Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comPrivate Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour: Topkapi Palace, Aya Sofya, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar
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Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Product code: 3795IST_P01
Take a hassle-free tour of Istanbul's most famous attractions with your own private guide to lead the way. You'll enjoy personalized attention on your private tour of magical Istanbul and its signature sights: Topkapi, Aya Sofya, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.
On this tour you will visit the following historic sites:
Blue Mosque:
Just across from the Hippodrome, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque) is a superb creation in the classical Ottoman style. The mosque has six towering minarets and 260 windows illuminating its vast main chamber, which is decorated with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles.
Aya Sofya:
One of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world, this former basilica and mosque is now the Saint Sophia Museum. Many historians have nominated it as the 8th wonder of the world. Take a moment to linger here to admire the fine Byzantine mosaics.
Topkapi Palace:
The largest and oldest palace in the world, Topkapi is the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire. With its harem, treasury and exotic buildings overlooking the Golden Horn, your visit to Topkapi promises to be a truly fascinating experience.
Grand Bazaar:
In operation since the 14th century, the Grand Bazaar is one of the world's largest covered markets, with 58 streets and over 4,000 shops. The bazaar is specially known for its jewelry, leather, pottery, spices and carpets.
Please note: The Grand Bazaar is not open on Sundays and Aya Sofya is not open on Mondays.
- Full-day private tour of Istanbul and its main attractions
- Superb Blue Mosque
- Historic Hagia Sophia and its Byzantine mosaics
- Ottoman architecture and museums of Topkapi Palace
- Shopping heaven in the Grand Bazaar
- Lunch included
- Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your English-speaking guide on this special private tour
- Pick-up and drop-off from central Istanbul hotels
Topkapi Palace interior, Istanbul
Daily, except Tuesday
Unavailable Dates:
- January 01 (New Year's Day)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- December 31 (New Year's Eve)
Departure Point:
Tour departs from centrally located Istanbul hotels
Departure Time:9:00am
Return details:Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 5:00pm
Hotel Pickup:Tour departs from centrally located Istanbul hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.
Port Pickup:
For passengers arriving / departing Istanbul by cruise ship, a pick up is available from Istanbul port. If you wish to be picked up at Istanbul port you must advise the cruise line, ship name, docking and departure time in the Special Requirements box, at time of booking. Please allow 30 minutes from cruise arrival time to disembark and meet the tour. Please note, you may be picked up from the cruise port and dropped off at a city hotel or vice versa.
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- This tour is not suitable for infants 4 years and under.
- Child prices are not available, adult prices apply to all travelers.
- Travelers 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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- Lunch
- All admission fees
- English speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Food and drink, unless specified
- Optional gratuities
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
Please note:
The Grand Bazaar is not open on Sundays and St Sophia is not open on Mondays.
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
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The guide was excellent, courteous, and friendly. I would book this again and would recommend to friends. ... Read more ›
Anonymous, United States, June 2008
