Istanbul City and Hidden Gem Private Guided Tour 1, 2, 3 Day opt. | La Vacanza Travel

Istanbul City and Hidden Gem Private Guided Tour 1, 2, 3 Day opt.

Duration: 7 to 21 hours
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 7 to 21 hours
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Whether you are interested in history, architecture, culture or cuisine while exploring highlights or hidden gems of Istanbul our very well-made itinerary for 1,2 or 3 days private guided tour has you covered ! Istanbul: no other city on earth straddles two continents -Europe and Asia- and has been home to three great empires (Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman). We will discover Hagia Sophia, visit Topkapi Palace, stroll through Grand Bazaar and enjoy the beauty of Blue Mosque. In a city like this, it's important to have an experienced local guide who can help you to navigate, all the while ensuring you the most personal experience possible. We will sometimes use a ferry and sometimes subway or tram to navigate through the city. Don't forget that the best way of exploring a new city is to use public transport or walking.

• Skip-the-Line Access to the Museums
• Well-Made Itinerary for 1,2 or 3 Days Private Guided Tour
• Customize the itinerary according to your interest
• Taste Local Food

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

TOPKAPI PALACE, the former imperial residence from which the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled for nearly 400 years. Today a spectacular museum, it is famous for its collections of treasury of the Ottoman Royal Family. You will chase the memories of the sultans and the Ottoman Empire through 400 years of the most glorious victories, happiest moments, and mournful days.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

HAGIA SOPHIA is a 6th century church, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, welcomes you with its legends and mosaics. You will have a chance to touch the history of this church, a main attraction of the city since its construction.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Basilica Cistern, Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3, Istanbul 34410 Turkiye

Basilica Cistern is the largest underground water reservoir from the Byzantine period. This 6th century underground cistern became famous with the Medusa heads on the inside.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkiye

HIPODROME: The former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

GRAND BAZAAR is both the oldest and the biggest covered bazaar in the world. Your guide will provide the history of the Bazaar as well as some helpful tips on navigating its more than 4000 shops.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Suleymaniye Mosque, Prof. SIddIk Sami Onar Cd. No:1 Süleymaniye Mah, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye

This mosque, constructed by the great Ottoman architect Sinan in 1557, is regarded as the most beautiful of all imperial mosques.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

BLUE MOSQUE, also known as the Sultanahment Mosque is one of the biggest mosques and principal adornments of the Istanbul skyline. It was built in the 17th century. Once inside the mosque, blue Iznik tiles and stained glass will surround you.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye

This market is famous for Turkish delights and spices.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Bosphorus Cruise. Bosphorus is a unique natural water strait both sides of which filled in Palaces, Yalis ( old Ottoman Houses), historical mosques and many other buildings and many neighbourhoods with their own unique cultures.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Rustem Pasha Mosque, 62 HasIrcIlar Carsisi Eminonu, Istanbul Turkiye

Rustem Pasha is famous for the most beautiful examples of Ottoman Tile art pieces adorning it’s walls on the inside.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: KadIkoy CarsIsI, Caferaga, Neset Omer Sk. No:1 Kadıköy, Istanbul 34710 Turkiye

Kadikoy is probably the most vibrant and local district of Istanbul.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Uskudar Pier, Uskudar, Istanbul Turkiye

District in the Asian side of Istanbul.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Taksim Square, Gumussuyu Mh., Istanbul 34435 Turkiye

Main square of Istanbul.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Dolmabahce Palace, Visnezade Mahallesi Dolmabahce Cd, Istanbul 34357 Turkiye

This palace, constructed between 1843 and 1858 by Sultan I Abdulmecit, contains eclectic elements from the Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical styles, blended with traditional Ottoman architecture to create a new synthesis.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Galata Tower, Buyuk Hendek Cad. 2, Istanbul Turkiye

We will see GALATA TOWER from outside.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Karakoy, Karakoy, Istanbul

The commercial site of old Istanbul.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Basilica Cistern, Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3, Istanbul 34410 Turkiye

The largest underground water reservoir from the Byzantine time. This 6th century underground cistern became famous with the Medusa heads located in one corner of the cistern.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Istiklal Caddesi, Istiklal Street Taksim Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkiye

ISTIKLAL STREET is where locals like to hang out.The architecture of the buildings in that area will remind you of French style, and the street was once called Rue de Pera by it’s French residents.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Balat, Istanbul Turkiye

BALAT is where you will enjoy the most authentic houses of Istanbul.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Balat Mahallesi, Murselpasa Cd. No:10, Istanbul 34087 Turkiye

This is a unique church which is fully made of iron.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Fener Rum Patrikhanesi, Dr. SadIk Ahmet Cd. No:44 Yavuz Sultan Selim Mahallesi, Istanbul 34083 Turkiye

This is the Petriarchate of the Orthodox.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Private Tour
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Local Taxes

Exclusions
  • Entrance Fee: Hagia Sophia 25 Euro Per Person
  • Entrance Fee: Basilica Cistern 650 Turkish Lira Per Person
  • Entrance Fee: Topkapi Palace 1500 Turkish Lira Per Person
  • Public Transport Fees
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Dolmabahce Palace will be visited instead.
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Spice Market will be visited instead.
  • Grand Bazaar and Spice Market will be closed in 2024 in the following dates; April 10/11/12-Ramadan Celebrations. June 16/17/18/19-Eid Celebrations. October 29-Republic Day.
  • We have Kid-Friendly Tour Guides in our team.
  • For the cruise passengers public transportation (tram) is strongly recommended due to heavy traffic in/around the old city. By the tram the old city takes only 10 minutes. Please book the tour accordingly
  • If you book the tour with a private van, please beware that extra charges may apply if your hotel/apartment is located in the Asian Side or far from the city center.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Adamar Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul, Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. No:37, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Traveler pickup is offered
* If you book the tour without the van (walking tour) and your hotel is centrally located your tour guide will meet you at the hotel/port/apartment on foot. Otherwise meeting point will be in front of Adamar Hotel.

* When you book the tour with a private van for one day tour please beware that the van will only be used for pick up and drop off from the hotel. During the tour because all the sites are located in one pedestrian area you won't be able to use the van.

* If your hotel is located in/around old city (Sultanahmet Area) private van is unnecessary. All the highlights on the one day itinerary are located in one pedestrian area and walking tour is the only option to visit the sites.

* If you book the tour with a private van, please beware that extra charges may apply if your hotel/apartment is located in the Asian Side or far from the city center.

Ports

  • Galataport Istanbul, Kılıçali Paşa Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye


Return Details

Mollafenari, Ç. Nuruosmaniye Cd. No:48, 34120 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 to 21 hours


User's Reviews

67sarinak

28 Mar, 2024

Fabulous tour in an amazing city. So much history. Duygu was very knowledgeable and flexible with our changing plans. Highly recommend.

Hilary_S

17 Mar, 2024

Ugur was fantastic. Punctual with pick up, made us feel very comfortable walking the streets. He is VERY knowledgeable of Istanbul/Turkish history and was engaging. You can tell he was well experienced with the tour and was also a great photographer!

Tourist570710

18 Feb, 2024

Emel was our tour guide over 3 days for our group of 4. She was fabulous. Very knowledgeable, very flexible adapting to our wishes and interests. Answered all our many questions on the sights we were visiting & providing an insight into her country. She was always on time, meeting us in the foyer of our hotel. We saw several mosques, the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market, a cruise on the Bosphorus, the Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Topkaki & Dolmabahce Palaces, nice shops and great eateries & many other locations of interest around Istanbul . We finished with a great view high above Istanbul from a coffee stop at Pier Lotte, We were extremely happy with this tour and recommend Emel very highly. Our driver for the 3 days was also fantastic, making sure we were as close to each attraction as possible, in crazy traffic!, & the car was immaculate. One of the best tour companies & tour guide in all our years of travel. Highly recommend.

FlyRight

02 Jan, 2024

This was an amazing guided tour for all of the major sites in the old town area. Our guide was extremely professional and knowledgeable about each of the sites. I would highly recommend this tour, plus you get the added benefit of skipping the extremely long lines to get into each of the sites. Our guide was also nice enough to take us to a terrific restaurant for lunch. He walked us through the menu in order to enjoy traditional Turkish food. we were able to do all of the major sites in one day. This tour is well worth the expense in order to really learn about each of the sites in an efficient but thorough manner.

NorthStar45619346581

09 Dec, 2023

Really satisfied with the tour and of course with our guide Sercan Sercan has been charming with the whole family and as a guide he has been fantastic. We are very happy to have met him.

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