Istanbul Half-Day Private Old City Tour & Hagia Sophia Fast-Track
Start Point: Your Hotel in Istanbul
Istanbul Half-Day Private Old City Tour & Hagia Sophia Fast-Track
Enjoy a private half-day tour of the Old City of Istanbul and discover the unchanging charm of this city.
Being a private tour with hotel pick-up, it will allow you to visit the historic district of Istanbul through the eyes of a local expert who will explain to you how the Byzantium and Ottoman heritage blend each other in this amazing cultural experience.
Also, if it is your first time in Istanbul, you will be delighted to find out that there are many couples, families, and history lovers who share, like you, the desire of a smooth and enriching way to see the legendary landmarks which the city has to offer without ever feeling rushed.
If you are asking yourself what to do in Istanbul for a day this tour will make your memory of the Old City of Istanbul last forever by mixing history, architecture, culture, and local spirit in just half a day.
Tour Info
- Destinations: Istanbul
- Duration: 4 Hours
- Start Point: Your Hotel in Istanbul
- End Point: Your Hotel in Istanbul
- Inclusions: Private Tour, Licensed Tour Guide, Skip-the-line Priority
- Exclusions: Transportation by Private Van (Optional), Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees, Gratuity (Suggested)
- Sight to See: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome Square, Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar), Eminonu Square, German Fountain, Sultanahmet Square
Your day will begin with pickup from the lobby of your hotel by your guide. (Only centrally located hotels)
The first stop of your tour will be the Sultanahmet Square, where you will see the splendid monuments such as the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpent Column, which show the power and beauty of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires.
With your expert guide, explore the beautiful Blue Mosque which is known worldwide for its graceful architecture and gorgeous blue Iznik tiles.
Then continue to the immortal Hagia Sophia which is a masterpiece of Byzantine art. The building has been a church, a mosque, and a museum in its amazing history.
Next, feel the lively spirit of the Grand Bazaar where you will see generations-old trading practices, finely-made products, and brightly painted stores. Shortly, the commercial heritage of Istanbul.
Then your senses will be delighted by the scents and colors of the Spice Market whose shelves are filled with spices from foreign lands, Turkish sweets, teas, and local products.
Complete your journey by admiring the historic Galata Tower sight from Eminonu, amongst Istanbul's most favorite locations and a landmark which represents the city's various historical layers. Here is the final attraction of your Half-Day Istanbul tour.
This is the end of our service. We sincerely hope to welcome you as our guest again!
* If van service is not booked your guide will pick you up ONLY at centrally located hotels or Galataport ON FOOT. The meeting point will be the German Fountain if the hotel is not centrally located.
* If private van service is booked, we pick up from all central hotels, please note that there will be a surcharge if your hotel is outside the city center or on the Asian Side.
This tour includes accommodation and is request based. Please fill out the form below. Our operations team will contact you.
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Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Skip-the-line Priority
Exclusions
- Transportation by Private Van (Optional)
- Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- Gratuity (Suggested)
24 Hour - Free cancellation
You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the experience.
However, if you cancel within 24 hours of the start time, no refund will be issued, and we will not be able to accept any modification requests during this period.
Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.