Istanbul Private Half Day Guided Tour [425970P5]
This private guided tour aims to give you the most important information and details of what happened in history, behind of Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Hippodromme..! The private guide has priority to skip the line and save a lot of time for you. And also the certificated guide will give you all details behind of those historical places and that's what really makes it so interesting about Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace!
(We offering the visitor personalized and customizable tours, allowing you to tailor your excursion to your interests and preferences) You can add Basalica Cistern and Blue Mosque by removing Topkapı Palace during your tour.
(We offering the visitor personalized and customizable tours, allowing you to tailor your excursion to your interests and preferences) You can add Basalica Cistern and Blue Mosque by removing Topkapı Palace during your tour.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
INCLUDED
- Private professional personal tour guide
- Skip the Long Line
- Meet up and Bring back to desired address
NOT INCLUDED
- Admission fee
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Topkapi Palace is one of the world’s largest surviving palaces and was built between 1460 and 1478 under the orders of Sultan Mehmed II a few years after he conquered Constantinople. The palace served as the home of the Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. It was also the state’s administrative and educational headquarters. The Topkapi Palace complex consists of four main courtyards and many smaller buildings. Female members of the Sultan's family lived in the harem, and leading state officials, including the Grand Vizier, held meetings in the Imperial Council building. The Topkapi Palace is huge place and it needs few hours to discover it. İts just like small village and there are alot of stories and intrigues to tell :) We private tour guides have priority to skip the lonq lines at the museums and Topkapi Palace is museum as well.
- Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya, Santa Sofia) Built in 6th century by Emperor Justinian. It plays a very important role in Christian and Islamic World. After the Ottoman conquest the bells, altar, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many mosaics were covered to convert church into a mosque. (the entry fee is not included and its about 30$ per person)
- Hippodrome of Constantinople, located in Sultanahmet/Istanbul, was a public arena mainly for chariot races. The Hippodrome of Constantinople was also home to gladiatorial games, official ceremonies, celebrations, protests, torture to the convicts and so on. Hippodrome functioned all in Roman (203-330 CE), Byzantine (330-1453 CE), and Ottoman (1453-1922) periods. Your guide will be giving you all important details about amzing history of Hippodrome! No Addmission Fee
