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Full-Day City Tour: Explore Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar with Luxury Minibus
4.6
41 Ratings
Istanbul
Collect you from your Hotel or Cruise Ship for an all day private excursion. Visit the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Blue Mosque - One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
- Grand Bazaar - In addition to its historical importance, it’s a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world. Closed on Mondays and replaces with Basilica Cistern
- Hippodrome - The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
- Topkapi Palace - The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Skip the long lines with guaranteed access
- Complimentary hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Exclusive transport in a private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance Fees to Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia
Additional Information
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minibus will be used for Pick up from the hotels and drop off. The tour itself is a walking tour
- Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays and replaces with Basilica Cistern
- Inner parts of Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Location
Blue Mosque
Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(41 Ratings)
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Kevingv153yz
Jul 26, 2024
Day tour in istanbul - Had a great time exploring and learning about Istanbul’s greatest attractions and history. My tour guide Barish was very knowledgeable . He was also very accommodating and made my experience in Turkey more enjoyable. I highly recommend
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T
Jun 21, 2024
Don't go without Baris. - Baris was amazing and very knowledgeable about all the places we visited today. He was patient and so informative. His sparkling smile lit up the room at Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi palace. He is a sure fire winner and top of his class.
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Notaes22
Jun 12, 2024
Barish is a very good guide imparting valuable information on this tour. - It was a very informative tour, our guide was able to show where to take the best photographs, was able to give us free time to see the sights and it was a busy day 3 in total were visited. So enjoyable.
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Lennaleung
Jun 10, 2024
Great tour guide - BARISH is a great tour guide. He is friendly, patient and knowledgeable. He can explain so much detail information of different attractions. We had a wonderful day.
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Navigator10970563392
Jun 10, 2024
Best tour Istanbul - We had a wonderful day tour with our guide Barish . He was so informative and helpful. We highly recommend this tour . Within one day we saw the most important sights in Beautiful Istanbul
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Holly_t
Jun 7, 2024
Amazing Private Tour - Fatih is an amazing guide-very knowledgeable and personable. He added places that we wanted to see in addition to those that were listed with no problem. Really enjoyed spending the day with him.
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Ftmyles
Jun 5, 2024
Bruce as Barish - My boyfriend and I think Bruce was brilliant and have a huge wealth of knowledge! Thank you for making our day in Istanbul memorable. We're so glad we had you as our tour guide!
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Rod_b
Nov 2, 2023
Fabulous tour guide... - Fabulous tour guide (Korhan). Very flexible, and took all the time we needed - no rush. Learned alot about history of Turkey and Istanbul. Highly recommend.
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Clay_h
Oct 5, 2023
Very nice and informative - Our guide was very informative and personable. After we visited historical monuments we went shopping at the Grand Bazaar where he showed us very nice vendors which has good prices.
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Montanajulie
Jun 23, 2024
Baris did a great job for our tour. - Baris did a great job for our tour. Very easy to understand and explained the history clearly. Two thumbs up! I would recommend this tour. Just be aware that it does require the purchase of entry tickets to a couple places.
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