Why choose this Istanbul tour ?
An excellent full-day private guided tour to get a comprehensive understanding of Istanbul’s rich history.
Explore the mixed heritage of the city with an expert tour guide.
Visit the famous highlights such as the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.
Skip the long queues with guide and make the most of your time in this magical city.
Entrance fees are included.
Make the most of your Istanbul adventure
What makes Magical Sights of Istanbul Private Walking Tour a unique experience ?
On this 7 hours tour, you will be introduced to the top attractions of the old city of Istanbul.
The tour will start in the Hippodrome, which was an arena for chariot racing and public events throughout the Byzantine era. You will learn about the famous relics such as the Egyptian obelisk, Serpent Column and the Walled obelisk.
Next stop is the iconic Blue Mosque, renowned for its six minarets and beautiful handmade blue tiles. More than 20000 17th century tiles adorn the interior of the Blue Mosque and dazzle the visitors with astonishingly beautiful flower designs.
From the there we will make our way to the Hagia Sophia one of the great architectural treasures of the world. This magnificent church/mosque has been the spiritual center of Istanbul for more than 14000 years both for Christians and Muslims and is now a must-see museum located in the hearth of the Istanbul’s old city.
The next stop after the Hagia Sophia is the Topkapi Palace, which was the administration center of the Ottoman Empire and the imperial residence for the sultans and their families from 1461 to 1856.
Hagia Irene Church which is in the garden of imperial Topkapi Palace will mesmerize you with stunning architecture.
Final destination is the world-famous authentic Grand Bazaar renowned being the biggest covered bazaar in the world. This colorful, one of a kind bazaar with more than 4000 shops bursting with traditional textiles, tiles, handmade products, jewelry and much more attract both local and tourists from all around the world.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Magical Sights of Istanbul Private Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Guide has Skip the line priority to buy museum tickets for traveller
- Hotel pickup (central hotels only)
- Private tour for your family
- Private guiding service by an expert tour guide
Not Included
- Transportation
- Museum Tickets / Entrance Fees
- Lunch & Drinks
- Gratitude
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Food Trail Istanbul Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Istanbul.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 41 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Hotel pickups means your guide will meet you at the hotel if centrally located, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Hotels out of city center are subject to another meeting point.
