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Best of Istanbul in One Day: Private Guided City Tour

6 Hours Round trip from Istanbul Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private guided tour of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks
02 Visit the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace
03 Explore the Grand Bazaar and its many shopping opportunities
04 Learn about Istanbul’s history, culture, and architecture from a licensed guide
05 See monuments including the German Fountain, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and Column of Constantine
06 Meet your guide at Hagia Sophia for a convenient start point

Discover Istanbul’s historic heart on a private guided tour that brings together some of the city’s most iconic landmarks in a single day. Explore the Hippodrome, admire the grandeur of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, and visit Topkapi Palace while learning about the history, culture, and architecture that shaped the city.

Your experience also includes time at the Grand Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s most famous shopping destinations, with opportunities to browse items such as carpets, leather, jewellery, and antique tiles. With a licensed English-speaking guide leading the way, this tour offers a convenient introduction to the highlights of Istanbul.

Discover Istanbul’s historic heart on a private guided tour that brings together some of the city’s most iconic landmarks in a single day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Istanbul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hippodrome

Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments, The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Column of Constantine.

Haghia Sophia

Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture.

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey.

Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administrative and as the art center of the state.

Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, antique tiles etc.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Istanbul 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional licensed English-speaking guide
Meet at Hagia Sophia

What's Not Included

Gratuities for guide (optional)
Personal expenses
Meal & Beverages
Entrance Ticket of Topkapi Palace
Entrance Ticket of Hagia Sophia

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Topkapi Palace Entrance Fee is 2750 TRY. You can pay to guide for SKIP-THE-LINE tickets.
The pick-up service available only from centrally located hotels on foot. Otherwise, you will meet with the guide in front of Hagia Sophia.
Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee is 25 €. You can pay to guide for SKIP-THE-LINE tickets.
If you are coming with cruise, we use tram or van.

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