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Istanbul · Turkey
2 Day Istanbul Tour
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From $863.09 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Istanbul had been the capital city of Empires in the history. Today we allocate the sites for the last Empire; Ottomans. Our professional guides will bring the time of not only Ottomans , but also Byzantines as well.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit the Blue Mosque which was completed in 1616
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Visit the Hagia Sophia, the Most Important Byzantine building in the world
- Visit the Basilica Cistern
- Visit the spices market & Grand Bazaar
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Istanbul
Sightseeing at Hagia Sophia. Our first stop is Hagia Sophia, the Most Important Byzantine building in the world.
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Your guide will meet you after breakfast for a tour of the Ottoman Istanbul.
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Sightseeing at Hippodrome Of Constantinople. Our second day in Istanbul that takes us to a number of Byzantine relics. We will stroll to the great square which was once the Byzantine Hippodrome. Now it is a great park like area surrounded by the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Underground Cistern, commonly called the Basilica Cistern. The Hippodrome exhibits the Walled Column The Serpent Column and the Egyptian Obelisque from the Byzantine times and the German Fountain is located in the North end of the hippodrome.
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Sightseeing at Sultan Ahmed Mosque. A short walk takes you to the Blue Mosque which was completed in 1616.
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Local Flavor at Spice Bazaar. Visit the Spice Market, where Genoese and Venetian goods were sold at a time when there was no Suez Canal, and all the spices from the East were also brought here after being loaded Vessels on in Egypt.
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Overnight in Istanbul. Accommodation is not included.
Day 2
Istanbul
Sightseeing at Topkapı Palace. Our next stop will be the Topkapi Palace, more than just a palace, it is an assemblage of museums containing collections amassed by the Sultans for almost five centuries.
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Our visit also takes you to the famous harem where the Imperial Family were living in.
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Sightseeing at Basilica Cistern. Underground Cistern (Basilical Cistern) We will stop and see the Basilica Cistern, which was built at the same time as Hagia Sofia. In this 6th century structure, you will be able to see the heads of Medusa, which brought here from the temples of Constantinople.
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Sightseeing at Rüstem Pasha Mosque. Next we walk through the olde cobbled streets down to Rustem Pasha Mosque.
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Local Flavor at Grand Bazaar, Istanbul. We end the tour with a visit to the Grand Bazaar.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
All admission fees to the sites and museums on tour Private Guide Local taxes and 18% VAT
Not Included
Personal expenses Transportation Drinks at lunches Accommodation Dinners Gratuities for the guide
What to Bring
Travelers must book their own hotels, and the hotels must be located in the Sultanahmet area.
Meeting & Pickup
Our guide will meet you at the lobby of the hotel.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-10-12
4.00 / 5
Did a fine job. Great at adapting to the situation. His English was at times difficult to understand.
2025-09-12
5.00 / 5
Thank you Benjamin for 2 very full days of getting to know the history of Istanbul! We so appreciated the time spent with you. We learned so much. We appreciated you coming to our hotel each morning to navigate our way to the old town and all the sites. Ben has extensive knowledge and made our tours so convenient.
2024-02-15
5.00 / 5
Kemal was the best tour guide!! He was so knowledgable and patient with my mom and I. He truly made our trip so memorable and I learned so much about Istanbul through him. He made sure we were safe and taken care of. He also took great photos!! One of my favorite trips thanks to Kemal.
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