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Private: Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hipodromme

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Istanbul, Turkey
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On average, this is booked 14 (0) days in advance.

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

PRIVATE Full Day tour includes 5 highlights (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square, Grand Bazaar) in Istanbul. Your personal guide and A/C Van will be at your service from meeting till the end of the tour.
• Private Tour for your family and friends
• You will decide on departure time
• Our tour guide will meet you at the Port/Hotel with your name sign,
• Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure,
• You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary,
• You do not have to wait for other group members
• You may stop to have pictures during your tour.
• You may stop for lunch in a local restaurant to taste famous Turkish Kebaps.

What's Included

  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Private tour
  • Local tax
  • Lunch and Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pick up Places Hotel Guests : Your Hotel's Lobby in selected hotels only Cruise guests : Istanbul Cruise Terminal Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.

What To Expect

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Hippodrome

Our Professional Tour guide will meet guests at Hotel or port Pick up time will be given during your confirmation. Then walk or drive to Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I.Update for St. Sophia interior visit : Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD The system is similar to audio guide system. Guests who does not have smart phones will follow the signs and the given informations on the signs .
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

We will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Drive back to Istanbul port or to your hotel. The end of our services
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
  • In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays : Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar will be closed on Public holidays, it will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. Because, Spice Market will also be closed.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private: Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hipodromme?

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-10390P1

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What's Included

Activity name

  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Private tour
  • Local tax
  • Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Transport by private air-conditioned minivan.
  • Professional Private tour guide
  • Lunch and Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • At time of booking, Hotels guests must provide hotel name
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
  • In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays : Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar will be closed on Public holidays, it will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. Because, Spice Market will also be closed.
  • Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30 on Fridays

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