Guide was helpful and eager to show the city and culture. We really enjoyed the tour.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Fast Track Ticket Avaliable
- Unique time to discover Turkish Handicrafts & Traditional arts
- Professional Private Guide
Excludes
- Gratuities (suggested)
- Lunch
- Museum entrance fees
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
The Hippodrome of Constantinople, also known as the Sultanahmet Square, is an ancient chariot racing track and the sporting and social center of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Located in present-day Istanbul. the site is now a public square known for its historical significance and the remnants of its ancient structures. The Hippodrome was a major venue for chariot races and other public events during the Byzantine era. It was adorned with monuments and sculptures, some of which still stand today, including the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpent Column, and the Column of Constantine. These monuments are important relics from the Roman and Byzantine periods and provide a glimpse into the city's rich history. Today, the Hippodrome area is a popular tourist destination and a public space where visitors can explore the ancient ruins, learn about the historical and cultural heritage of Constantinople and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of modern Istanbul.
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, is a historic mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Sultan Ahmed I. The mosque is known for its stunning architecture, with its six minarets and beautiful blue tiles adorning the interior, which give it the nickname "Blue Mosque." It is a popular tourist attraction and a significant symbol of Istanbul's skyline.
Basilica Cistern Museum is one of the most important cultural assets where we can trace the traces of glorious Istanbul history. This grand underground cistern, built by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I (527-565), is nicknamed “Yerebatan Sarayı” (Sunken Palace) among the public due to its numerous marble columns rising from the water. It is also known as “Bazilika Sarnıcı” (Basilica Cistern) by some, as it was built on the site of the former Stoa Basilica, which was a basilica. the Basilica Cistern visited by former U.S. President Bill Clinton. Impresive Roman empire structure as featured in Dan Brown's novel, "Inferno" and James Bond "From Russia with Love" The Basilica Cistern is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world.
The Topkapi Palace is a grand and historically significant palace located in Istanbul. It served as the primary residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. The palace complex is known for its stunning architecture, beautiful courtyards, and extensive collections of art, manuscripts, and other treasures. The Topkapi Palace consists of several interconnected courtyards and buildings, including the Imperial Harem, where the sultan's family resided. The palace also houses the Treasury, which contains an impressive collection of priceless jewels, including the famous Spoonmaker's Diamond and Topkapi Dagger. Today, the Topkapi Palace is a popular museum and a major tourist attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the Ottoman sultans and the rich history of the empire. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, drawing visitors from around the world to explore its magnificent grounds and learn about its fascinating past.
The Hagia Sophia, also known as Ayasofya in Turkish, is a famous historic building located in oldtown Istanbul. It was originally built as the biggest cathedral in the world by Byzantine Empire in the 6th century and later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. The building is renowned for its massive dome and beautiful mosaics that reflect its rich history and architectural significance. In 1935, it was converted into a museum and in 2020, it was reconverted into a mosque. The Hagia Sophia has an important place in the art world with its architecture, grandness, size and functionality.The Hagia Sophia is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all around the world.
The Grand Bazaar, also known as the Kapalıçarşı, is one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets, located in the heart of Istanbul. Dating back to the 15th century, the Grand Bazaar is a sprawling complex of over 60 streets and alleys, housing more than 4,000 shops and stalls. The bazaar is a vibrant and bustling place, offering a wide array of goods, including jewelry, carpets, textiles, ceramics, spices, leather goods, and traditional Turkish crafts. It's a paradise for shoppers looking for unique souvenirs and gifts. The architecture of the Grand Bazaar is a sight to behold, with its labyrinthine layout, vaulted ceilings, and colorful displays. Visitors can immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of Istanbul as they wander through the maze of shops and interact with local merchants.
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Enjoy and fun tour. Guide was funny and informative
Our group was small, only 4 plus the guide, which made it truly enjoyable. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. I really appreciated his wealth of information and easygoing manner. Awesome guide
Wow Istanbul tour was amazing from the start driver was good. Then we met out guide Zale. She was so proud to show us her Istanbul. We learned about the history, the climate, architecture, food and so many details about the city. We couldn’t have had a better experience.
We had a great walking tour of Istanbul with Murat on Sunday. He met us at our hotel, bang on time, and right away we both got a good feeling for the trip from Murat’s fun & friendly introduction, and we were not wrong. Some guides rarely demonstrate such a a sound knowledge of their city, or the passion in what they are doing. Murat’s knowledge, and well delivered presentation on The Blue Mosque, The Cistern, Toptaki Palace, Spice Bazaar, and the general history of this great city, is truly 1st Class. His delivery is fun, full of interesting facts & he genuinely cares in what he is doing. He took us to interesting market stalls, shops, and cafes, all of which made for a great day. I would highly recommend Murat to anyone looking for a truly memorable tour of Istanbul, as we will definitely be looking him up if we return. Thanks for a thoroughly great day Murat! Garry & Jane
Murat is a great guide! He was perfect for the tour we chose and he gave a lot of details!
The guide Mr MURAT gave a lot of detailed information on the Monuments. He took us to significant places and gave enough time for pictures. He advised us to be cautious while purchasing. A nice tour operator and a nice guide. Thanks
This was a great day - our guide Eran arranged for a gentle pace which really helped my mother in the heat. We saw amazing sights and had really good local knowledge provided. I would highly recommend this!
Avoid! Did not arrive for pickup and was uncontactable. And the tour was confirmed the night before by them. As we only had limited time it was impossible to rebook at such a late stage so ended up just walking around the area. Hugely disappointing experiences!
Feel was a great guide. Very punctual and made contact tge day before. The tour was at our pace, with options to fo or see things in different order. He knew what the traffic would be and how busy each attraction was. The skip the line tickets were easy to purchase and get right in. I definitely would recommend Feyz and his tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. We had a great day in Istanbul!
Excellent tour, it follows the highlights. Yer, entrance to places are pricey Anil was an outstanding guide.
Our guide, Sam, was so knowledgeable and so friendly. We saw everything, learned some things, and had a great time! We would definitely recommend!
We had a wonderful time on this tour. John was incredibly knowledgeable and provided such a fun and well rounded tour of the city!
Fabulous guide with total knowledge, great communicator and friendly.
Volkan was an amazing guide. The tour covers the highlights of the area and is flexible enough to accommodate your needs.
We are traveling in Istanbul for decades and today we tasted the best kiounefe in Spice Market...the people are very friendly and smiling all the time...thank you guys...until next visit!!!
Great tour seeing many of the main sights in Istanbul (European side). Volkan was a great tour guide and very experienced and knowledgeable.
Tour guide Zel. was excellent. Very pleased from the start to end. Zel explained everything with interest.
Best day out ever. We were picked up from our hotel and returned back. We met our tour guide and his name is Shoban best guide ever. He told us everything about all the places we visited . He asked us what we wanted to buy and showed us many stores of our choices. I love Istanbul.
We had a wonderful, informative day with our tour guide, Sam. The city of Istanbul is an amazing city with a fascinating history and Sam did a great job explaining it all to us.
This tour was very enjoyable. Eileen was an excellent guide! She is very knowledgeable about the sites and gave great recommendations for shopping and dining. I would do this tour with her again!
Had a lovely time with Sabit seeing the sites in the Old City. So informative, he made history come alive and enhanced our experience. Highly recommended!
Sabit Kara was an excellent guide. Not only did he know his history well, he was funny and very respectful. We saw all we wanted to see and never felt rushed. I highly recommend any tour with Sabit as your guide.
Excellent knowledge really good day with a really good guide who kept us informed all the way did not like the traffic
We had a wonderful day experiencing the beauty city of Istanbul with our guide Kadir. He picked us up right at our hotel on time and returned us 7 hours later. He brought he city history to life as we visited the stunning mosques and palaces. The knowledge of the architecture, culture and traditions gave us a much deeper appreciation for the beauty of Istanbul. We highly recommend Kadir to anyone who wants to experience the real heart of Istanbul
Fettah (Our Guide) was phenomenal: Knowledgeable, Flexible & Took the time to explain the background of all sights. A true professional. Thanks!
Amazing experience with Omer. Wow just wow, then a rest day next day randomly met him, we spent the day together just hanging out, what an awesome guy. Thank you fez travel for a life Changing time
You won't be disappointed. The guide was kind, professional and had a wealth of knowledge about the history of Turkey.
Cancelled on the day of the tour with no explanation. Turkey is a place you can get a new tour guide in very easily but didn't have the decency to try and help his customers Our hotel saved the day in the end. We went on a personalised tour at half the price of this failed tour Advice. Don't book on someone unreliable and instead go through your hotel for a saving plus a better experience
Can was an excellent guide. He knew so much history and had great knowledge of all the places we visited. It was a day well spent.
Baris our tour guide was great. We went around to many different locations and explored Istanbul. Baris had a wealth of knowledge and he tailored the guide to suit what we wanted to do.
It was an excellent trip. Our guide Ege was a wonderful person with great knowledge about the area and attractions. We really amazed about his historical knowledge. Ege’s presentation, care and humorous expression were well appreciated. We would like recommend him to anyone who would like to get helped. Hi Ege, wishing all the best for your wedding which will be celebrated with your would be wife.
The tour was more than we expected for the price, our guide Muhsin Ulusoy explained every detail of the places visited, his knowledge of the history and city is broad and his attitude matches that too, as he’s always willing to help for getting pics, local food or snacks.
Shaban was awesome! Very knowledgeable and allowed us to do what we wanted to do, not on a strict schedule. Took us to places that wouldn't rip us off as well. We had a great time and highly recommend!
the tour was VIP experience from the beginning with a very professional guide who assisted us in the best way possible, no long lines nor time waste to buy tickets, plenty time to feel confortable to visit all the places without rush, picked up on time at the hotel and delivered as accorded, the guide was flexible and attentive, I totally recommend this experience.
The tour guide was great and informative. Did seem to have a good local knowledge and was able to create a great experience.
It was very knowledgeable and comfortable tour. It was easy pick up at cruise terminal. Guide John was very excited and knowledgeable in sharing history of Istanbul.
Fateh is probably one of the best guides I’ve ever had. He took time to go through each and every detail and made this trip most memorable. Thanks
We had a beautiful city tour with Ege in Istanbul and he was wonderful in showing us the mosque and central city. He was also very helpful in assisting my wife because she has disabilities.
Fantastic day with Ege seeing all the main sights of Istanbul on a Old Town walking tour. The highlight was the Blue Mosque. Definitely recommend this tour. Ege was very knowledgeable.
Ege was excellent and very knowledgeable! Took us to great places to be able to experience shopping in very reasonable prices. We ate at a moms and pops restaurant and was also delicious!!!
What an amazing day with John. He was so informative (no idea how he remembers everything) and knowledgeable. He was friendly with a great personality and made the day extremely interesting. Would recommend him without hesitation.
Highly recommended. We booked a private tour for our family and everything went smooth. Our driver picked us up from our hotel on time. Musa was our tour guide and he was fantastic. We enjoyed touring Istanbul.
Our tour guide Volkan was great, very informative and flexible with the tour. He guided us through all the sites of Istanbul at precise times to avoid crowds. I highly recommend him and this tour of the main sites of Istanbul.
Great walking tour of Istanbul, being picked up & returned to cruise port. Visited the sites we wanted to see.
The tour in Istanbul was exceptional. Our guide was very friendly, with extensive knowledge of the culture and literature of his country, and made us feel at home, always very safe in his company. He showed us the most interesting places we wanted to see. We ended at the Grand Bazaar doing some shopping — everything was excellent. We would recommend it to anyone, whether an individual, family, or friend who wants to take a tour in Istanbul. Many thanks to our guide.
Guide was kind and informative. He showed us all major places. Thanks for pick up and drop off. Best
our tour guide was very punctual and his knowledgeable with his job! thanks and i will recommend you guys to my friends!
Sabit was super friendly and knowledgeable and took us around everything we wanted to see. Even the lunch was nice and really reasonable. Good amount of tour time and time on your own to explore as well. He even helped us out with getting tickets for the Galatasary game! Really great tour, thanks Sabit
It was fantastic. We got too see several cultural sights. Our guide was very knowledgeable about everywhere we went. He even showed us several traditional locations.
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