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Private Istanbul : St. Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue M

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Private Istanbul : St. Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue M
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Overview

Escape the crush of the tour groups with a full-day private sightseeing tour of Istanbul, including visits to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. Enjoy the undivided attention of your guide and tailor your tour to suit your interests—perhaps learn about the city’s fascinating history with a stroll through Hippodrome Square or spend time shopping at the Grand Bazaar.
  • Explore Istanbul's highlights without getting lost with a guide
  • Customize your itinerary to your own preferences
  • Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
  • Travel between attractions with ease in an air-conditioned coach
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Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from Istanbul ports are available too.

Ports

  • Salıpazarı Port / Port, Ömer Avni, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. Salıpazarı Liman Sahası 6/1 D, 34158 Fındıklı/Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey


  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • At time of booking, Hotels guests must provide hotel name
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
  • In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays : Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar will be closed on Public holidays, it will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. Because, Spice Market will also be closed.
  • Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30 on Fridays
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • OPERATED BY Curio Travel / Emir Dora Tur Ltd.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Private Istanbul : St. Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue M?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Private Istanbul : St. Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue M.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Private Istanbul : St. Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue M?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Private Istanbul : St. Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue M.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Private Istanbul : St. Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue M?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Private Istanbul : St. Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue M.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Private Istanbul : St. Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue M?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Private Istanbul : St. Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue M.

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Gulay was the best tour guide we had...
Brian A
, Jun 2016
Gulay was the best tour guide we had on our vacation. She was very knowledgeable about the history, culture and architecture of the sites we saw. Her appreciation for her subject matter was infectious. Her assistance with haggling at the bazaar saved us . A must do tour.
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We had a wonderful tour guide in...
Debabrata G
, May 2016
We had a wonderful tour guide in Gissam?. She was extremely knowledgeable history major who was enthusiastic and loved the job she was doing which showed. Right from when she picked us up at the cruise terminal, she was giving us historical perspective and details of the sites she took us to. She was very friendly, helpful and cheerful person. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Istanbul.
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Hulya was very knowledgeable about...
Catherine H
, Jan 2016
Hulya was very knowledgeable about her beautiful, exciting city. She knew the best times to arrive at each site to avoid the crowds. She went at our pace without hurrying us. When I expressed an interest in a certain type of souvenir, she took us right to the best shop in town for what I wanted. We really enjoyed our full day with her.
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The guide was informative and helpful...
Susie L
, Oct 2015
The guide was informative and helpful! Glad to have her service!
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The guide was knowledgeable and...
Robert R
, Sep 2015
The guide was knowledgeable and friendly but focused most attention on one member of our group who wanted to spend the time shopping while the four other members of the group waited. Rather than indicate that it was meant to be a sight seeing event she accommodated the one members obsession with jewelry shops and actually suggested that we smile more while we we wasted our time.
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