Private Guided Istanbul Tour Full Day
ID: GYG552467-950624
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Private Tour will summarize the History of the City. First-time visitors willl enjoy unhurried visits to the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar.
Private Tour is an amazing start that will introduce the historical development of the city under the Roman Empire and then the Ottoman Empire.
This tour will provide you to compare the Empires in different cultures and religions.
Definitely, first-time visitors to Istanbul will gain a good vision of the past but also the future of Istanbul. you'll enjoy unhurried visits to the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, hippodrome With me and there's no chance of getting lost in the Grand Bazaar. We will have an opportunity to see Turkish handicrafts. Pause the tour at any point to ask questions or adjust the itinerary. we are going to have our local food in a local restaurant.
•Hippodrome for the chariot races of Roman Empire includes the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent and Constantine Obelisk and German Fountain.
•Visit the famous Sultanahmet Mosque, as Blue Mosque. Discover the blue iznik tiles used as part of interior design.
• Experience the Hagia Sophia built in 537 A. D. By Emperor Justinian with top universal magnificent dome and impressive mosaics
• See Topkapi Palace, Home of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years, and visit the exhibition of Treasury, cloths and weapons also Holy relics
• See Hagia Irina church, the first church in Istanbul.
•See Basilica Cistern Underground Water reservoir area where Dan Brown's book ''INFERNO'' and Second Oldest Movie of James Bond " from Russia with Love" were filmed.
•Finalize the day at the famous Grand Bazaar with 4000 shops.
• Get the personalized experience of a private tour
• Taste the local good food ( meat/vegetarian/dessert)
• Discover Turkish handicrafts through expert
Option 1- Private Guided Tour
Option 2- Private Guided Tour and Vehicle
Highlights
- See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Cistern with your own personal guide
- Take memorable photos while exploring the Grand Bazaar's 4,000 shops
- Marvel at the Basilica Cistern as featured in Dan Brown's novel, "Inferno"
- Discover Sultanahmet Square, Topkapi Palace, and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque
- Discover Turkish handicrafts through expert
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. On these days, it will be replaced with the Arasta Baazar or the Spice Bazaar
Women need to wear a scarf to cover their head
Hotel pickup and drop off ( if option selected)
Private Guide will meet you at Galataport (istanbul cruise Port), Hotels, Airbnb Locations. This option has no Transportation.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
