Top Highlight of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour [6387P9]
During 3 days tour you will visit the best of Istanbul and get information from a private guide on any subject in Istanbul day tours. Listen the stories, learn the history. You will get transfer service in each day of the tour.
Here is the daily flexible schedule (7 hours for each day)
Day 1: Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar
Day 2: Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Kamondo Staircase, Bosphorus Cruise
Day 3: Süleymaniye Mosque, Fener And Balat Districts, Sveti Stefan Church, Greek Orthodox Patriarch, Pierre Loti Hill
Here is the daily flexible schedule (7 hours for each day)
Day 1: Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar
Day 2: Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Kamondo Staircase, Bosphorus Cruise
Day 3: Süleymaniye Mosque, Fener And Balat Districts, Sveti Stefan Church, Greek Orthodox Patriarch, Pierre Loti Hill
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
INCLUDED
- The guide meets with you at your central hotel
- Private tour with a professional local guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation (can be arranged by optional)
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Ancient hippodrome that the Romans and Eastern Romans had been arranged Chariot races.
- The first imperial palace of the Ottoman Empire built after the conquest of Constantinople from 1478 had been home to 24 generations of the Sultans.
- The famous Hagia Sophia from 6th century used to be the patriarch church of the city. It had been the largest church in the world for over 9 centuries.
- Second largest mosque in the old city built by the order of Sultan Ahmet The 1st also known as Sultanahmet mosque which is the original name. Decorated with blue and turquoise tiles.
- Largest historical bazaar in Istanbul from 1460. 3700 square meters, 4000 shops and 61 streets located under its roof considered as the first mega mall of the world.
- It’s the heart of the modern part of the Istanbul.
- Famous pedestrian street of Taksim surrounded by historical buildings, passages full of local shops and historical nostalgic tram.
- Another symbol of Istanbul from 14th century constracted by Genoesen colonists used for many different purposes over the centuries.
- The picturesque Art Nouveau styled stairs from 1850’s.
- The second imperial palace of the Ottomans in istanbul from 19th century and it is one of the largest Ottoman palaces. It represents the modernization period of the Ottoman Empire with the European styled architecture.
- The biggest historical mosque in the old city built by the order of Sultan Süleyman The Magnificent from 1557. Constructed by the most famous Turkish architect Sinan.
- A relaxing cruise with your tour guide. Bosphorus offers magnificent views and important historical monuments like Imperial palaces, Kiosks, and beautiful mansions called yalı on both European and Asian side
- Sveti Stefan Church; The Bulgarian Orthodox church of Istanbul also known as The Iron Church. It is the only iron prefabric Orthodox church of the entire world from 1898.
- Orthodox Christian and Jewish distincts of Istanbul with cobblestone streets and colorful buildings and many historical monuments.
- The highest point around Golden Horn offers the best view of the inlet.
- It is located close by Bosphorus and Golden Horn. The traders used to come here when they get the city by seaways. It is one of the largest market place in the city.
