Old Istanbul Gems: Full-Day Private Tour
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Overview
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.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Professional guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Not included
- Drinks during lunch
- Tips / Gratuities
- All else not specifically mentioned in the inclusion section
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
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1
TopkapI Palace
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.
2h Admission included -
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.
1h Admission included -
3
Hippodrome
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.
30 min Admission free -
4
Blue Mosque
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.
1h Admission free -
5
Grand Bazaar
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.
2h Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point.
If you'd like,we can add atransfer service from your hotel,the port to the tour starting point,where you'll meet your guide.All transfers are conducted ,n comfortable,air-conditioned coaches.
Schedule
Good to know
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
We worked with our amazing operator Guler to create a family friendly tour (3 and 9 year olds) including Istanbul and Cappadocia. She suggested full day tours in both cities and paired us with two wonderful guides. Our kids were entertained while learning alongside us parents, and we appreciated their expertise when recommending food stops and lookouts. She suggested some hands-on learning opportunities like cooking and pottery lessons and set us up with amazing family accomodations that worked perfectly for our family. (Especially the walkout terrace for hot air balloon viewing) I would highly recommend using this travel company if you are looking to bring your family to Turkiye. Thank you Guler!
Had great experience with Diana: we visited the places we wanted, the tour guide tailored duration and focus of each of the locations to our preferences, picked us up at the hotel and dropped us off there as well, helped us to choose lunch option. Her English was great and she maintained excellent conversation both with us and with locals, for instance with museum staff. The agency was flexible adjusting to our existing tickets and providing tickets we could not book online and helping buying tickets on the spot. Overall that felt like a first class experience - 100% recommend!
We were a group of 8 and had a blast the whole day. Baredootplus is equipped with highly qualified staff and Guler — our main contact — was excellent in responding in a detailed a courteous manner to our into distance correspondence. The price was fair for a tour of 3 major attractions followed by a late lunch at a great restaurant topped at the end of the day with a 2-hour yacht tour. Everything was booked by Guler and professionally handled upon arrival. The driver was on time to pick us up from the airport and drop us back. I will not leave out our guide Diana, a knowledgeable and very pleasant personality. I would recommend her in a heartbeat! Thank you guys!
Eda was so friendly and showed me all the best spots!! She was very considerate about taking some short breaks if I needed to, so we never got too tired of all the walking. I had a great time and learned so much! She was very knowledgeable about all the history and was able to answer any questions I asked. I felt very safe though it was my first time traveling solo. She offered to take photos of me periodically as well!
Guler of Barefoot Plus Travel was a pleasure to work with when coordinating our day trip for a group of 12 - very accommodating, timely replies and terrific recommendations re: sights, local food and activities. We had an excellent tour with Diana Misir who was very knowledgeable in art and history. Topkapi Palace was closed the day of our tour and Diana told us to plan at least a half day at Topkapi Palace - well worth it! We will surely use Barefoot Plus Travel again!
First Day: Istanbul mosques: Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, as well as the gardens surrounding them. The incredible sunken Cistern- amazing! Enjoyed local ethnic luncheon menu, family style, delicious! Second Day: The Dolmabhace Palace (WOW!), the newly restored Galata Tower- spectacular views!!! Again enjoyed a lunch at a wonderful restaurant with delicious family-style food! Our guide was a lovely young woman, intelligent, articulate, warm welcoming personality- Diana. *Highly recommend requesting her Our family is having a wonderful trip here in Turkey because we’re together with a heightened experience with the help of our guide Diana.
Everything was great! Dianna gave us 2 days tour and she has been amazing all the time! Me and my family came from USA and Dianna was very welcoming, friendly, helpful every single time. If we ever need a tour again we would love to work with her! She is the best. Highly recommended!!!
We recently booked a day tour with Barefootplus Travel and we were well taken care by Güler and Diana (the tour guide). From the initial enquiry to the completion of trip, Güler ensure that everything is well arranged, making our trip stress free and enjoyable. Therefore, I highly recommended BarefootPlus Travel if you are travelling to Istanbul for their professionalism, efficiency and excellent customer service.
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