Private tour in Istanbul Cem B

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 259 USD

Istanbul Delights

Tour #55308
4.9 (20)
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 4 people

4 hours

Public transportation

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Istanbul tour:

Istanbul Delights is a half-day (5 hours approx. ) private guided tour of the city. If your time is limited, joining this tour you will visit all the must-see monuments of Istanbul, getting the best the city has to offer. The tour takes place in the Sultanahmet district, the peninsula between Europe and Asia, where over two thousand years Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans built their empires. We will stroll around the ancient part of the city, an area selected as "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO. We will also gain an insight into the daily life of its inhabitants, discovering some aspects of the city which tourists normally ignore. In an unforgettable day, we will learn a lot about the history, culture, and traditions of ancient and present-day Istanbul. Please note that being a private tour, the itinerary will be tailor-made to suit your needs and wishes.

Your Istanbul tour itinerary

This is only a suggested itinerary which can be adjusted to suit your specific needs and wishes. Tour highlights (in the visiting order) - Hippodrome - Blue Mosque (cannot be visited on Friday before 3 p. m. ) - Hagia Sophia (closed on Monday). If your visit comes to Monday or if you wish it can be replaced with the visiting of Topkapı Palace - Grand Bazaar (closed on Sunday) Tour description Tour starts at the Hippodrome, the former circus where Roman horse-chariots used to race to the cheers of the crowds. We'll continue to the Blue Mosque, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture that combines Islamic and Byzantine elements. The wonderful Hagia Sophia (closed on Monday) embodies the mix of the 3 great civilizations - Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic. The tour ends at the Grand Bazaar (closed on Sunday), one of the largest and oldest closed markets in the world. We will explore the maze of stalls and galleries where you can bargain for handmade carpets and antiques.

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Transportation Details
Type: Public Transportation

This is mainly a walking tour however we will use Transport as described; we will use public transport (tram, metro, bus and boat)

What's included
  • Other: I can speak English, Italian or Spanish
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. Entrance fees (per person): Topkapi Palace: 50 USD Basilica Cistern : 25 USD Hagia Sophia : 30 USD Lunch
  • Public Transportation
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide:

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

City Highlights

Languages
Fluent

Turkish

Fluent

Italian

Fluent

English

Conversational

Spanish

Basic

Portuguese

Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

4.9

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    Duration:

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    $ 259 USD

    Book with a 20% deposit!

    Size:

    up to 4 people

    Duration:

    4 hours

    Transportation:

    Public transportation

    Party Size:

    1

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    View our Cancellation policy

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