Full-Day Private Tailor-Made Sightseeing Tour

What You'll Do

Create a sightseeing tour of Istanbul that suits your interests
See the imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans, Topkapı Palace
Admire the blue Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque
See Basilica Cistern, the underground water storage from Roman period
Go to the former mosque and church turned museum at the Hagia Sophia
Shop for souvenirs in the world's oldest covered market, Grand Bazaar
Explore the Old City of Istanbul on foot
Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires

Overview

See the sights of Istanbul that most interest you on a customized, 8-hour tour with private guide. Marvel at monuments from the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, such as Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern.

What to Expect

Explore Istanbul according to your own interests on a full-day tailor-made sightseeing tour. A licensed guide will meet you in your hotel or port and take you to the sights that you want to see.

Marvel at the iconic tiles and minarets of the Blue Mosque, built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I.

Feast your eyes on the mosaics of the Hagia Sophia, and discover a stunning and seemless blend of Christian and Islamic influences.

Amble through the world's largest (and oldest) covered market on a tour of the Grand Bazaar. See Basilica Cistern,underground water storage below ground.

Go to Topkapı Palace to see the last Imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans, and the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for 400 years.

Travel back further to the Byzantine Empire, when the city was known as “Constantinople” at the Hippodrome and its 4 monuments; the Fountain Of Wilhelm II, the Obelisk Of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column Of Constantine.

Your guide will work with you to create an itinerary that suits, leaving you satisfied that you have seen all Istanbul in a day.

What's Included

Private licensed guide (English-, German-, Italian- or Spanish-speaking)

What's Not Included

All entrance fees
Lunch
Transportation (unless option booked)
Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 72 hours in advance for a full refund.

What to Remember

• Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays; Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays starting from October.