Highlights of Istanbul Half Day or Full Day Private Tour

Highlights of Istanbul Half Day or Full Day Private Tour

Instead of having huge groups following a guide with a sign, we offer intimate tours with a maximum of 8-10 people. We would all like to learn the facts, but we also tell the stories behind the history.

Our English speaking, local leaders
-are all professional Tour Guides.
-all have a four year university degree in Tour Guiding.
-use a conversational style and invite questions to enhance the experience.
-don’t take you to the carpet/leather/tile shops unless you ask in advance.
-are enthusiastic, reliable, knowledgeable and happy to share their culture.
-are licensed tour guides and have priority entry on the museum ticket lines. Save your time and see more!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey

The center for entertainment, amusement and sports in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. The Egyptian Obelisk, the serpentine column and the German fountain of Willhelm II are sites to be visited.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, one of the most revered masterpieces of the Islamic world, is famous with its blue ceramic tiles and six minarets.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

The Church of Holy Wisdom, undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the world, was used as a mosque during Ottomans and now serves as a museum.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

The former imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans and the oldest and the largest remaining palaces in the world. Today, it is used as a museum to exhibit works of art and many priceless artifacts. The harem section is not included in this tour.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Basilica Cistern, Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3, Istanbul 34410 Turkey

The cistern was known in Byzantium as thebasilica Cistern, Justinian wasthe founder of the largest underground cistern, built after the Nika Revolt in 532.The number ofthe inhabitants ofConstantinople increased and bring a problem of water supply. Basilica Cistern was used to store water for the Great Palace.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Beyazıt, Kalpakçılar Cd. No:22, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world with more almost 4000 shops owing rich collection of handmade carpets, jewelery, leather and souvenirs.

Duration: 30 minutes