Skip-The-Line:1, 2 or 3 Days Private Istanbul Guided Tour
Overview
See the sights of Istanbul that most interest you on a customized 1 -2 or 3 -days tour with a private guide. Opt for a single day and see the whole of the Old City, plus the Grand Bazaar. Extend the tour to include a second day and visit the Spice Bazaar, Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim, and Istiklal Street, plus a Bosphorus cruise.Please note that your guide is happy to alter the itinerary completely to accommodate your personal interests.
Day 1: Private istanbul Guided Tour Day:Blue Mosq,Hagia Sophia,Topkapi Palace,Basilica Cistern,Grand Bazar
Day 2:Private istanbul Guided Tour : Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus cruise, Dolmabahce Palace, Istiklal Street, and Taksim
Day 3:Private istanbul Tour:Galata Tower,Fener Rum Patrikhanesi,Kariye Museum,Pierre Loti Tepesi
*Private guide means a more personalized experience
*Option to select a 1 - 2 or 3 day private tour by walking or VAN
*Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
*Customize the itinerary according to your schedule.
What's Included
- Private Tour
- 1 - 2 or 3 Days (depending on option selected)
- Professional guide
- Museum/Attraction Tickets
- Transportation from/back to hotel and between sites (unless option selected)
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
***Tour guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or Galataport. If hotel is not centrally located,meeting point with tour guide is the front of German .
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Sultanahmet Square
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Taksim Square
1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dolmabahce Palace
1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Galata Tower
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bosphorus Strait
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Taksim Square
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Istiklal Caddesi
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Galata Tower
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Suleymaniye Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Balat
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Pierre Loti Tepesi
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Halic
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- N-A
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Blue Mosque is closed until 2pm on Fridays
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays
- Galata Tower will be visited from outside as tour guides have no priority to skip the line due to Galata Tower regulation
- Hagia Sophia will be closed for visit during praying time
- Families with young children will be accompanied by kid-friendly tour guide
- For last minute bookings, tour starting time can be flexible
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