Hagia Sophia Private Tour for a Personalized Experience!

General Information

This 4 to 7-hour experience includes a visit to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace, a walk along Sultanahmet Square and a chance to see the Hippodrome and explore the Grand Bazaar with a tour guide.

Begin your private tour at Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and discover the stories behind its stunning interiors from a local tour guide for 30 minutes.

Next, follow your guide toward the Grand Bazaar and purchase memorable souvenirs to take back home from the biggest shopping in Europe!

After leaving the mall, get your tickets to explore the architectural beauty of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia, and discover the history of its Catholic and Islamic designs for 45 minutes.

Once you leave Hagia Sophia, walk along the beautiful streets in the Hippodrome and admire the stunning columns for 30 minutes.

Next, explore the world-famous Topkapi Palace for 2 hours after buying an entry ticket and discover the private residence of the Sultans who ruled Istanbul 300 years ago!

End your experience with a scenic walk along the Sultanahmet streets to see the stunning Hippodrome from the outside and learn a bit about its social influence. 

Ticket Highlights

  • A full-day walking tour of Istanbul with a private guide.
  • Discover the city’s most popular attractions. 
  • Explore your favorite spots on the flexible tour.
  • Discover the historical stories and culture of Istanbul and the people’s lifestyle. 
  • Pick up and drop off at the hotel. 

✅What’s Included:

  • Covers all local taxes.
  • Professional local guide.
  • Art historical guide 
  • Reserved transportation to and from the hotel.

❌ Exclusion

  • Beverages
  • Alcoholic beverages (can be bought on tour)
  • Breakfast or lunch
  • Additional Gratuities 

Ticket Prices

The Private Hagia Sophia Tour, with a fun walking experience of all the most interesting Istanbul attractions, costs ₺7,569 ($235) for adults between 8 and 99 years old.

Children between the ages of 3 and 7 can participate in this experience for a discounted price of ₺1,321 ($41)!

The tour prices reduce as the number of participants increases.

For example, if two adults between 8 and 99 years old take this tour, the price for a single adult ticket is reduced to ₺5,186 ($161)! 

Check out the table below to see all the ticket prices at a glance!

Age of the VisitorsTicket Prices
Adult Ticket (8 to 99 years)₺7,569 ($235)
Child ticket (3 to 7 years)₺1,321 ($41)

Meeting Point 

This private tour has no fixed meeting point since the car will give you a lift directly from your hotel or residence.

The pick-ups are only for hotels in the city centre, so you will have to pay a bit more if you live outside the area.

If your hotel is in Sultanahmet Square, the tour can begin directly from the hotel, and pickup is optional. 

Important Information about the Ticket  

  • You will receive confirmation of the tour once you have booked your experience.
  • If you take the private tour on Tuesday, you will explore the Cistern Basilica instead of the Topkapi Palace since it is closed on this day. 
  • You will have to buy tickets for the attractions requiring entry tickets. These are not included in the tour ticket price. 
  • This private tour is not accessible for wheelchair users.
  • Strollers are allowed on this tour.
  • The tour will explore places that are close to public transportation services. 
  • Since this is a private tour, no other group will go along with your group. 
  • You will get a complete refund if you cancel your booking a day before the booked time slot. 
  • The private tour will only begin if the weather conditions are good. In case of cancellation, you will receive a complete refund or a different date. 
  • The tour will follow and respect all attractions’ opening and closing hours

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