Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour in Istanbul [117866P30]
Make the most out of your stay in Istanbul with a local driver who will show you around. Admire the most popular attractions from the comfort of your own private car in a fully customizable tour. Your Welcomer will share historical facts and immerse you into the Turkish lifestyle.
Explore the Historical Peninsula where the heart of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire once beat. The name might have changed - Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - but the beauty remains timeless. Marvel at magnificent buildings such as the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Galata Tower, the Dolmabahçe Palace and unravel the past of the region. Finish off your tour admiring the view from the Bosphorus Bridge.
Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary information and their local perspective.
At the end of the ride, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation.
Explore the Historical Peninsula where the heart of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire once beat. The name might have changed - Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - but the beauty remains timeless. Marvel at magnificent buildings such as the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Galata Tower, the Dolmabahçe Palace and unravel the past of the region. Finish off your tour admiring the view from the Bosphorus Bridge.
Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary information and their local perspective.
At the end of the ride, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our operators are not official tour guides but English-speaking professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you into the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.
INCLUDED
- Hotel Pickup & Dropoff
- Free wifi on board
- Fuel and Tolls
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance Fees for all attractions
- Beverages and meals
- Tips and gratuities
- Official Tour Guide - Our drivers are English Speaking and very knowledgable of the places visited
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Or Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a still-functioning place of workship featuring stained glass windows with intricate designs and hand-painted blue tiles.
- Οnce the centre of public life in Constantinople, the Hippodrome was the scene of ferocious chariot races. The Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine are located here.
- The former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral dedicated to Holy Wisdom, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum.
- It was constructed beneath the palace and its purpose was water storage as well as water filtration for those buildings.
- An opulent complex of four courtyards, a harem, and a garden that served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.
- One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops offering a large array of products.
- Called Christea Turris by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of the city.
- City's largest square, famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels. It is also the location of the Republic Monument.
- A 19th century, baroque-style building is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire.
- Known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, is one of the three bridges spanning the Bosphorus strait while connecting Europe and Asia.
- Historic district, popular with tourists and full of nice cafes and restaurants.
