Colors of Istanbul: Private 1-3 Day Tour

This Tour is Verified and Operated by Turkey Tours Company

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start

Colors of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Guided Private Istanbul Tours

Colors of Istanbul offers a flexible and deeply immersive journey through one of the world's most historically significant metropolises.

Colors of Istanbul offers a flexible and deeply immersive journey through one of the world's most historically significant metropolises. Whether you select a comprehensive one, two, or three-day itinerary, this private guided experience is designed to let you witness the vibrant Colors of Istanbul through the knowledgeable eyes of a local expert. You will compare world-famous sites with hidden wonders that only true connoisseurs of the city ever visit, ensuring a personalized adventure suited to your pace.

Explore the Sultanahmet District

On the first day, your adventure focuses on the historic peninsula. You will stand in awe before the Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century masterpiece adorned with spectacular gold mosaics, and learn the fascinating history behind the Blue Mosque. The tour includes a visit to the ancient Basilica Cistern and the sprawling Topkapi Palace, once the primary residence of Ottoman sultans. As you wander through these heritage sites and the bustling Grand Bazaar, the rich Colors of Istanbul come alive in the intricate details of Ottoman architecture and Byzantine legacy.

Bosphorus Views and Imperial Palaces

The second day expands your horizon to the water. You will visit Dolmabahce Palace , a glamorous 19th-century structure that rivals European castles in opacity and style. A trip to the Spice Bazaar introduces you to the aromatic culinary Colors of Istanbul, where you can purchase delightful saffron and Turkish delight as gifts. The day features a scenic Bosphorus cruise by boat, passing the Ortakoy Mosque, Ciragan Palace, and Rumeli Fortress, before visiting the Suleymaniye Mosque, the largest in the city built by Mimar Sinan.

Modern Energy and Panoramas

The three-day option covers the vibrant pedestrian pulse of Istiklal Street in Beyoglu. You will stop at the Galata Tower, a medieval stone monument offering incredible panoramas over the Golden Horn. Seeing the Colors of Istanbul from this vantage point provides a breathtaking perspective on this transcontinental city. Before ending your trip, check our City Guide for dining advice and photography spots. This private tour ensures you experience the true Colors of Istanbul thoroughly.

This tour is verified and operated by Turkey Tours Company.

Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Drink tasting (incl. some schnapps or/and local craft beer)
  • Local guide
  • Food tastings
  • Private transportation

Excluded

  • Gratuity for tour guide

Additional Information

  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • 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
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties due to cobblestoned streets in the old town
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended,
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • This Tour is essentially targeted to cruise passengers as it includes round
  • trip transportation from Tallinn Cruise Port to the old town and back. Your arrival transfer will include short introductory tour through part of the city centre and around Tallinn Old Town, which will be then followed by Tallinn Food Tour on foot. After about 3 hour food tour you'll have some free time to stroll around in this magnificent city on your own (no guide). Approximately 1,5 hours prior your cruise ship leaves Tallinn you'll have a private transfer from the pre
  • designated meeting point in Tallinn Old Town to Tallinn Cruise Port gates (not guided).

This tour promotes sustainability by prioritizing walking excursions through pedestrian zones like Istiklal Street and Sultanahmet, supporting local artisans at the Grand Bazaar, and utilizing shared waterways for transport.

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