Private Istanbul Tour: Hippodrome, St. Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace

1 day
Private
About this activity
Itinerary
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Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kapali Carsi, Eminounu Eminounu, Istanbul 34126 Turkey

we will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hippodrome (At Meydani), Istanbul Turkey

Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section.

Duration: 2 hours

Included
  • Professional Private tour guide
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
  • Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Local tax
Not included
  • Lunch and Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees
  • Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
  • Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • At time of booking, Hotels guests must provide hotel name
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
  • In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays : Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar will be closed on Public holidays, it will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. Because, Spice Market will also be closed.
  • Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30 on Fridays
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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