Private Istanbul Old City Tour
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 5–9 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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- Fuel surcharge
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Professional Local guide and driver
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Moschee
- Entry/Admission - Topkapı Palace
- Entry/Admission - Basilica Cistern
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pickup / drop off service is provided from / to centrally located hotels at European side of Istanbul
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Galataport Istanbul, Kılıçali Paşa, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8273P54- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 not a museum, open to public sight, so there might be long lines to visit inside, there is no option to skip the line
- Grand Bazaar is closed to visitors on Sundays.
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed to visitors on Mondays.
- This is a walking tour.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8273P54
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Santo Andre, SP43 contributions
Apr 2022
Fiz o tour privativo com o guia Osvaldo (Osrhan) que com muita paciência explicava cada detalhe da rica histórica da cidade velha de Istambul.
O passeio foi feito no meu ritmo de forma muito agradável.
Visitamos as mesquitas, Palacio Topkaki, Hipodromo e finalizamos no Grand bazar.
O receptivo me buscou e me deixou no hotel.
Nota 10.
Super recomendo.
O passeio foi feito no meu ritmo de forma muito agradável.
Visitamos as mesquitas, Palacio Topkaki, Hipodromo e finalizamos no Grand bazar.
O receptivo me buscou e me deixou no hotel.
Nota 10.
Super recomendo.
Written May 4, 2022
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Querido Israel!
Obrigado por seus comentários gentis e valiosos! Seus comentários certamente ajudarão as pessoas que gostariam de viajar para a Turquia com a Ada Vegas Travel.
Estaremos compartilhando seus pensamentos e comentários com nosso guia e a equipe. Esperamos vê-lo novamente na Turquia, teremos o maior prazer em atendê-lo novamente!
Obrigado!
Written May 5, 2022
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