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Istanbul Private Guided Day Tour: Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar
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Istanbul Private Guided Day Tour: Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar

by Ephesus Tour Company

5 hours
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$171$190Save 10%
2 adults × $85.50
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This private guided tour in Istanbul lasts between five and eight hours and covers five main sites. It begins with a walking visit to the Hippodrome, where the guide explains the area's history over about 20 minutes. Next, the group walks to the Blue Mosque for a 30-minute visit focusing on its architecture. Afterward, participants walk to Hagia Sophia, spending roughly 45 minutes inside. The tour then continues with a one-hour visit to Topkapi Palace, exploring its grounds and exhibits. The final stop is the Grand Bazaar, where guests have about one hour to browse the market. Transportation by taxi is provided only when necessary between stops. Pickup and drop-off at centrally located hotels in Istanbul’s city center are included. Food, drinks, and entrance fees are not included.

Highlights

Visit Hippodrome for about 20 minutes
See Blue Mosque architecture for 30 minutes
Spend 45 minutes inside Hagia Sophia
Explore Topkapi Palace for one hour
Browse Grand Bazaar for one hour
Taxi transport provided only if needed

What's included

Tour conducted privately for the group only
Guidance provided by a qualified professional
Taxi transport available only when required
Pickup and drop-off offered at centrally located city center hotels

What's not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees

Itinerary

1

Blue Mosque

Visit the Blue Mosque for approximately 30 minutes to view its architecture.

30 min

2

Grand Bazaar

Spend about one hour browsing the Grand Bazaar.

60 min

3

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Visit Hagia Sophia for around 45 minutes. Note that it is open to the public as a mosque, so lines may be long and skip-the-line is not available.

45 min

4

Hippodrome

Walk around the Hippodrome for about 20 minutes while the guide explains its historical significance.

20 min

5

TopkapI Palace

Visit Topkapi Palace.

60 min

Languages

Portuguese (guide)English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Suitable for all fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Topkapi Palace is closed to visitors on Tuesdays
Hagia Sophia is a functioning mosque open to the public, with no skip-the-line option
Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays
Dolmabahce Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays
This is a walking tour
Total
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