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Discover the ancient wonders of Istanbul with our tailored two full-day tours, designed to maximize your exploration of this 2700-year-old city. Whether you’re drawn to historical sites, vibrant markets, or scenic spots, we can customize your itinerary to suit your preferences and even extend the tour duration if desired. Benefit from the expertise of a local guide fluent in Spanish or English, and travel comfortably in a private vehicle. Please note that museum entry fees and public cruise charges are not covered. Immerse yourself in the enchanting bazaars and captivating landmarks at your own pace!
Hotel or Galata Cruise Port
Everyday/ May Start Any Time
Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby or cruise port and start your Istanbul Old City Tour;
Byzantine Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square; where chariot races were held in Roman Empire times, Egyptian Column from Byzantine Empire time. Today German Fountain is cornerstone of square.
Hagia Sophia; (skip the line service is not available for active mosques – there is a queue for the entrance); (Ayasofya, Santa Sofia) Built in 6th century by Emperor Justinian. It plays a very important role in Christian and Islamic World. After the Ottoman conquest the bells, altar, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many mosaics were covered to convert church into a mosque.
Basilica Cistern; The underground reservoir earned the name Basilica due to its location beneath the expansive public square known as the Stoa Basilica, situated on the First Hill of Constantinople.
Grand Bazaar; (Kapali Carsi) The largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops. You can find colorful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.
After completing your private Istanbul tour here, your private guide will accompany you on the way back to your hotel or Istanbul port.
Important Notes:
– This trip can be operated as walking tour because sites of visit are near to each other. But if your hotel is not centrally located, booking private van is recommended from and back to your hotel.
– On Fridays, Hagia Sophia will be visited from outside because of the worship.
