Istanbul: Private Old City Walk
ID: GYG168434-254351
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Country: Turkey
Country: Turkey
Duration: 07:00 hours
Description
An escorted excursion through the charismatic streets of Old Istanbul encountering many of its historical mosques, palaces and bazaars.
Your private tour guide will meet you at your hotel reception at 9:00AM, and together you will either walk or catch public transportation to the Old City. Your private Istanbul Old City walk is a full-day walking tour that covers the main highlights of the city such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
You will start your tour with a visit to the Topkapi Palace, which was the home and seat of the government of the Ottomans for nearly 400 years. It’s the heart of the great Ottoman Empire, ruled by the monarch who lived in Topkapi’s Harem section with a huge family and servants. You will then visit the Blue Mosque, which is the second largest mosque in Istanbul and was built during the regime of Sultan Ahmet. It is known for its 16th century blue Iznik tiles and 6 minarets.
After this, you will have a lunch break and continue to the Hagia Sophia, the church of divine wisdom. Built as a church by the Byzantines and decorated with mosaic tile icons, it served as a mosque during the Ottoman era. It is still today one of the most popular museums in the city. Your tour will end with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, which was built in the second half of the 15th century and is the largest covered bazaar in the world with its more than 4000 shops.
Your private tour guide will meet you at your hotel reception at 9:00AM, and together you will either walk or catch public transportation to the Old City. Your private Istanbul Old City walk is a full-day walking tour that covers the main highlights of the city such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
You will start your tour with a visit to the Topkapi Palace, which was the home and seat of the government of the Ottomans for nearly 400 years. It’s the heart of the great Ottoman Empire, ruled by the monarch who lived in Topkapi’s Harem section with a huge family and servants. You will then visit the Blue Mosque, which is the second largest mosque in Istanbul and was built during the regime of Sultan Ahmet. It is known for its 16th century blue Iznik tiles and 6 minarets.
After this, you will have a lunch break and continue to the Hagia Sophia, the church of divine wisdom. Built as a church by the Byzantines and decorated with mosaic tile icons, it served as a mosque during the Ottoman era. It is still today one of the most popular museums in the city. Your tour will end with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, which was built in the second half of the 15th century and is the largest covered bazaar in the world with its more than 4000 shops.
Highlights
- Visit the Hagia Sophia
- See the Topkapi Palace
- Experience the Blue Mosque
- Walk through the Grand Bazaar
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• On Sundays, The Grand Bazaar is closed so you will visit the Arasta Bazaar
• On Mondays, The Hagia Sophia is closed so you will visit the Basilica Cistern
• On Tuesdays, Topkapi Palace is closed so you will visit Basilica Cistern
• At the time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums, no shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed, knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
• You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A moderate amount of walking is involved
• Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are going to meet with your guide at 09.00 am at your hotel reception.
• On Mondays, The Hagia Sophia is closed so you will visit the Basilica Cistern
• On Tuesdays, Topkapi Palace is closed so you will visit Basilica Cistern
• At the time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums, no shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed, knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
• You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A moderate amount of walking is involved
• Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are going to meet with your guide at 09.00 am at your hotel reception.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.