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Private Istanbul Tour Experience
Private Istanbul Tour Experience
Private Istanbul Tour Experience
Private Istanbul Tour Experience
Private Istanbul Tour Experience

Private Istanbul Tour Experience

By Rituals Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$301 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

You will discover the magnificent history of Istanbul with our professional guides and have an unforgettable experience. Whether you're interested in art,food,or history,customised Istanbul shore excursions allow you to delve deeper into your interests.Expert guides can tailor your journey to include off-the-beaten-path attractions and hidden gems of the city. Discover Istanbul at your own pace, with personalised tours that cater to your curiosity.

-Experienced and Professional licensed guide
-Quality service
-Best Price

Activity location

  • Topkapi Palace
    • Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sultanahmet
    • 34110, Alemdar, İstanbul, Turkiye

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Private Istanbul Tour | Best Quality - Best Price in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • Opening hours: Wed 9:00 am-5:00 pm
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$301.28 x 1 TravellerAU$301.28
Total
Price is AU$301.28
Tour by luxury vehicle in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • Opening hours: Wed 9:00 am-5:00 pm
  • English

Tour by luxury vehicle

Price details
AU$421.79 x 1 TravellerAU$421.79
Total
Price is AU$421.79

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Licensed Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedUnique time to discover Turkish Handcrafts: (Traditional Ceramic -Jewellery - Carpet - Leather)
  • What's includedWhat's includedWe will skip the line to buy the tickets for Topkapi palace and Basilica Cistern
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMuseum Entrances - Topkapi Palace: 1500 TL | Basilica Cistern 800 TL
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Topkapi Palace
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Topkapi Palace Museum / Topkapı Sarayı More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which resembles the power of the Ottoman Empire.stanbul shore excursions to Topkapi Palace offer visitors the chance to explore one of the most iconic landmarks in the city. This historical site was once the residence of the Ottoman sultans and is now a museum showcasing a vast collection of artefacts and treasures. A guided tour of Topkapi Palace allows guests to immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of Istanbul while admiring stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. It's a must-see destination for anyone visiting Istanbul and a highlight of any shore excursion in the city.
Basilica Cistern
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica (Greek: Βασιλική Κινστέρνα, Turkish: Yerebatan Sarnıcı or Yerebatan Saray, "Subterranean Cistern" or "Subterranean Palace"), is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey. The cistern, located 150 metres (490 ft) 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. Today it is kept with little water, for public access inside the space.
Grand Bazaar
  • 1h 30m
Grand Bazaar / Kapalı Çarşı One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops with colourful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.
Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Hagia Sophia Museum / Ayasofya / Santa Sofia Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World.. It has been chanched its regulation for non belivers visiters! with your ticket you will get headset provided by Mosque. when visiting Istanbul, one must make sure to include a shore excursion to the iconic Hagia Sophia. The historical significance and breathtaking architecture of this landmark make it a must-see for any visitor to the city. With Istanbul shore excursions, visitors can explore this ancient and stunning building while also experiencing the beauty of the city's shoreline. It is an unforgettable experience that should not be missed.
Hippodrome
  • 30m
Hippodrome of Constantinople, located in Sultanahmet/Istanbul, was a public arena mainly for chariot races. The word hippodrome comes from the Greek hippos (horse) and dromos (way). The Hippodrome of Constantinople was also home to gladiatorial games, official ceremonies, celebrations, protests, torture to the convicts and so on. Hippodrome functioned all in Roman (203-330 CE), Byzantine (330-1453 CE), and Ottoman (1453-1922) periods.
Blue Mosque
  • 30m
Blue Mosque / Sultanahmet Camii Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of the Ottoman Empire, the Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.The Blue Mosque in Istanbul offers shore excursions that provide tourists with the opportunity to explore the beautiful architecture and history of this iconic landmark. Whether it's admiring the stunning blue tiles or taking in the grandeur of the domes and minarets, a visit to the Blue Mosque is a must for anyone visiting Istanbul. With its convenient location near the shore, it's the perfect stop for those on a cruise or who want to make the most of their time in the city. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the magic of the Blue Mosque during your visit to Istanbul.
Sultanahmet District
  • 30m
Unique time to Discover Turkish Handcrafts ( Turkish Carpets, Leathers, ceramics) shopping opportunities
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
  • 1h
The Spice Bazaar (Turkish: Mısır Çarşısı, meaning "Egyptian Bazaar") in Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the largest bazaars in the city. Located in the Eminönü quarter of the Fatih district, it is the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTopkapi Palace
    • Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESultanahmet
    • 34110, Alemdar, İstanbul, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEİstanbul
    • İstanbul, İstanbul, Turkiye
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEFatih
    • Fatih, İstanbul, Turkiye

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