Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Old City, Topkapi Palace Private Tour

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2 hours to 5 hours 30 minutes

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Free admission to Hagia Sophia Mosque (all options)
5-Star Licensed Guide who fluent in the language of your choice
- (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
Tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (4- and 5,5-hour options only)
Private Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia, Old City and Topkapi Palace Museum-
Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5- and 5,5-hour options only)

Tickets to the Imperial Harem of the Topkapi Palace Museum (optional)
Tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (in 2- and 3,5-hour options)
Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2- and 4-hour options only)

Overview

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Old City & Hagia Sophia Book a private tour of Hagia Sophia and see the highlights of the Old City, such as the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. 3,5-hour: Old City, Hagia Sophia with Transport Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour private tour of Hagia Sophia and see the highlights of the Old City, such as the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. 4-hour: Old City, Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace Museum Book a private tour of Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace Museum, and see the highlights of the Old City, such as the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. 5,5-hour: Old City, Hagia Sophia & Topkapi with Transport Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 4-hour private tour of Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace Museum, and see the highlights of the Old City, such as the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of the World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Divanyolu Caddesi, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup Details

Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation

What To Expect

1. Meet your guide in front of the World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Divanyolu Caddesi, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour. 10 minutes

2. Istanbul Book private transfers with a 2-hour private tour of Hagia Sophia and Old City. The estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer includes both pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, making it easier to get to the meeting point from any location in Istanbul. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with a licensed driver and a private vehicle. 2 hours

3. Hagia Sophia See the highlights of Sultanahmet Old City and visit Hagia Sophia, its top-ranked attraction. Together with your Expert Guide, you will discover the history of ancient Constantinople and its largest and most important temple. You will be astonished by Hagia Sophia's unique atmosphere, archietcure and art with Christian and Islamic elements, featuring beautiful mosaics from the 9th-13th century. You will learn about the temple's construction and transformation from a Christian cathedral to a mosque. Admire the classic Byzantine architecture that inspired the design of the Blue Mosque and other mosques in Istanbul. 1 hour 20 minutes

4. Topkapi Palace Museum The Topkapi Palace Museum. This extended tour is perfect for history buffs interested in Ottoman history, architecture and heritage. The Topkapi Palace Museum is a top-ranked attraction that offers an insight into the everyday life of the Ottoman Sultans. Explore the historic palace with its elgant cortyards, pavilons and museum exhibits. 2 hours

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Private transfers and a tour of the Topkapi Palace Museum are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
Hagia Sophia is a functioning mosque, so there are special rules for visitors with free admission. Women are not allowed outside the women's and visitor area and some parts of the mosque are closed to non-Muslims during prayer hours. All visitors must undergo mandatory security checks and adhere to mosque etiquette, which includes a modest dress (head scarves for women only; covered shoulders and knees, no hats and shoes for men and women).
Regular tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum include admission to all exhibitions open to visitors inside the main palace and Hagia Irene. Admission to the Imperial Harem is not included in this tour. Tickets will be purchased on the spot. There are mandatory security checks.
For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. The price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
The 3,5 and 5,5-hour options include an estimated 1,5-hour transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and may take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.

Cancellation Policy

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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