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Old Istanbul Gems Full Day Private Tour

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Sultanahmet is where ancient empires converge. You’ll explore landmarks from the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman eras, offering a rare chance to witness the seamless layers of history in one place. Hagia Sophia: A masterpiece that transitioned from a Byzantine cathedral to an Ottoman mosque and now a modern mosque, showcasing architectural genius and cultural harmony. Blue Mosque: Renowned for its six minarets and stunning blue İznik tiles, it's a masterpiece of Ottoman design. Topkapı Palace: The opulent home of sultans, filled with treasures and sacred relics. Hippodrome:This ancient social center hosted chariot races and political events, bringing the Roman and Byzantine past vividly to life. Grand Bazaar: One of the world’s oldest covered markets, offering an immersive shopping experience and a chance to witness Turkish craftsmanship firsthand.

  • Professional guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Not included: Drinks during lunch
  • Not included: Tips / Gratuities
  • Not included: All else not specifically mentioned in the inclusion section
  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: We can include entrance tickets for guests who wish. Guests can enter using a QR code, so there’s no need to wait in line at the ticket counter.

Your guide will welcome you with the Company flag.

Your guide will welcome you with the Company flag.

Your private guide will meet you at the confirmed meeting point, your centrally located hotel, or Galataport, depending on the arrangements confirmed before the tour. The guide will identify themselves as your BarefootPlus Travel guide and will be waiting at the agreed location. For hotel pickups, please be ready in the hotel lobby approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled tour start time. Pickup generally begins 10–15 minutes before the confirmed tour start time. Private transportation is not included in the standard walking tour price. However, hotel or port transfers can be arranged as an optional additional service upon request. When transportation is arranged, guests are transferred by a private, air-conditioned vehicle suitable for the group size. The standard tour ends in the Sultanahmet area or at the agreed meeting point. Hotel or port drop-off is only provided when private transportation has been arranged in advance. Exact meeting and pickup details will be confirmed with guests before the tour.

Meeting and PickupMeeting and Pickup

  1. Explore the sprawling former residence of Ottoman sultans: wander through its four courtyards, visit the Imperial Treasury and gaze upon the Sacred Relics. Don’t miss the opulent Harem quarters and panoramic views over the Golden Horn.

  2. Marvel at this 1,500‑year‑old masterpiece, once the world’s largest cathedral and later an imperial mosque. Admire its soaring dome, intricate mosaics and the seamless blend of Christian and Islamic art.

  3. Once the social and sporting center of Constantinople, the ancient chariot‑racing stadium is now an open square dotted with monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpent Column and the German Fountain.

  4. Stand beneath six elegant minarets and a cascade of domes in this living house of worship. Inside, over 20,000 hand‑painted İznik tiles in shades of blue lend the mosque its popular nickname.

  5. Lose yourself in one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets. Browse over 4,000 shops offering carpets, ceramics, jewelry, spices and souvenirs, and practice your haggling skills in the labyrinthine alleys.

Wheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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