Istanbul private tour with skip line tickets included
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Get to the heart of old Constantinople with this private 1-day walking tour of Istanbul's old city, Sultanahmet. Visit the Roman-era Hippodrome, the iconic Blue Mosque, Topkapi Serayi, home of the Ottoman sultans, and the stunning Hagia Sophia cathedral-mosque before haggling for souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar. Most people spend 8 hours or less on this tour.
Your experience
Stop 1
Worldwide famous Blue Mosque, covered with blue tiles and ceramics, Only the mosque with 6 minarets in the city
Stop 2
World largest ancient shopping mall. 3700 independent shops, see the main samples of local items
Stop 3
One of the seven wonders of the world.Interior visit to Hagia Sophia Mosque with your guide. We may replace Hagia Sophia with the Underground basilica cistern in case a big renovation starts inside the Temple
Stop 4
Ancient hippodrome of Constantinapole,see the Byzantian and Egyptian Colums over 2500 years old.
Stop 5
a private guided detailed visit of the topkapi palace including the harem section palace is closed on Tuesday we do visit underground basilica cistern
Stop 6
Learn and try how to make pottery
Stop 7
An optional visit of Turkish handycraft and souvenier center,
What’s included
- Skip Line Tickets for Hagia Sophia
- Private Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel or Cruise Port by Airconditioned vehicles
- Private expert tour guiding for the day
- Unique time to discover Turkish Handcrafts: (Carpet -Leather-Ceramic and Jewelry)
- Pre-reserved tickets for Topkapi Palace
Not included
- Drinks
- Lunch
Meeting and pickup
we do meet the travelers at this point to start the tour in case we do not pick up
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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