Overview
Spend the day sightseeing in Istanbul with your local driver who will show you around. Admire popular attractions from the comfort of your own private car in a fully customizable tour. Your Welcomer will share historical facts and immerse you into the Turkish lifestyle.
Explore the Historical Peninsula where the heart of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire once beat. The name might have changed - Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - but the beauty remains timeless. Marvel at magnificent buildings such as the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Galata Tower, the Dolmabahçe Palace and unravel the past of the region. Finish off your tour admiring the view from the Bosphorus Bridge.
Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective.
At the end of the ride, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel Pickup & Dropoff
Free wifi on board
Fuel and Tolls
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
Entrance fees for all attractions
Beverages and meals
Tips and gratuities
Official Tour Guide - Our drivers are English Speaking and very knowledgable of the places visited
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
Please note that Airport pickups will apply to extra charges. If your pickup point is the Airport you have to contact us at least 24 hours before the operation date to declare the number of luggage and your flight details at orders@welcomepickups.com.
What to expect
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Blue Mosque
20 min
Or Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a still-functioning place of workship featuring stained glass windows with intricate designs and hand-painted blue tiles.
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Sultanahmet District
15 min
Οnce the centre of public life in Constantinople, the Hippodrome was the scene of ferocious chariot races. The Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine are located here.
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Hagia Sophia Mosque
30 min
The former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral dedicated to Holy Wisdom, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum.
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TopkapI Palace
20 min
An opulent complex of four courtyards, a harem, and a garden that served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.
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Galata Tower
20 min
Called Christea Turris by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of the city.
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Dolmabahce Palace
20 min
A 19th century, baroque-style building is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire.
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Bosphorus Bridge
15 min
Known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, is one of the three bridges spanning the Bosphorus strait while connecting Europe and Asia.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Our operators are not official tour guides but English-speaking professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you into the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Half-Day Sightseeing in Istanbul
Can I cancel Private Half-Day Sightseeing in Istanbul for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel Pickup & Dropoff
- Free wifi on board
- Fuel and Tolls
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
What's not included?
- Entrance fees for all attractions
- Beverages and meals
- Tips and gratuities
- Official Tour Guide - Our drivers are English Speaking and very knowledgable of the places visited
Which places does it visit?
It visits Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet District, Hagia Sophia Mosque, TopkapI Palace, Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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