Private Tour of Istanbul Old Town District

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Duration

8 Hours

Tour Type

Istanbul Daily Tours

Group Size

100 persons

Location

Istanbul

Overview

Private Tour of Istanbul Old Town District delivers all the most significant sites made memorable by your expert guide and closes with the excitement and atmosphere of the Bazaar ! unmissable excursion…

This private tour of Istanbuls old town is an absolute must !

The most significant sites made memorable by an expert guide and then the exciting atmospheric Bazaar experience, History and Culture at its best !

This tour usually begins at 09:00 and ends at 16:30, however the timing can be altered according to your request during booking.

Highlights:
See the monuments of the ancient Hippodrome.
Visit the Blue Mosque, a stunning example of Ottoman architecture.
Visit the outstanding Hagia Sophia, one of Turkey’s most important museums.
Marvel at the grandeur of Topkapi Palace.
Try out your bargaining skills at the Grand Bazaar.

Please Note:
On Mondays, the St. Sophia is closed and will be replaced by the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul.
On Tuesdays, Topkapi Palace is closed and will be replaced by Archaeological Museum of Istanbul
On Sundays the Grand Bazaar is closed and will be replaced by Spice Market.

Included/Excluded

Pick-up and drop-off service

Services of an expert local guide

Entrance fees to attractions

Private transportation in a non-smoking air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch, Gratuities

Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Sultanahmet

Istanbul has a history which spans almost 2,500 years, and this is nowhere more evident than in the Old City area of Sultanahmet. Begin your full-day tour at the Hippodrome, once the site of chariot races during the Roman and Byzantine era. See the ancient monuments which stand here to this day, such as the Obelisk of the Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. We continue to the Blue Mosque. Famous for its beautiful courtyard and impressive minarets, the mosque gets its nickname from the splendid blue tiles that cover its interior walls, and is probably the most photographed site in Istanbul.

Topkapi Palace

The tour continues with a visit to Topkapi Palace, home to the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Today Topkapi Palace is a spectacular museum which houses the Muslim world’s holiest relics, including the cloak and sword of the Prophet Mohammed.

Hagia Sophia

After a short break for lunch our next venue is the Hagia Sophia, one of the worlds architectural gems. An ancient basilica dating back to the 4th century, the Hagia Sophia stood as the Cathedral of Constantinople for over a thousand years before being converted into a mosque in 1453; today it serves as a museum attracting people from all over the world. We end your tour at Istanbuls famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered marketplace in the world, where you may find all kind of gifts, leather, clothing, rugs, antiques, and jewelery in an authentic Oriental atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and aromas of this bustling bazaar, and shop till you drop!