Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour
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Istanbul
- The bridge between east and west, Istanbul is a vibrant city with magnificent architecture and a rich history as the former capital of the Ottoman empire
- Explore the best of Istanbul with 1,2,3 day tour options and create itineraries that best suit your schedule
Here you can see the itineraries below (7 hours per day):
- Day 1 - Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, German Fountain, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace Museum, Grand Bazaar
- Day 2 - Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry, Dolmabahce Palace, Spice Market, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Galata Tower (from outside)
- Day 3 - Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church , Pierre Lotti Hill by Cable Car, Chora Church (or alternative sites)
Good to know
- FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS AND LATE DEPARTURES, as museums and some sites are closed around 17:30 pm, alternative tour sites will be advised by tour guide
- Tour guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or Istanbul Galata Port. If hotel is not centrally located, the meeting point will be German Fountain
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Blue Mosque is closed until 2 pm on Fridays
- Hagia Sophia entrance is restricted during praying time
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. Due to regulations, live guide service is not available
- Rahmi Koc Museum is closed on Mondays, can be replaced with alternative sites
- Annual Closing Dates of museums and bazaars in Istanbul are; January 1-New Year / March 30, 31, April 1 - Ramadan Celebrations / June 6, 7, 8, 9 - Eid al-Adha Celebrations (Sacrifice Holiday)
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