Magical Sights of Istanbul Private Walking Tour

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Duration:6 hours (approx.)
Location: Istanbul, Turkey

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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.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

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On this 7 hours tour, you will be introduced to the top attractions of the old city of Istanbul.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hagia Irene Church which is in the garden of imperial Topkapi Palace will mesmerize you with stunning architecture.
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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.

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Posted By : 931carstena
The arrangements for everything were very easy to make. We had good input into the tour. Our guide picked us up from the hotel. He was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining everything. We enjoyed our day and would definitely use them again.
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 15:17:01

Posted By : Flyer662363
Tour full of culture, beauty and history. Sedah, who was our guide, is a very competent and prepared professional. I recommend! Thanks
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 14:20:34

Posted By : richarddW3746PH
There were 3 of us who were so incredibly fortunate to have arranged in advance a private tour of the Highlights of Istanbul done over two days with Hati ce as our guide. The tour had its challenges as one of the members had decreased mobility and the other became ill part of the way through. In spite of these issues, Hati ce gave us a very special and warmly personal tour including the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and grounds, the Spice Market, the Hippodrome, and the Bulgarian St. Stephen Iron Church. We were also able to have a brief auto tour of the city. Additional cultural experiences were highlighted by exposure to some of the unique cuisine of Türkiye culminated by an amazing meal at Deraliye Terrace Restaurant. Lastly, Hati ce went well above her tour guiding responsibilities and showed a deep caring for us by working with a local hotel who lost our reservations forcing us to relocate away from the Hagia Sophia area. Considering the minimal English skills and disorganization of that hotel staff, we could have been left stranded.
In summary I highly recommend a private Istanbul tour, mostly on foot, that can be completely tailored to your wishes and, in particular, have a tour led by Hati ce who leaves you with a sense of being part of her family when the time with her is finished.
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Posted On : 2023-09-27 17:56:58

Posted By : Val_R
My guide was the wonderful Emel.
She ensured I was safe, comfortable and well taken care by everyone in this 1 day adventure around the city of Istanbul. She is beyond knowledgeable about the history of this city, she will tell you exactly which is the best angle and moment to take a picture, what's the best restaurant, hammam... time of the day to visit so & so. She made me feel extremely welcomed. I'm taking away from this experience not just some culture but precious memories of a warm and friendly Turkey. I highly recommend Emel and thank her for all of her loving care.
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Posted On : 2023-09-17 04:04:42

Posted By : UConnJohn712
Özge was an amazing personal guide around Istanbul. Without her, we would have missed so much. The entire tour was generous and informative. Perfect pace, no wasted time, and endlessly fascinating. It’s not just about the pix but also the insights leading up to modern Istanbul. We could not be more happy about this experience. Thanks for a phenomenal introduction to an incredible city!!
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Posted On : 2023-09-03 14:48:01

Posted By : Dina_D
The whole tour was well thought out and highlighted all of the best places to see in Istanbul from mosques to palaces to quaint streets etc. we also managed to fit in a stop at a superb authentic ice cream parlor. Our guide was entertaining and enthusiastic and very accommodating of our requests. A must do trip.
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Posted On : 2023-06-30 13:05:30

Posted By : HJYen
We arranged a two-day private walking tour in Istanbul with Emel before our Gate-1 tour begins. It was a fantastic experience as we can choose the tour which won't duplicate the places where the Gate-1 would take us to later. Emel is very knowledgeable and experienced tour guide, we walked 34,000 steps on the first day covering the Europe side of the Istanbul with a very nice local restaurant for lunch. On the second day, we visited the palace and took the ferry to the Asia of the the Istanbul. I highly recommend a private tour while you are in Istanbul if you want to experience the insight of the city.
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Posted On : 2023-06-25 10:29:11

Posted By : Kimberlyn_F
We had a fantastic time learning all about Turkeys rich history from our fabulous guide.
I highly recommend this tour.

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Posted On : 2023-06-19 11:18:31

Posted By : KJinskip
This was a brilliant day out. Our guide was fantastic, very informative and nothing was any trouble for him. The best thing being a small party was that we could go at our own pace and adapt the tour depending on crowds and best time to view sites and buildings.
I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Istanbul.
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Posted On : 2023-04-17 07:01:42

Posted By : Juan_D
Amazing sights at the Hagia Sophia and Topaki Palace. Our tour guide Emre was excellent and speaks fluent English
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Posted On : 2022-11-08 01:07:16