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
Highlights
- 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)
Full description
Meet your guide at your hotel or port and start the tour with the highlights of Istanbul. See the beautiful Hagia Sophia, admire the great blend of Christian and Islamic influences with beautiful interior of mosaics and significant history.
Marvel at the Blue Mosque, a great monument of oriental architecture which houses 27,000 pieces of handmade blue tiles.
The Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market are two colorful indoor bazaars and have lots of shops offering a variety of spices, rugs, purses, flavored teas, jackets, Turkish delight, nuts, as well as ceramics and small souvenirs.
At the end of your tour, why not opt to take a cruise along the Bosphorus to see both Istanbul’s European and Asian sides, Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, the Rumelian Fortress, old Ottoman villas, Bosphorus bridges, and mosques. Tickets can be bought on the spot and the cruise will take place in a public ferry (unless you book the Private Yacht option).
Includes
- Private tour
- Private local guide
- Entrance and ferry tickets
- Transportation (unless option booked)
- Lunch
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
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
