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

By MGT
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$88 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • 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

Activity location

    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Group Guided Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Choose this option for a guided group tour with other participants. This option includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
NZ$88.34 x 2 AdultsNZ$176.68

Total
Price is NZ$176.68
Private Guided Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Choose this option for a private guided walking tour with pickup and drop-off included. Your private guide will meet you at Galataport (Istanbul Cruise Port), hotel, or Airbnb.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$162.42 x 2 AdultsNZ$324.84

Total
Price is NZ$324.84

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included Private or group tour (depending on option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included Skip-the-line access to buy tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntry ticket to Topkapi Palace 1700 TL per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Entry ticket to Basilica Cistern 900 TL per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Entry ticket to Hagia Sophia 25 Euro per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Lunch

What you can expect

Istanbul: Best of The City Full-Day Tour with Transfers offers a personalised 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 return transport.
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 organise 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 US President Bill Clinton. Impresive Roman empire structure as featured in Dan Brown's novel, “Inferno” and James Bond “From Russia with Love”

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

• Get the personalised 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

Location

Activity location

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    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye