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Istanbul exclusive private tour one or two day options

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12 to 14 hours (approx.)
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exclusive tours to save the time and enjoy the city with your guide, skip line tickets will save the time to maximize your time in the city, also private pick up service can be organized if requested, Basilica cistern and hagia sophia are the top places to see in Istanbul and easily you can enjoy the history and architecture with your professional guide

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee 1 Coffee or tea during the cruise
  • Only pick up and drop off by private vehicle included
  • Private Guiding for 1 or two day
  • Lunch There is no food provided during the tour you can have your lunch break and choose a restaurant to have lunch
  • Entrance fee of hagia sophia museum
  • Entrance fee of basilica cistern
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “Private 2 day guided tour”.

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Meeting point

For the option “PRIVATE TOUR AND PICK UP”.

Alemdar
Divan Yolu Cd. No:6, 34400 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque serves as an important feature of Ottoman history. The architecture of the structure is revered for its grandeur, and the interior boasts intricate design and artwork. Located on a hill in Istanbul, the Mosque sits on top of an old Byzantine palace structure, and is located by the famed Hippodrome and Hagia Sophia. The exterior parts of the Blue Mosque are made of a combination of red granite, marble, pudding stone, and porphyry. The interior materials are similar, but also feature ceramic tiling, wooden features, and more.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Hagia Sophia means Church or Sanctuary of Holy Wisdom. After the Muslim conquest of Constantinople, the name was altered to refer to the structure as a mosque. The Islamic terminology became Holy Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. The Hagia Sophia is important to Christians because it served as the seat of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. To the Greek Orthodox Christians, this seat was equivalent to that of the Catholic Pope. The Hagia Sophia is known for its architectural splendor, its art, its symbolism of the consolidation of Roman political and religious powers, and its rich history. The Hagia Sophia was important to the Roman Empire because it represented the consolidation of religious and political power. This consolidation of power was best symbolized in the use of the Hagia Sophia for ceremonial coronations of emperors.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

Explore the unique Basilica Cistern or Yerebatan Palace is located in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district. It was built under the Stoa Basilica, which was built as a center of commerce, justice and art between the 3rd and 4th centuries. First constructed by Emperor Constantine, the small building was rebuilt by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century due to the corruption of the city during the uprisings in 532. Because all the waters around Istanbul were saltwater, the Basilica Cistern served filtered drinking water to the Great Palace and the buildings around it. 1453 after the conquest of Istanbul by the Ottoman Empire, water was also supplied to Topkapi Palace.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

The story of the Hippodrome of Constantinople starts in ancient times; it dates from the beginning of 3rd century AD and was built on the orders of emperor Septimius Severus. Byzantium already enjoyed a strategic and important position at this time, although it had to wait until the 4th century to reach its zenith of power. It became the capital of the Roman Empire on the initiative of Constantine the Great who renamed it Constantinople, the city of Constantine, and it was expanded with impressive buildings.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

The Grand Bazaar was commissioned by Mehmet II (1444-1481) immediately after the Ottoman conquest of Istanbul in 1453 to provide financial resources for the Hagia Sophia. The construction of the Grand Bazaar began in 1461. The Grand Bazaar, which was a wooden structure at the beginning, is now entirely built of stone and brick. Bricks were used for the vaulted arches, cut stones were used at the base of the arches, and walls were built by plastering over bricks or stone. The oldest building is the Cevahir or İç Bedesten. The second oldest building is the Sandal Bedesten. Bedesten, a vaulted and fireproofed segment of the Grand Bazaar, gets its name from bez (cloth) and means cloth seller’s market. Both bedestens are typical examples of classical Ottoman architecture.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Sultanahmet District

Enjoy the views of Sultanahmet are while walking from one to the other sights to see, different architecture of buildings, parks, fountains
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

5K Rug Store

Learn and enjoy how to wiving session in Istanbul, learn the culture and technics, get the real information about the quaility handicrafts,
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

FIRCA El Sanatlari Merkezi Seramik

Learn and try a pottery workshop by a professional artist
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

The Spice Bazaar is a must-see for all first-time visitors to İstanbul, especially foodies. Do not be afraid to haggle - it’s tradition and even expected.Sampling the tastes of the Spice Bazaar will certainly drive your taste buds wild, many vendors are more than happy to give you a little taste and flavour of their products to entice you further to buy. The overflow of vendors and sellers spills out of the bazaar in a long row, starting in the first street on your right after you walk up the right side of the spice bazaar. Stop at the dairy shops and try a piece of the most famous Turkish cheese, Beyaz Peynir, or white cheese. Also, try an olive or two. Smell the mountains of spices, from cinnamon to red pepper, piled up in huge containers.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bosphorus Strait

A Bosphorus cruise is consistently rated the number one experience in Istanbul by travellers worldwide. There is a very good reason for this. Sailing between two continents allows you to pass stunning Ottoman palaces and Byzantine fortresses. You will see elegant waterfront yalis. You will sail under the famous Bosphorus Bridge spanning Europe to Asia. The skyline of minarets and domes has captivated visitors for millennia. No visit to Istanbul is complete without this trip.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dolmabahce Palace

This natural harbour provided anchorage for the Ottoman fleet and for traditional naval ceremonies. From the 17th century the bay was gradually filled in and became one of the imperial parks on the Bosphourus known as Dolmabahçe, literally meaning “filled garden”.A series of imperial köşks (mansions) and kasırs (pavilions) were built here, eventually growing into a palace complex known as Beşiktaş Waterfront Palace.Beşiktaş Waterfront Palace was demolished in 1843 by Sultan Abdülmecid (1839-1861) on the grounds that it was made of wood and inconvenient, and construction of Dolmabahçe Palace commenced in its place
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Galata Koprusu (pass by)

Connecting two parts of Istanbul at Golden Horn. Today road for trams and cars, bottom part with restaurants and cafes. Great views of Galata tower and mosques on other side.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul exclusive private tour one or two day options?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul exclusive private tour one or two day options?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. 1 Coffee or tea during the cruise.
  • Only pick up and drop off by private vehicle included.
  • Private Guiding for 1 or two day.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. There is no food provided during the tour you can have your lunch break and choose a restaurant to have lunch.
  • entrance fee of hagia sophia museum.
  • entrance fee of basilica cistern.
  • entrances of Dolmabahce palace.
  • Boat ticket for bosphorus.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Istanbul exclusive private tour one or two day options is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul exclusive private tour one or two day options will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Tea and coffee1 Coffee or tea during the cruise
  • Only pick up and drop off by private vehicle included
  • Private Guiding for 1 or two day
  • LunchThere is no food provided during the tour you can have your lunch break and choose a restaurant to have lunch
  • Entrance fee of hagia sophia museum
  • Entrance fee of basilica cistern
  • Entrances of Dolmabahce palace
  • Boat ticket for bosphorus

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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