Explore the fascinating history of Istanbul as you stroll by world-famous monuments with your private guide. Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and Spice Market then opt for a relaxing cruise along the Bosphorus to wrap up your tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 7 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Italian, French, German, Spanish
- Pickup included
- Your private guide will meet you at hotel
Experience
- Tour the old city of Istanbul with your private guide
- Admire the great blend of Christian and Islamic influences at Hagia Sophia
- Visit Blue Mosque to admire the beautiful handmade tiles of the Ottoman Era
- Enjoy shopping at the Grand Bazaar, the Spice Market, and the covered bazaars for the spices, sweets and souvenirs
- Take an optional cruise on the Bosphorus and pass the Bosphorus suspension bridge (tickets not included)
- Private tour
- Private local guide
- Entrance and ferry tickets
- Transportation (unless option booked)
- Lunch
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Know before you go
- The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Annual closing dates of all museums and bazaars in Istanbul as follows: January 1 New Year; June 24/27 Ramadan; August 31/Sept 4 Sacrifice; October 29 Republic Day
- Please note that the Blue Mosque will be closed to visitors between 1 March and 15 May 2018 due to renovations. During this time there will be no interior visit and the Mosque and will be seen from outside only
- Hagia Sophia will be closed on Mondays between 30 October 2018 and 1 April 2019
- The Blue Mosque is being renovated until end of 2020 so some parts of the ceiling might be temporarily covered