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Top Highlights of Istanbul: Luxury Private Day Tour

8 Hours Round trip from Istanbul Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day tour of Istanbul’s top landmarks
  • 02 Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Hippodrome
  • 03 Explore Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern on Tuesdays
  • 04 Browse the historic Grand Bazaar
  • 05 Led by a professional licensed guide
  • 06 Discover Byzantine and Ottoman heritage in one day

Discover Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks on a private full-day tour led by a professional licensed guide. Explore the city’s layered history through its great monuments, from the grandeur of Hagia Sophia and the elegance of the Blue Mosque to the imperial legacy of Topkapi Palace and the atmospheric Basilica Cistern.

You’ll also visit the historic Hippodrome and experience the vibrant energy of the Grand Bazaar, where traditional crafts, jewellery, leather goods, carpets, and souvenirs fill its storied lanes. Ideal for travellers who want a classic introduction to Istanbul’s highlights in one day.

You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Istanbul
Languages English, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hagia Sophia

The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

Topkapi Palace

The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family. ** closed on Tuesdays and replaces with Basilica Cistern.

Blue Mosque

One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.

Hippodrome

The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.

Basilica Cistern

located in the southwest of Hagia Sophia. This large underground cistern built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527-565) was named as Yerebatan Palace ere among the people due to the marble columns rising from the water and countless seemingly like. It is also known as Basilica Cistern since there is a Basilica in the place where the cistern is located.

Grand Bazaar

In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Istanbul 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private Professional Licenced Tour Guide

What's Not Included

  • Transportation
  • TopkapI Palace
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Basilica Cistern

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Istanbul, TR
Tour start
Istanbul, TR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Istanbul.

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