took us to a fab lunch place and then to a coffee place. We saw everything we wanted to do and never felt rushed.
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Q6372dwdavidr
Oct 11, 2024
Thoroughly recommended - the best way to tour Istanbul - My wife and I are both around 70 years old. When we arrived by bus from Gallipoli at our hotel Levni in Istanbul very late on a Sunday night, we were concerned about an early start and a potentially exhausting walking tour for the next day - our first visit to Istanbul. We need not have worried. Noting our late arrival, our contact Ibrahim called to say he had upgraded our hotel room, which gave us brilliant views across the Bosphorus. He also advised that he had delayed the start of our tour the next day and limited the group to just we two with our guide Onur - a very private tour. He encouraged us to set the pace ourselves and to finish when we were too tired. The whole two days with Onur were absolutely brilliant. He was courteous, understanding and very knowledgeable, with excellent English, and he was very responsive to our needs and wishes. He ensured that we walked the sights at a sensible pace, had time to look and absorb, and also had time to have a bite for lunch. The second day we spent time on a Bosphorus cruise and then took the ferry across to the Asian side where he escorted us to a number of eateries to sample the local food. At the cruise terminal we bumped into a likeable American couple who were unsure which cruise boat to join. We asked if they could tag along with us, an idea which Onur readily agreed to, and we all had a great time thanks to Onur's diligence and knowledge. We discussed all sorts of issues and ideas with him, from the parrots in the Topkapi palace gardens to giving up smoking! It is fair to say that by the end of our second day, we regarded Onur much more as a friend than just a tour guide. He gave us precise details of when to visit the Blue Mosque the next day (without him) to avoid the crowds, and his advice was absolutely correct - we walked straight in. To help me visit the Turkish Air Force Museum on our last day, Onur helped me purchase the Istanbul transport card, ensured I had enough credit on the card and wrote out instructions for getting there via the Marmaray metro line; it all worked perfectly. For my wife, he guided us to the best street in the city to meet her specific shopping wishes. In every respect he met and exceeded our needs and expectations, and I could not imagine anyone doing better than he did to ensure our first visit was thoroughly enjoyable in every respect.
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Trish
Sep 30, 2024
Well organised - Reliable helpful drivers in Istanbul. Very helpful with timing for airport transfers & with luggage. Made life in this wonderful, busy city just that little bit easier! Highly recommend!
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731baharc
Sep 22, 2024
Peace of mind while traveling - We had a wonderful experience working with Ibrahim at Turkland. He managed all our airport transfers and organized a custom private tour including a private yacht. He was very responsiveness and friendly, ensured prompt arrival and departure at all times. We enjoyed our travel experience, thanks to Ibrahim.
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Saucyjb
Sep 9, 2024
Beautiful Türkiye - Our Türkiye holiday was fantastic! We had our own itinerary which was made up of small group transfers and tours. The hotel accommodation was very good and in excellent locations within the cities and towns. Pickups and transfers were well organised and seamless, and the tours and tour guides were excellent! The arrangements made by the tour company, including hotel and tour bookings, all proceeded as planned. Ibrahim was always available for help and support and we were well looked after. I would highly recommend Turkland Travel to other travellers who want a self-designed itinerary without having to organise it.
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C810cjjoed
Sep 2, 2024
Turkiye and Greece Amazing holidays - My wife and I recently booked a trip to Turkiye and Greece with Fairy Chimney Travel.
From the time we arrived in Istanbul until the end of our tour every detail was carefully planned by Marcus.
Ibrahim and Ergan were constantly in contact via Whatsapps to remind us of our day's tour pick up times and also would enquire as to how we are going.
The tour guides were very friendly, passionate and very knowledgeable in particular Onur in Istanbul, he was exceptional.
The drivers were excellent, friendly. Vehicles were modern and high standard.
The hotels were excellent, very high standard, very clean and nice views. They were close to restaurants and shops.
Every transfer was on time as described and planned.
Thank you Marcus and your team for memorable experience in Turkiye and Greece.
Joseph and Anne
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155sharig
Aug 22, 2024
Great Tour! - Wow! We had an all day tour with Onur as our guide and he was amazing. He was very knowledgable about the historic sights we saw, new all the ins and outs of Istanbul. It was an all day tour but he really was our official guide book for our two full days there. When we come back to Istanbul, we will contact this service before we even leave home.
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Paradise59614130183
Jun 28, 2024
Private Guiding Services Istanbul- Fantastic. - Outstanding service, on time & clear communication. Very knowledgeable guides who made us feel so comfortable & at ease; they all shared their love and pride in
modern Türkiye, it’s culture & ancient histories. I have no hesitation in recommending Ibrahim and all of his team to those wishing to experience Türkiye.
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Galinaz509
Jun 24, 2024
Unforgettable trip to Turkey - We had the most amazing experience with the Turkland Travel agency. Over just two weeks we managed to see the best of Turkey and even relax for a few days in Bodrum.
The trip was one of the best we have ever had! Everything was well planed, organised and executed. When I got sick, Ibrahim and his team arranged a private transport and took me immediately to the hospital. Likely, I was able to continue our holidays without any changes or delays. Communication was excellent and the guides were knowledgeable and accomodating.
We would highly recommend Turkland Travel to anyone who wants to explore Turkey with a piece of mind. Amazing country, wonderful people, unforgettable experience…
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