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Private Istanbul in a Day Tour with Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
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From $470.03 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Istanbul, the “Gateway between Europe and Asia”, a city on two continents, so much history and so much to see but if you only have one day our Istanbul in a Day tour is designed just for you! This exciting city has a rich history weaving Byzantine, Roman, and Ottoman, cultures together as beautifully as the colorful Turkish carpets in her markets. Our expert private TE guides will bring this wonderful history alive as they guide you through sites like the Hippodrome, where the chariot races took place, Hagia Sofia, crown jewel of Byzantium, the Blue Mosque, a seventeenth century Ottoman masterpiece, Topkapi Palace, where you walk in footsteps of the Sultans, the Grand Bazaar bustling with energy and color, and of course time to pause during your magical day to enjoy delicious Turkish cuisine. This and so much more awaits you on your Istanbul in a Day tour.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Marvel at Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Hippodrome
- Explore Topkapi Palace & shop the Grand Bazaar
- Stroll Gülhane Park after a day of history and culture
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Istanbul
Sightseeing at Topkapı Palace.
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Istanbul
Sightseeing at Hagia Sophia.
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Istanbul
Sightseeing at Blue Mosque, Istanbul.
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Istanbul
Sightseeing at Hippodrome Of Constantinople.
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Istanbul
Sightseeing at Grand Bazaar, Istanbul.
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Istanbul
Local Flavor.
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off Tickets/Entrances Expert English Speaking TE Guide Lunch at a local restaurant (minus drinks)
Not Included
Beverages Gratuities (optional)
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes/shoes Cash for personal expenses
Meeting & Pickup
We do pick-up from centrally located Istanbul accommodations.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-10-23
5.00 / 5
My guide was extremely knowledgable and was able to get us past the long lines since I was just one person on the tour. He was also very accommodating about my physical limitations.
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