Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comPrivate Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour: Topkapi Palace, Aya Sofya, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar
based on 12 reviews
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
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Topkapi Palace interior, Istanbul
Departure Point: Centrally located Istanbul hotels or Istanbul cruise port
Departure Time: 9:00am Duration: 8 hours (approx.) Return details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 5:00pm
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
- Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
- Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
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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 of America, June 2008
Our guide was excellent! He arrived promptly, and we walked the short distance to Sultan Ahmad Mosque, ... Read more ›
Jennifer B, United States of America, July 2009
