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Istanbul Express 1 or 2 Day City's Highlights Private Guided Tour

Istanbul, Turkey
2 days
English

From $283.51 / person

Istanbul Express 1 or 2 Day City's Highlights Private Guided Tour

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$ 283.51 / person

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Highlights

An Istanbul tour covering highlights like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus cruise, Galata Tower, Fener-Balat district & Spice Bazaar. Tour offers a chance to see important landmarks, historical sites, rich cultural heritage, a range of periods & architectural styles, daily life in Istanbul through visits to bazaars and panoramic view of the city.

This tour offers the opportunity to see the most important landmarks and historical sites in Istanbul, and to experience the city's rich cultural heritage, it covers a wide range of historical periods and architectural styles, from the ancient Byzantine to the Ottoman Empire, and gives a glimpse of the daily life in Istanbul with the visits to the bazaars, and the opportunity to take a Bosphorus cruise and enjoy the panoramic view of the city.

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Tematique Tours

Guide language:

English

What's Included

Included

Professional Licensed Local Tour Guide
Private Guided Tour
Meeting in your accommodation

Not included

Transportation (Unless the option chosen)
Lunch and Drinks
Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1

✅ Highlights of Old City Istanbul

Highlights of Old City Istanbul

Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace is a historic palace in Istanbul, Turkey that was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years. It is located on the ... Read more

Hagia Sophia Mosque

The Hagia Sophia is a historic building in Istanbul, Turkey that originally served as an Eastern Orthodox cathedral before later being converted into a mosque a ... Read more

The Basilica Cistern

The Basilica Cistern is an ancient underground water storage system located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the 6th century AD during the Byzantine Empire ... Read more

Sultanahmet Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the early 17th century during the rule ... Read more

Hippodrome of Constantinople

The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a public space in Istanbul, Turkey, that was built during the Roman period. It was used for chariot races and other public ... Read more

Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)

The Grand Bazaar is a historic market in Istanbul, Turkey that dates back to the 15th century. It is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, ... Read more

Caferaga Medresesi

Caferaga Medresesi is an Islamic theological school located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the 17th century during the Ottoman period and was one of the m ... Read more

Soğukçeşme Street

The street is lined with many examples of traditional Ottoman architecture, including houses with wooden balconies and ornate facades. Sogukcesme Sokak is a pic ... Read more

Day 2

✅ Diversity of Istanbul with Greek and Jewish Cultures

Diversity of Istanbul with Greek and Jewish Cultures

Bosphorus Boat Trip

The Bosphorus is a narrow strait that separates Europe and Asia and connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. The cruise offers stunning views of the city's ... Read more

Dolmabahce Palace

Dolmabahce Palace is a historic palace located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the 19th century during the Ottoman Empire and served as the primary residen ... Read more

Galata Tower

The Galata Tower is a medieval stone tower located in the Galata district of Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the 14th century by the Genoese as part of the fo ... Read more

Fener and Balat Neighborhoods

Fener and Balat are two historic neighborhoods located in Istanbul, Turkey, on the western shore of the Golden Horn. The neighborhoods are known for their well- ... Read more

Spice Bazaar

The Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, is a historic market located in Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the oldest bazaars in the city and it was bu ... Read more

Meeting and Pickup

Departure point

Duvahi Konaklama

Kurtulus Caddesi No.: 29, 27

If you haven't choose pick up option your guide will be wait for you in front of the Foodie-IST Cafe and Brasserie in Sultanahmet on Yerebatan Cad ( nearby the exit of Basilica Cistern). Your guide wears guiding license on neck.

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Additional Info

Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
If you're booking at the last minute or departing later in the day, keep in mind that some museums and sites close at 5:30 PM. Your guide will suggest alternative options. Meet-up will be at central Istanbul hotels or Galata Port. If your hotel is not centrally located, the meeting point will be Vogue Hotel Supreme Istanbul. If you don't choose van service, the guide will come by foot to the centrally located hotels. Please note that surcharge may apply for hotels located on the Asian side or outside the city center if private van service is booked.

Cancellation Policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 days or less before the event

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