• Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya, Santa Sofia) was constructed in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. It holds significant importance in both the Christian and Islamic worlds. Following the Ottoman conquest, the bells, altar, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many mosaics were covered to transform the church into a mosque.

• Blue Mosque - The Blue Mosque, built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of the Ottoman Empire, is a truly magnificent architectural masterpiece, with remarkably delicate proportions for such a large structure. Interestingly, locals never refer to it as the Blue Mosque; they call it Sultan Ahmet Mosque (Camii). There is a wealth of fascinating information to share about this beautiful mosque.

• Basilica Cistern - In Sultanahmet, the heart of Istanbul, lies the mysterious Basilica Cistern. This venue has been featured in many movies and series, including the 2016 film “Inferno,” starring Tom Hanks, based on Dan Brown’s book. The Basilica Cistern, also known as Basilica Palace, is one of Istanbul’s most significant historical structures. The unique features of the columns and the inverted Medusa head draw much attention. The cistern was built on the site of a former basilica, hence the name Cisterna Basilica. For more detailed information, consider booking a private guided tour to explore this site. A private guide can help skip the lines, manage tickets, and make the most of your limited time.

• Hippodrome - The Byzantine Hippodrome, now Sultanahmet Square, was the site of chariot races during the Roman Empire. It features the Egyptian Column from the Byzantine Empire era and the German Fountain.

• Grand Bazaar - The Grand Bazaar is a place that preserves many vanishing professions with its unique culture. It is the world’s oldest and largest bazaar, showcasing a wide variety of products. With over 3,000 shops, it attracts approximately 400,000 visitors. During the Ottoman Empire, jewelry and precious hand-woven textiles from across the country were brought to the Grand Bazaar for sale. It remains a shopping paradise for those who appreciate traditional textiles and authentic jewelry.

• Private professional personal tour guide
• Private transportation
• Skip the long line at museums
• On-board WiFi
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Tips are not included
• Entrance fee

This private guided tour aims to give you most important information about history of those beautiful monuments such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern and Hippodrome so what actually makes special about these places are the history behind of them and that is where the guide will be giving you all details about history and what happened in back of time until present day. The professional tour guide will ccompany you which will make things easier and comfortable in most of the touristic places, museums and palaces the tour guides have the priority can skip the lines. The best part is the tour is customizable for so you can add new places you would like to see or remove the places you don’t want to see.

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