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Istanbul Private Full-Day Classics Tour with Options

4.9  / 5
35 reviews
Activity provider:Los Picos Travel
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Istanbul Private Full-Day Classics Tour with Options

Activity provider:Los Picos Travel
4.9  / 5
35 reviews

From US$ 193.84 per group up to 2

Visit the classic monuments of Istanbul on a full-day private tour, on an itinerary that includes the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Marvel at the architectural grandeur and opulence of these iconic sites.

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Duration 6 hours
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English, French, German
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Experience

Highlights
  • See the classic sites of Istanbul on a private guided tour
  • Marvel at the exceptional architecture and history of the Blue Mosque
  • Visit Topkapi Palace, home to Ottoman sultans for 4 centuries
  • Explore the Grand Bazaar, where anything you might want is available
Full description
Your full-day tour begins with a morning visit to the Hippodrome, which at one time was the center of Byzantine social and recreational life. A few parts of this spectacular site remain, including the Obelisk of Thutmose III and the Serpent Column. The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is located next to the Hippodrome. Its exceptional architectural design features 1 main dome, 8 secondary domes, 6 minarets, and a vast number of blue tiles – hence the name. Built during the reign of Ahmed the First, the Blue Mosque continues to function as a mosque as well as being one of the city’s top tourist attractions. Next is a visit to Topkapi Palace, which dates back to 1459. It served as the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 4 centuries. In 1924, the palace was officially declared a museum. The Palace covers a large site and features several buildings. You’ll see a fine collection of Imperial and Ottoman utensils, relics, caftans, and portraits of the sultans. Following your visit to Topkapi Palace it will time for a lunch break, and your guide will recommend some restaurants where you can enjoy delicious Turkish cuisine. After lunch you’ll take a tour of Hagia Sophia, which served both Christianity and Islam at different times in history. When it was first built in 537, it was an Eastern Orthodox church. In 1453, when Constantinople was conquered by the Ottoman Turks, the hall was transformed into an imperial mosque. Approximately 5 centuries later, Hagia Sophia was converted into a museum. After visiting Hagia Sophia you’ll travel to the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, comprising 61 covered streets and more than 3,000 shops offering almost anything you might need. The bazaar is a part of the walled city and was built during the years 1455-1461.
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  • Tour guide
  • Pre-reserved entrance tickets (value of the entrance must be paid to your guide as extra)
  • Transportation
  • Admission fees for sites
  • Lunches
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips/gratuities

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  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

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To see all these sights, it is so much more enjoyable with a guide, the history and hidden parts were all brought alive by the guide. His knowledge was amazing and he even customised it to what we wanted to see on top of the usual Hagia Sofia etc, we wanted to see the walls of Constantinople. Our guide was awesome, very friendly and it was highly enjoyable- well worth it.

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June 15, 2023

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We had a great day. Our PhD guide provided serious insights into the historic, cultural and theological influences that have shaped Istanbul along with sharp commentary on the buildings we were visiting, all delivered with engaging, enthusiastic style.

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