3 Day Guided Private Tour in Istanbul

Day 1 Istanbul Classical Old City Tour by Walking

1. 1

   Hagia Sophia Mosque

   45 min

   We will see the most famous highligt of İstanbul from Roman/Byzantine empire from 6th century AD. from outside and inside. We will see the original architecture of monument with Christian and islamic art decoration together.

2. 2

   Topkapi Palace Museum

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   This is the most famous and biggest Ottoman palace which used to be both administration and residential center of Ottoman Empire for hundreds of years. We can see many different collections inside the original rooms of palace.

3. 3

   Blue Mosque

   45 min

   We will see one of the most famous highlights of Ottoman Classical Architecture from 1616. It was commissioned by Sultan Ahmet to architect Mehmet Ağa .İt is the most beautifully decorated mosque with over 20 thousand hand made tiles from city Iznik in Türkiye.

4. 4

   Basilica Cistern

   40 min Admission ticket not included

   It was built and used during Byzantine time as water reservoir started in 6th century and now open only as museum for its visitors. One of the most impressive building showing the greatness of architecture and engineering of Byzantine empire.

5. 5

   Hippodrome

   30 min

   Hippodrome was built to have the famous horse chariot races in Roman period after they came to city in 1st century A.D. Today it is fascinating to see in that area the original obelisk from Egypt and the serpent column from Greece ,Apollo temple in Delpie.

6. 6

   Grand Bazaar

   1 hour

   This is the oldest and largest covered market place in the world. It is a true labyrinth with tens of streets and thousands of shops inside. This unique historical and interesting market is a must see for visitors .

Day 2 Bosphorus Tour

1. 1

   Bosphorus Strait

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   We can take either public boat or rent a private yacht for 1,5 hour tour on Bosphorous strait which is separating Europe and Asia continents and it is also connecting Black Sea to Sea of Marmara in Istanbul.
   It is a very strategic waterway in the world for being the only exit for the ships from Black Sea and to reach to Black Sea from Mediterranean Sea.
   In our boat tour we will see the last Ottoman Sultan’s palaces, bridges between Europe and Asia, most beautiful residential neighborhoods of wealthy people with historical and modern houses .it is a must to do this tour while you are in Istanbul.

2. 2

   Dolmabahce Palace

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   It was commissioned by Sultan Abdulmecid to architects Nikogos Balyan and Sarkis Balyan in European architecture style in 1856.
   Last 6 ottoman sultans and their royal families resided there until foundation of Turkish Republic by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in 1923.
   It is open to visitors as museum .

3. 3

   Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

   45 min

   Built in 1664 ,Spice market is the second oldest and biggest covered bazaar situated near the entrance of Golden Horn river in Istanbul. İt is mostly famous for spices ,for herbal teas, Turkish delights, dried fruits and nuts and high quality İranian Safran.

4. 4

   Taksim Square

   1 hour

   Taksim is considered the center of İstanbul with Atatürk monument in the middle of it. There is the most famous street of İstanbul “İstiklal Avenue” streching from Taksim square to Galata tower. We can walk on this street by seeing the 19th century old apartments which are used now as many different shops and café /restaurants.

Day 3 Discover Golden Horn surrounding

1. 1

   Suleymaniye Mosque

   45 min

   Süleymaniye mosque is the largest and most majestic mosque in the city from Ottoman time. It was commissioned by Sultan Süleyman the magnificent to the most famous Turkish architect Sinan in 1557 and It is standing on one of the 7 hills of Istanbul in historical peninsula..

2. 2

   Galata Tower

   45 min Admission ticket not included

   It is one of the highlights to be seen in Istanbul. It was used as lookout tower in 14th and 15th centuries .

3. 3

   Fener & Balat

   1 hour

   Most famous historical neighborhood situated along the golden horn is Fener & Balat neighborhood where Greek and Armenian Christian and also Jewish citizens of Istanbul lived during ottoman period for many centuries .it is housing the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate which is visited by Christians from Orthodox world and it is also open for every one to visit its church. There is also famous Bulgarian Church made from iron ,therefore it is called as iron chuch. Today lots of oriole visiting this old neighborhood to take pictures and walk on the streets with restored and colorfully painted buildings and to eat or drink something in cafes and restaurants.

4. 4

   Pierre Loti Tepesi

   1 hour

   There is this famous hill Pierre lothi in Eyüp district situated almost at the end of golden horn river and it is very famous for its peaceful Istanbul view and water of golden horn .It took this name from a famous French man who was a officer in French navy and also who was a writer and poet.His favorite place to watch istanbul was this hill and after he died his name was given to this hill.There is also beautiful historical Pierre Lothi café where they serve delicious Turkish tea and Turkish coffee. It is a peaceful place to spend some time .