Istanbul Guided Tour

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Duration: 7 hours
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Experience Highlights

On this tour you will have the opportunity, for about 7 hours, to tour the historic centre of Istanbul . You will be accompanied by an expert guide, thanks to whom you will learn about the history and architecture of the places you will visit. For an intimate and personalised experience, you can choose to take the tour in a small or private group. In addition, thanks to the activity tickets, you will be able to skip the queues and avoid unnecessary waiting, so you can enjoy the activity to the fullest.

Istanbul is an ancient city, a crossroads of continents and cultures, which is demonstrated by the city's rich architectural and cultural heritage. Magnificent monuments stand in what was once the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, such as the Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar . An activity full of history and beauty, ideal for culture lovers.

  • Tour the historic centre of Istanbul and discover the wonders of this ancient city.
  • Avoid the long queues at the most popular places in the city, and visit monuments such as the Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
  • Learn, accompanied by an expert guide, about the history and culture of Turkey's capital.

What’s included

  • Tour of Istanbul
  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicleç
  • No queuing at the monuments

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Step by Step

Join this tour through the historic centre of Istanbul, where you will get to know the main monuments and points of interest of the city. The tour will last approximately 7 hours, during which you will learn about the history and architecture of Turkey's capital, accompanied by an expert guide .

The activity also includes the option of taking the tour in a small or private group, so you can enjoy a more intimate and personalised experience with your trusted companions.

Some of the places you will visit during the tour are as follows:

  • Hagia Sophia Mosque: Former Byzantine church and later mosque, it is one of the most emblematic places in Istanbul. Built in the 6th century, it is characterised by its impressive dome and the richness of its mosaics.
  • Blue Mosque: Also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, it is one of the most famous mosques in Istanbul. It is characterised by its six minarets and its impressive interior decoration with ceramic tiles.
  • Istanbul Hippodrome: Located in the heart of the city, this is a place of great historical importance. It was built in the 3rd century and was the venue for important events such as horse races and sporting competitions.
  • Topkapi Palace: Built in the 15th century, it was theresidence of the Ottoman sultans for over 400 years. It is now a museum and houses an impressive collection of jewellery, porcelain and art objects.
  • Grand Bazaar: One of the largest and oldest markets in the world, with over 4,000 shops. It is an ideal place to buy handicrafts, textiles, jewellery and decorative objects.

A very complete and varied tour, where you can familiarise yourself with the culture and history of Turkey through its architecture and monuments.

Reviews

4.7
· 19 Reviews
  • S
    Sandra
    4
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    100% recommendable
  • M
    Mauricio
    4
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    Excellent excursion, although I got tired I enjoyed it very much.
  • A
    Agobart
    5
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    The guide was really great, he knew a lot about every place and everything. I was fascinated with the Blue Mosque, it has so much energy. I have nothing more to say than to recommend them, a unique experience.
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    Aline
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    We loved it!!!
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