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Private Istanbul Day Tour

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Overview

Discover Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with rich historical context and engaging storytelling. Your journey begins at Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture that has stood for over 1,500 years and reflects the city’s unique cultural heritage. Continue to the Blue Mosque, celebrated for its stunning blue Iznik tiles and magnificent domes, representing one of the finest examples of classical Ottoman design.

Walk through the Hippodrome, once the center of public life during the Byzantine era, where grand ceremonies and sporting events shaped the city’s social and political landscape. Conclude your experience at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, filled with vibrant stalls offering spices, textiles, jewelry, and Turkish handicrafts.

Your private guide will bring each stop to life with engaging stories, ensuring a personalized and deeply enriching experience across Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.

What's Included

  • Transportation provided if needed (with taxi or public transportation)
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Food&Drinks
  • Entrance fees
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You’re guaranteed to arrive back at your ship on time, without ever feeling rushed.Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to centrally located hotels at European side of Istanbul

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TopkapI Palace

Visit the most important palace of the Ottoman EmpireThis 15th-century royal residence served as the political, administrative, and ceremonial heart of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

Built in the 6th century, this vast underground reservoir once supplied water to Istanbul’s imperial palaces and still fascinates visitors with its atmospheric columns and Medusa heads.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

Completed in 1616, the mosque is renowned for its striking blue Iznik tiles and stands as one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Ottoman era.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Originally built in 537, Hagia Sophia has served as a cathedral, mosque, and museum, reflecting Istanbul’s layered history and unmatched architectural legacy.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

Established in the 15th century, the Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, famous for its centuries-old trade tradition and vibrant atmosphere.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour.
  • Dolmabahce is closed on Mondays
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Istanbul Day Tour?

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

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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 Private Istanbul Day Tour?
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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).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • transportation provided if needed (with taxi or public transportation).
  • Pick-up and drop-off.
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food&Drinks.
  • Entrance fees.
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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..

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Accessibility information for the Private Istanbul Day Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Istanbul Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Transportation provided if needed (with taxi or public transportation)
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Food&Drinks
  • Entrance fees

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • This is a walking tour.
  • Dolmabahce is closed on Mondays
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
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