Private Istanbul Full Day ( 7 to 9 hours ) Tour - Skip the line
Overview
About
This private tour is designed to provide you with a personalized and flexible experience. With your own guide and vehicle, you'll be able to customize your itinerary to suit your interests and preferences.
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
Not wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- At time of booking, Hotels guests must provide hotel name
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays: Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar and Spice Market are closed during Religious Holidays will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30 Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30 on Fridays
- Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30 on Fridays
- Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Istanbul Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Private Istanbul Full Day ( 7 to 9 hours ) Tour - Skip the line in Istanbul, Turkey. This full-day tours experience includes 7 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Galataport
Our tour guide will pick you up at Galata port with your name sign. After greeteing drive to old city.
Hippodrome
Our first stop is Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque which is the one of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
Topkapı Palace
Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
- After Blue Mosque, we are going to visit Hagia Sophia which is The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
- Update for St. Sophia interior visit :
- Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD
- The system is similar to audio guide system. Guests who does not have smart phones will follow the signs and the given informations on the signs .
Grand Bazaar
- We will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops.
- After Free time in Grand bazar, we will be back to your hotel or port The end of our services
Galataport
Drive back to Galataport and the end of our services
This concludes the tour.
