Best of Istanbul in One Day: Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Overview
Experience the best of Istanbul on a private tour that takes you to the city's most iconic landmarks.
Your tour will start with a pre-arranged location (Hagia Sophia).
Throughout the tour, you'll benefit from the expertise of your private guide, who will share insights into the history, culture, and architecture of Istanbul.
At the end of the tour, you'll be dropped off at pre-arranged location (Hagia Sophia).
Traditional Shopping Experience:
Visit authentic Turkish workshops showcasing handwoven carpets, fine leather goods, ceramics, jewelry, and local handicrafts. Learn about traditional craftsmanship while enjoying a relaxed, no-pressure cultural shopping experience.
What's Included
- Meet at Hagia Sophia
- Professional licensed English-speaking guide
- Personal expenses
- Meal & Beverages
- Entrance Ticket of Topkapi Palace
- Entrance Ticket of Hagia Sophia
- Gratuities for guide (optional)
Meeting Location
Sultan Ahmet
Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Hippodrome
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Feshane Rugs
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Topkapi Palace Entrance Fee is 2750 TRY. You can pay to guide for SKIP-THE-LINE tickets.
- The pick-up service available only from centrally located hotels on foot. Otherwise, you will meet with the guide in front of Hagia Sophia.
- Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee is 25 €. You can pay to guide for SKIP-THE-LINE tickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-210351P55
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