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Istanbul Private Guiding Service

6 Reviews 4.83 out of 5 stars Based on 6 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Istanbul, Turkey
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On average, this is booked 14 (0) days in advance.

5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Spanish
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Overview

Walk through Istanbul’s historic Old City and discover the wonders of the city where Europe meets Asia.
In the company of a private guide, explore the highlights of Istanbul on this 6-hour Guiding service, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.
Your private guide will meet you at your hotel or Cruise port

What's Included

  • Professional Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Transfers
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Blue Mosque

SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware, and meerschaum pipes.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

Topkapi Palace The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families.The famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Topkapi Palace is closed to visitors on Tuesdays
  • Hagia Sophia is not a museum, open to public sight, so there might be long lines to visit inside, there is no option to skip the line

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Private Guiding Service?

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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Activity code: C-20386P10

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What's Included

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  • Professional Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Transfers

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Topkapi Palace is closed to visitors on Tuesdays
  • Hagia Sophia is not a museum, open to public sight, so there might be long lines to visit inside, there is no option to skip the line
  • Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays.
  • Dolmabahce Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays.
  • This is a walking tour. There is no vehicle permitted in the tour area.

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