The best city tour with transfers

Tour Highlights

• Amaze The History of Istanbul City, Discover the Roman and Ottoman Empires
• Marvel at the Basilica Cistern as featured in Dan Brown's novel, "Inferno"
• Discover Sultanahmet Square, Topkapi Palace, and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue)
• Best Istanbul Attraction must be Experienced once in a lifetime
• Discover Hagia Sophia,Hipodromme and Grand Baazar, Take Outstanding Photo Shoots

Tour Details

Istanbul: Best of The City Full-Day Tour with Transfers offers a personalized or shared experience for visitors who want to explore the city's top attractions with a dedicated guide.

Learn about the historical development of the city under the Roman Empire and Ottoman Empire on a private tour. Compare the different cultures and religions of these empires while exploring iconic Istanbul sights like Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Mosque. Travel stress-free with private roundtrip transportation. Enjoy unhurried visits to the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern, and the Hippodrome of Constantinople. Visit the famous Sultanahmet Mosque, also known as Blue Mosque, due to its unique interior decoration of blue royal Iznik tiles.

At the Hippodrome, see where the Romans used to organize chariot races and gladiators' fights. Admire its remaining Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Constantine Column, and German Fountain.

Finish your day by learning about Turkish handicrafts at the famous Grand Bazaar and its 4,000 shops (replaced with the Arasta Baazar or the Spice Bazaar on Sundays). With your private guide leading the way, there's no chance of getting lost in the bazaar.

This tour is a good start for first-time visitors to Istanbul. You'll gain a good idea of the past, present, and future of Istanbul while visiting some of the city's must-see sights and monuments. You can pause the tour at any point to ask questions.

•Visit the famous Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, is a historic mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. 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."

•Discover Topkapi Palace which is a grand and historically significant palace located in Istanbul. It served as the primary residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans for 400 years. Visit the exhibition of Treasury, cloths and weapons also Holy relics

• Experience The Hagia Sophia, 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.

•See 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"

•Finalize the day at the famous Grand Bazaar with 4000 shops.

• Get the personalized experience of a private tour 

• Taste the local good food ( meat/vegetarian/dessert) 

• Discover Turkish handicrafts 

• Highly Recommended for Outstanding Photo Shoots

• Recommeneded Activity to Experience The Full Taste of Istanbul's rich history and Culture in a short amount of time

Option 1- Guided Tour- Istanbul : Best of The City Full-Day Tour with Transfers

Option 2- Private Tour-Istanbul : Best of The City Full-Day Tour with Transfers

Tour Include

• Tour guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Private or group tour (depending on option selected)
• Skip-the-line access to buy tickets

Tour Exclude

• Entry ticket to Topkapi Palace 1500 TL per person
• Entry ticket to Basilica Cistern 600 TL per person
• Entry ticket to Hagia Sophia 25 Euro per person
• Lunch

Important Notes

What to bring

• Scarf
• Comfortable shoes
• Long pants
• Headscarf
• Sarong

Meeting point

• Make sure to check your email for instructions and credentials to access the tour 

The tour is not suitable for

• Children under 3s are not allowed.
• The tour is not recommended for individuals aged 60 and above