Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar - Private Tour.
Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar - Private Tour.
Napoleon Bonaparte once said: "If the world were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital." There's a lot to see and do in Istanbul. We want to share the culture and history of Istanbul with you in a way you’ll never forget. Private Istanbul Walking Tours is not like every other tour company.
We specialize in escorted excursions and private tours of Istanbul, uncovering a unique land of contrast, art, gastronomy, culture, and ‘duende’ – getting to the heart of the Istanbul you never knew on a 6-hour insider walking tour with a local guide.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Historic Areas of Istanbul
Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, and The Grand Bazaar.
6 hoursTopkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace was the main palace of the Ottoman Sultans until 1856. Many famous exhibitions are housed in the palace. The Imperial Treasury is another part of the palace with an 86-carat diamond on display. We will have a splendid view of the Bosporus and the Golden Horn from the palace.
2 hoursBasilica Cistern
Next, we will visit the Basilica Cistern (Underground cistern), the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.
45 minutesHippodrome
The Hippodrome is a center for sports activities and ceremonies, and it is also famous for chariot races during the Roman and Byzantine era.
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque is the third largest mosque in Istanbul, built during the Ottoman Period. It is known for its blue Iznik tiles and as the only Ottoman mosque with 6 minarets. The Blue Mosque is partly closed due to the restoration works.
Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar. It is the largest bazaar in the world with 52 small streets and more than 4000 shops.
1 hourIncluded
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Entrance fee of the Topkapi Palace.
- Entrance fee of the Basilica Cistern
- Entry/Admission - Basilica Cistern
- Entry/Admission - Historic Areas of Istanbul
- Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace
Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Harem entrance at Topkapi Palace.
Good to Know
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- There is skip-the-line entrance in the Hagia Sophia as the Hagia Sophia is an active mosque and the number of the visitors is limited. It may take up to 30 minutes to go into Hagia Sophia.
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.