Overview
We welcome our guests as if they were our good friends. With a certified, professional, and experienced guide of 20 years, you will receive in-depth details that can make your visit special. You can enjoy authentic local food according to your guide's suggestions.
Save precious time and skip the long lines with our admission tickets. You can enjoy walking through the old city of Istanbul and soaking in its mystical atmosphere.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Priority passes in museums as much as possible.
Flexible walking tour programme
Private guiding
Professional licensed tour guide
Gratuities
Lunch
Entry Fees
Pickup transportation fees
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We meet by the German Fountain (Alman çeşmesi ) at hippodrome.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Hippodrome
30 min
The Hippodrome is the center of sports activities with its four monuments; The German Fountantion of Wilhelm II, the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the Walled Obelisk.
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Blue Mosque
1 hour
The Blue Mosque Sultanahmet Camii, the most famous mosque in Istanbul is known as the Blue Mosque as well because of its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
(Visit is not possible on Friday due to Friday Prayer till 15.00 o'clock) Dress code needed. Scarfs need for ladies to cover their head and shoulders.
Long pants need for woman and man. -
Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hour
The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great, in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. (Visit is not possible on Friday due to Friday Prayer till 15.00 o'clock) Dress code needed. Scarfs need for ladies to cover their head and shoulders.
Long pants need for woman and man. -
TopkapI Palace
2 hours
The Topkapi Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, is an exquisite collection of precious gems, jewelry thrones of sultans, costumes worn by the sultans and their families; miniatures, the Holy Mantle; Chamber of sacred relics.(Dress code needed. Scarfs need for ladies to cover their head and shoulders.
Long pants need for woman and man.)Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Replace on Tuesday with Turkish Islamic art museum. -
Hagia Irene Museum
30 min
The Hagia Irene Church was Built during the same period (4th century) as its neighbor the Hagia Sophia. After the conquest of Istanbul, it was incorporated into the grounds of Topkapı Palace and like many other churches was converted into a mosque. However, there were no major changes made to the building’s structure. ( Hagia Irene Church closed on Tuesday)
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Grand Bazaar
2 hours
The Grand-Covered Bazaar In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4000 shops with each trade having its own area; the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware, and trays, water ewers, onyxware and meerschaum pipers.
(Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday, replaced with Arasta Bazaar)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Skip the lines as possible
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Highlights of old Istanbul with private guide.
Can I cancel Highlights of old Istanbul with private guide. for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4–8 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
We meet by the German Fountain (Alman çeşmesi ) at hippodrome. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Priority passes in museums as much as possible.
- Flexible walking tour programme
- Private guiding
- Professional licensed tour guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Entry Fees
- Pickup transportation fees
Which places does it visit?
It visits Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Mosque, TopkapI Palace, Hagia Irene Museum, Grand Bazaar.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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