ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites
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Is ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites worth booking?
ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites is a 6-hour experience in Istanbul, Turkey, from $80 per person. It scores 90 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 339 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 90 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (339)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $80 per person
This full Day Private guided tour covers the major Sightseeings of Istanbul without waiting in ticket lines and with this day tour You will visit the top sites of İstanbul in one day such as ; Blue mosque-Hagia Sophia-To
What you get
About this experience
This full Day Private guided tour covers the major Sightseeings of Istanbul without waiting in ticket lines and with this day tour You will visit the top sites of İstanbul in one day such as ; Blue mosque-Hagia Sophia-Topkapi palace -Basilica cistern-Hippodrome and Grand bazaar .historical places can be visited easily with short distances by walking BRIEFLY 1- BLUE MOSQUE : 400 year old mosque built by the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century AD 2- HAGIA SOPHIA : 1500 hundred year old church from the 6th century-Roman time right now partly mosque and museum 3- TOPKAPI PALACE : 500 year old imperial palace of Ottoman Empire .( closed on Tuesdays ) 4 Basilica cistern : underground water tank from the 6th century AD by the Roman Empire to provide the water to the city 4 HIPODROM the area where chariot races were held 5 -Grand bazaar: 500 year old bazaar from the ottoman time together with 3500 shops inside (closed on Sundays )
What's included
Included
- Cultural Heritage;Traditional Handicrafts & Art presentations
- Personal Licensed Private Guide
- Roman and Ottoman Historical Major Attractions
Not included
- Lunch
- Museum entrance fees/you can use credit card to buy museum tickets while on tour from ticket offices
- Transportation
What you'll see and do
Blue Mosque
1- BLUE MOSQUE : Blue mosque is a 400 hundred year old imperial mosque and it was built by the Ottoman Empire in the 17.th century AD. • It is famous for its twenty thousands blue ceramic tiles. Inside, you are going to see the beautiful blue tiles of the mosque together stained glass windows .. • There is a dress code for visiting the mosque; Women need headscarf and long dresses/ pants to cover the knee and men also need long pants to cover their knees It is free to get in
30 minutes here
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
2- HAGIA SOPHIA : today it is partly under restoration Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest cathedrals of Constantinople/ Istanbul and it was built by the Eastern Roman Empire in the 6th century AD. And still standing for 1500 years with its huge dome. • It was used as a cathedral for about a thousand years during the Roman period and then it was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman Empire took over the city in 1453 • Today it is partly used as a mosque and museum together. Inside, you will see icons and motifs from the Roman period and additions from the Ottoman period •There is a dress code to enter. Women need headscarf and long dresses that cover the knee and men also need pants to cover their knees
40 minutes here · Admission not included
Topkapi Palace Museum
3- TOPKAPI PALACE : Topkapi palace is an imperial palace with a large complex that hosted the 600-year-old Ottoman empire for about 400 years. It is was built by the ottoman sultan Mehmet the II. In the 15th century AD. after capturing Constantinople. •It was used as the residence of ottoman sultans and the imperial palace of the empire . •in many rooms you will see objects from the Ottoman period Attention; • (TOPKAPI PALACE IS CLOSED on Tuesdays ) •(Tour guides are not allowed to accompany you in “some “private large exhibition rooms of the palace because of the large group of guided tours )
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Basilica Cistern
4- BASILICA CISTERN It was built as underground water tank / reservoir in the 6th century AD by the Roman Empire to provide the water to the city . Today it is used as a museum since it is not an active tank anymore. When you go down approximately 10 meters underground, you will feel in a mysterious underground city together with so many pillars and colorful lights . It has served as a filming location for some movies such as From Russia with Love (1963) – James Bond and Inferno (2016) – Tom Hanks, based on Dan Brown’s novel.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Hippodrome
6- HIPPODROME •The square we call the hippodrome today was built by Emperor Constantine the Great in the 4th century AD after he chose the city as the new capital of the Roman Empire •The hippodrome was basically used for chariot races and it was the most popular activity in the city . •Today in the hippodrome you will see the Egyptian obelisk from Egypt, the serpent column from Greece, the German fountain from Germany and the walled obelisk from the city.
20 minutes here
Grand Bazaar
5- GRAND BAZAAR Grand bazaar is a 500 year old historical market&bazaar from the ottoman time and it was built in 1461 . Inside there are 3.500. Shops for , ceramic , spice , sweets , delight , jewelry and hand made rugs . As part of the market you will witness the demonstration of cultural heritage embroidery handicraft and clay pot demonstrations Grand bazaar is CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Istanbul
Two days before the tour we will text you for your hotel information ( can be cruise port) .If your hotel is located on the historic area ,your guide can meet you in the lobby of your hotel as a gesture from us to make it easy ,if the hotel is not so far away . For any help ; +90 546 872 53 43
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Two days before the tour we will text you for your hotel information ( can be cruise port) .If your hotel is located on the historic area ,your guide can meet you in the lobby of your hotel as a gesture from us to make it easy ,if the hotel is not so far away . For any help ; +90 546 872 53 43
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Istanbul Private Guided Tour: For Major Historical Attractions
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 341 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
10 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
341 verified traveler reviews for ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Professional your guide
You allocated professional guide Renan to look after us. She did an amazing job. We were pleasantly surprised that it was an individual tour and not a group tour. She was able to answer all my questions ( I'm a bit of a history buff) . The other remarkable thing was her ability to skip the long queues at various sites as she obviously knew how to do this. Renan was very kind,personable,she listened to what our interests were and adjusted the tour accordingly. We had an amazing day. Thankyou Renan and Viatour. Well done.
via Viator
Fuat was punctual, kind,...
Fuat was punctual, kind, very knowledgeable easy to talk to talk to, his English was very good. We are very happy that we did a private tour with him it was totally worth it. We saw everything we wanted to see. I recommend him in Viator, Thank you Carole Hughes
via Viator
Amazing one day tour of Istanbul
We really enjoyed this tour and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a one day tour without getting overwhelmed - it was the perfect amount of time to walk through the Old city of Istanbul and we visited all the sites we wanted to see. Our guide was Didem - her English was perfect and she had such a wonderful amount of information to share. Didem met us at our hotel in the Old City and took us to the Hagia Sofia (even though she is being renovated) - which was amazing!! The history of the mosque/museum/church is amazing. The Blue Mosque was mesmerizing with it's unique hand painted tiles, but my favourite was the Basilica Cistern - it has been beautifully restored with amazing lighting. Our guide, Didem, was kind enough to recommend a restaurant for lunch and she was able to translate our dietary requirements to the waiter - she really looked after us. We had clear communication with our guide the day before the tour, and our guide was able to give the tour with specific reference to our interests. We would highly recommend this tour to everyone
via Tripadvisor
Perfect tour of European Istanbul
Fabulous guide and fabulous tour!!! Fuat Peker was extremely knowledgeable about the history of İstanbul and answered our many questions. What was so spectacular about Fuat was his ability to asses what the group wanted and guide us to our interests. The tour which requires significant walking and Is the perfect tour of Istanbul.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your review and for joining the tour with us . We are so glad to hear about your experience. Hope to see you again
via Viator
Very good guide SUDE
Dude was excellent very patient because we walk slow waited for us very knowledgeable and also she too us to guide lines so we saved time the recommendations for food and shopping were well chosen dude is an asset to any person group tours highly recommend
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback and thank you for joining the tour with us . Hope to see you again
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 119
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 90
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ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Istanbul.
How much does ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites cost?
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Prices start at $80 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Istanbul usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Istanbul is not rushed.
Is ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 339 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Istanbul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites?
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Around 119 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Istanbul can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Istanbul and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Istanbul within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Istanbul?
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On Outty we rank every Istanbul experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour, Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Asian Side Stop, ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Istanbul?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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