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Istanbul Private Tour with Official Licensed Guide Fast Entry

Istanbul, Turkeyby Book Istanbul Tour

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Enjoy a personalized walking tour of Istanbul’s historical heart — accompanied by a licensed professional guide. by the minister of culture and tourism of Türkiye more than 15 years experience. Priority ticket access is provided by your licensed guide, allowing you to skip the ticket line.Entrance tickets are not included tour price You’ll explore iconic sites such as the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar at your own pace, with rich historical, cultural, and architectural commentary tailored just for you. Perfect for independent travelers who want a flexible, informative, and private experience in Istanbul

What's included

  • Professional licensed local guide
  • For guests picked up from their hotel or port, your guide will provide a public transportation card for use throughout the tour
  • Priority access to Museums — avoid the regular ticket line with your guide
  • Basilica Cistern admission fee (42 Euro) to be paid onsite
  • Private transportation
  • Hagia Sophia Entry (€25euro) to be paid onsite

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    1 hour

    First of all the place that we will going to see its more than 1500 years old and its not easy to discover by yourself. Its Always busy and crowded You will skip ticket line because when you are with your official licensed guide you will always have a priority skip the ticket line you will be well informed about historical building with a 10years experience

  2. 2

    Blue Mosque

    30 min

    This gorgeous building Was built between 1609-1616 by ottoman sultan we will mostly see the famous tiles on the walls and talk about magnificient history and will see how people pray inside

  3. 3

    Basilica Cistern

    30 min

    The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey. The cistern, located 150 metres (490 ft) southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine emperor Justinian I. Today it is kept with little water, for public access inside the space.

  4. 4

    Hippodrome

    30 min

    The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square in Istanbul, Turkey, known as Sultanahmet Square.

  5. 5

    Grand Bazaar

    45 min

    The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m2, attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily In 2014, it was listed No.1 among the world's most-visited tourist attractions with 91,250,000 annual visitors.The Grand Bazaar at Istanbul is often regarded as one of the first shopping malls of the world.

  6. 6

    Sultanahmet Square

    20 min

    Sultanahmet Square is a historical square located in the Binbirdirek neighborhood of the Fatih district of Istanbul. During the Byzantine Empire, it was called Hippodrome in Constantinople, and during the Ottoman Empire, it was called Atmeydanı. The Roman Circus was located in the area, which is one of the most important squares of the city, and the Grand Palace was located where the Blue Mosque is today.

  7. 7

    Eminonu Square

    30 min

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Meeting and pickup

IN FRONT OF HAGIA SOPHIA MOSQUE

I will meet you at the lobby of your hotel and we will start the tour together from there (public transportation included) Please note: This is a walking tour only — private transportation is not included.

End point

IN FRONT OF HAGIA SOPHIA MOSQUE

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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