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Istanbul: Private City Highlights Tour with Balat & Fener

By roamHerTravel
Free cancellation available
Price is $227 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover Istanbul’s iconic landmarks and vibrant old neighborhoods on a private guided tour. Step inside the legendary Hagia Sophia, explore Sultanahmet’s historic squares, visit the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar, and wander through the colorful streets of Balat & Fener, home to centuries-old churches and rich Greek Orthodox heritage. Visit Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture

Step inside the stunning Blue Mosque

See the Hippodrome, including the German Fountain

Wander the lively lanes of the Spice Bazaar

Explore Süleymaniye Mosque, an Ottoman-era gem

Stroll Balat & Fener, known for colorful houses and rich history

Activity location
  • Hippodrome
    • Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2,
    • Istanbul, Turkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Çemberlitaş
    • 34120, Mollafenari, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Private Group
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
$227.46 x 2 Adults$454.92

Total
Price is $454.92
Until Sun, Dec 21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance Tickets
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Licensed Guide

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments

Activity itinerary

Hippodrome
  • 15m
Begin at the ancient Hippodrome, the former arena of Byzantine chariot races and imperial ceremonies.
Sultanahmet Square
  • 20m
Walk through Istanbul’s historic main square surrounded by the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the city’s most famous monument, admired for its grand dome and rich Byzantine–Ottoman heritage.
Blue Mosque
  • 30m
Visit the stunning Blue Mosque, known for its blue İznik tiles and elegant Ottoman architecture.
Egyptian Bazaar
  • 30m
Explore a lively historic market filled with spices, Turkish delights, teas, and colorful aromas.
Suleymaniye Mosque
  • 30m
See one of Istanbul’s grandest mosques, designed by the master architect Sinan, with sweeping Golden Horn views.
Balat
  • 30m
Explore colorful wooden houses, photo-worthy streets, and charming cafés.
Saint Stephen’s Bulgarian Orthodox Church
  • 30m
Visit the unique St. Stephen’s Bulgarian Church, the world’s only iron church, famous for its prefabricated steel structure, gold detailing, and peaceful riverside setting.
Fener & Balat
  • 40m
Explore historic churches, including the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, the spiritual center of Eastern Orthodoxy. Then admire the Phanar Greek Orthodox College from the outside, known for its striking red-brick, castle-like architecture.

Location

Activity location
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    Hippodrome
    • Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2,
    • Istanbul, Turkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Çemberlitaş
    • 34120, Mollafenari, İstanbul, Türkiye

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