IMPERIAL ISTANBUL
Full-Day Private Tour – Historical Peninsula
Discover the historical heart of Istanbul through a private experience designed for travelers who wish to explore the Byzantine and Ottoman heritage with comfort and cultural depth.
Day Program
09:30 – Meeting at the hotel: pick-up from your hotel with a professional licensed Spanish-speaking guide.
• Hagia Sophia: one of the world’s most impressive architectural masterpieces. Built in the 6th century as a Byzantine cathedral, later transformed into an imperial mosque, and today a universal symbol of Istanbul.
• Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque): famous for its six minarets and beautiful blue İznik tiles. One of the most elegant mosques of the Ottoman period.
• Roman Hippodrome: the ancient social and sporting center of Constantinople. Here we will see the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpent Column, and the Column of Constantine.
• Topkapı Palace: the official residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. We will explore its courtyards, the Imperial Treasury, and the Harem section (optional).
• Grand Bazaar: one of the oldest covered markets in the world (15th century). A perfect place to discover carpets, jewelry, spices, and local craftsmanship.
Lunch – Free time or the opportunity to enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine at a carefully selected restaurant (optional).
17:00* – Return to the hotel: private transfer back to your hotel.
*Or until the tour ends.
Program Details & Options
Programs can be modified according to your preferences. It is possible to add or remove services, activities, or visits. If you would like to make changes to the itinerary, please contact us to receive the final price.
All of our tours are tailor-made, and the starting and ending times can be adjusted according to your preferences.
Included Services
- Professional licensed guide.
- Transportation: hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Museum entrance tickets.
Not Included
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Options
- Lunch at a carefully selected restaurant
- Flexible schedule: the itinerary can be adapted according to the client’s schedule and hotel location
- Private or regular Bosphorus yacht cruise: an exclusive experience to discover Istanbul from the water while sailing between historic palaces and elegant Ottoman mansions.
