Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour 2-Day Private Guided Tour
ID: GYG50533-O-80361
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
2 days
Description
See the sights of Istanbul that most interest you on a customized tour with private guide. Marvel at some of the city's most significant sights including Topkapi Palace, Chora Church, Basilica Cistern, Fener-Balat neighboorhood, and many more.
Explore Istanbul according to your own interests on a tailor-made sightseeing tour. A licensed guide will meet you in your hotel or port and work with you to create an itinerary that suits you best, leaving you satisfied that you have seen all of Istanbul.
Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, such as Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern on the first day.
On day two, take the public ferry to Bosphorus to see both Istanbul’s European and Asian sides. From here, visit Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street and the spice market.
Day three takes you on a walk through the streets of Fener-Balat neighboorhood. Enjoy a cable car ride and soak up views of Pierre Loti Hill, then visit Chora Church to see the mosaics and frescoes.
Highlights
- Create a sightseeing tour of Istanbul that suits your interests
- See the imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans, Topkapı Palace
- Admire the blue Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque
- See Basilica Cistern, the underground water storage from Roman period
- Go to the former mosque and church turned museum at the Hagia Sophia
- Shop for souvenirs in the world's oldest covered market, Grand Bazaar
- Explore the Old City of Istanbul on foot
- Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays; Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
• The Blue Mosque is being renovated until end of 2020 so some parts of the ceiling might be temporarily covered.
• Please note, the Hagia Sophia is closed during prayer time.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pickup is available from centrally-located hotels in Istanbul, by your guide on foot.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
