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Tour Excluding Museum Fees in English
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Mon 9:30am-5:30pm
  • English

Without Entrance Tickets: Private tour of Istanbul’s Old City including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace. Museum tickets are not included.

Language options: English
Price details
$223.26 x 1 Adult$223.26
Total
Price is $223.26
Best of Old City: Hagia Sophia,Blue Mosque & Topkapi Private Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Mon 9:00am-5:00pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$296.51 x 1 Adult$296.51
Total
Price is $296.51

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English Speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Topkapı Palace Entrance Fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transportation
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Soda/Pop

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Topkapi Palace
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
the former residence of Ottoman sultans. Wander through its ornate courtyards, imperial rooms, and treasury filled with priceless artifacts, including jewels and sacred relics. With skip-the-line entry, you’ll enjoy more time exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
stunning blend of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture. Admire its massive dome, intricate mosaics, and centuries of history as both a church and a mosque. Your guide will share fascinating stories about its spiritual and cultural significance.
Blue Mosque
  • 1h
Admire the mosque’s striking blue-tiled interior and six graceful minarets. Learn about Islamic traditions, Ottoman architecture, and daily worship practices. Please note that the mosque may be closed during prayer times.
Hippodrome
  • 30m
Walk through the ancient square that once hosted chariot races and royal ceremonies during the Byzantine era. See historic monuments such as the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpent Column, and the German Fountain.
Kapali Carsi
  • 1h
Immerse yourself in one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets. Stroll through thousands of colorful shops selling carpets, spices, jewelry, and souvenirs. Your guide will help you navigate and share tips on bargaining like a local.

Location

Activity location

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    Topkapi Palace
    • Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Taksim Square
    • 34435, Kocatepe, İstanbul, Türkiye
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    Beşiktaş
    • Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye
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    Fatih
    • Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye

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