Private Guided Tour: Best of Istanbul 1 or 2 Classic Tour
Overview
About
Private Guided Tour: Discover the Best of Istanbul on a 1 or 2-day Classic Tour.
What you'll do
Here is the daily flexible schedule (7 hours for each day):
Day 1: Hippodrome, Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar
Day 2: Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Kamondo Staircase, Bosphorus Cruise
Day 3: Süleymaniye Mosque, Fener And Balat Districts, Sveti Stefan Church, Greek Orthodox Patriarch, Pierre Loti Hill
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Itinerary
Istanbul Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Private Guided Tour: Best of Istanbul 1 or 2 Classic Tour in Istanbul, Turkey. This full-day tours experience includes 16 stops over 1 day. Duration: 7 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
Hippodrome
Ancient hippodrome that the Romans and Eastern Romans had been arranged Chariot races.
Topkapi Palace Museum
The first imperial palace of the Ottoman Empire built after the conquest of Constantinople from 1478 had been home to 24 generations of the Sultans.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
The famous Hagia Sophia from 6th century used to be the patriarch church of the city. It had been the largest church in the world for over 9 centuries.
Blue Mosque
Second largest mosque in the old city built by the order of Sultan Ahmet The 1st also known as Sultanahmet mosque which is the original name. Decorated with blue and turquoise tiles.
Grand Bazaar
Largest historical bazaar in Istanbul from 1460. 3700 square meters, 4000 shops and 61 streets located under its roof considered as the first mega mall of the world.
Taksim Square
It’s the heart of the modern part of the Istanbul.
Istiklal Caddesi
Famous pedestrian street of Taksim surrounded by historical buildings, passages full of local shops and historical nostalgic tram.
Galata Tower
Another symbol of Istanbul from 14th century constracted by Genoesen colonists used for many different purposes over the centuries.
Kamondo Stairs
The picturesque Art Nouveau styled stairs from 1850’s.
Dolmabahce Palace
The second imperial palace of the Ottomans in istanbul from 19th century and it is one of the largest Ottoman palaces. It represents the modernization period of the Ottoman Empire with the European styled architecture.
Suleymaniye Mosque
The biggest historical mosque in the old city built by the order of Sultan Süleyman The Magnificent from 1557. Constructed by the most famous Turkish architect Sinan.
Bosphorus Strait
A relaxing cruise with your tour guide. Bosphorus offers magnificent views and important historical monuments like Imperial palaces, Kiosks, and beautiful mansions called yalı on both European and Asian side
Bulgarian Orthodox Church
Sveti Stefan Church; The Bulgarian Orthodox church of Istanbul also known as The Iron Church. It is the only iron prefabric Orthodox church of the entire world from 1898.
Fener & Balat
Orthodox Christian and Jewish distincts of Istanbul with cobblestone streets and colorful buildings and many historical monuments.
Pierre Loti Tepesi
The highest point around Golden Horn offers the best view of the inlet.
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
It is located close by Bosphorus and Golden Horn. The traders used to come here when they get the city by seaways. It is one of the largest market place in the city.
This concludes the tour.
