Private Istanbul Sightseeing Tour Discount Tickets

4.4
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 220 reviews |
location pin icon Sultan Ahmet Ayasofya Meydanı 1, Fatih, Istanbul, 34122, Turkey
location pin icon Istanbul
4.4 /5
220 reviews
View all Private Istanbul Sightseeing Tour photos
View all Private Istanbul Sightseeing Tour photos

Get your discount tickets for the Private Istanbul Sightseeing Tour, save up to 12% !

Select your ticket

12% OFF Refundable
No Entrance - Include Pickup
FROM

$83.23

REG. $95.00

Offer details

Pickup included

Overview

Take a hassle-free tour of Istanbul's most famous attractions with your own private guide to lead the way. You'll enjoy personalized attention on your private tour of magical Istanbul and its signature sights: the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Blue Mosque
Just across from the Hippodrome, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque) is a superb creation in the classical Ottoman style. The mosque has six towering minarets and 260 windows illuminating its vast main chamber, which is decorated with more than 20,000 Iznik tiles.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Grand Bazaar
In operation since the 14th century, the Grand Bazaar is one of the world's largest covered markets, with 58 streets and over 4,000 shops. The bazaar is specially known for its jewelry, leather, pottery, spices and carpets. (Closed on Sundays; additional time will be spent at the other locations.)
Duration: 75 mins
3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
One of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world, this former basilica and mosque is now the Saint Sophia Museum. Many historians have nominated it as the 8th wonder of the world. Take a moment to linger here to admire the fine Byzantine mosaics.
Duration: 60 mins
4. TopkapI Palace
The largest and oldest palace in the world, Topkapi is the crown jewel of the Ottoman Empire. With its treasury and exotic buildings overlooking the Golden Horn, your visit to Topkapi promises to be a truly fascinating experience. (Closed on Tuesdays; will be replaced with Istanbul Archaeology Museum)
Duration: 120 mins
5. Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayı), is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul. The cistern, located 500 feet (150m) southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
Duration: 30 mins
6. Hagia Irene Museum
The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine).
Duration: 30 mins
7. German Fountain
It was built in Germany and moved by ships and its construction was completed in Istanbul.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Obelisk of Theodosius
Obelisk of Theodosius: obelisk, originally erected for king Thutmose III of Egypt but transferred to Constantinople,
Duration: 10 mins
9. Hippodrome
Byzantine Hippodrome
Duration: 30 mins
10. Divanyolu Street
Divan Yolu, the "Road to the Imperial Council," was once the imperial road from Constantinople to Rome (map). It takes its Turkish name from Ottoman times, when it was in fact the "Road to the Imperial Council" (Divan) in Topkapı Palace.

Inclusion

Local guide

Hotel pickup and drop off

Transport by private vehicle

Exclusion

Gratuities

Food and drinks, unless specified

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not recommended for children aged 4 and under

In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited

Customers booking this tour for shore excursions will not have time to visit the Basilica Cistern, due to the limited time in Istanbul

Supplied by Neon Tours

Reviews

4.4

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 220 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

5 stars
151
4 stars
38
3 stars
13
2 stars
8
1 stars
10

Explore other options

Rome Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Vatican Ticket

Rome Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Vatican Ticket
3-Hours Artisanal Shopping Tour in Rome

3-Hours Artisanal Shopping Tour in Rome
Borghese Gallery Hosted Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

Borghese Gallery Hosted Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
Unlock Vatican: Private Guided Tour of Museums & Sistine Chapel

Unlock Vatican: Private Guided Tour of Museums & Sistine Chapel
Rome Street GastronomicTour

Rome Street GastronomicTour
4 Days Tour to Discover the Molise Region

4 Days Tour to Discover the Molise Region
Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum with Guided Tour

Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum with Guided Tour
Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Access in Rome

Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Access in Rome
Half day private car or van with driver at disposal in Rome

Half day private car or van with driver at disposal in Rome
Tivoli and Hadrian's Villa Full day from Rome

Tivoli and Hadrian's Villa Full day from Rome