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Introduction
Istanbul, a city rich in culture and history, draws millions of tourists annually. With an abundance of attractions and experiences, planning the perfect itinerary can be daunting. That's where private daily tours shine. These tours offer a customized experience, letting you explore Istanbul according to your interests and pace. In this blog post, we highlight the advantages of opting for a private daily tour in this vibrant city.
Flexibility
One of the biggest benefits of a private daily tour is the flexibility it offers. Tourists can customize their itinerary to their liking and can spend as much time as they want at each destination. This is particularly helpful for tourists who have specific places they want to visit or have limited time in Istanbul. With a private daily tour, tourists can skip places they're not interested in and spend more time at places they are.
Personalized Experience
Another benefit of a private daily tour is the personalized experience it offers. Tourists can have a more one-on-one experience with their tour guide and can ask as many questions as they want. This is particularly helpful for tourists who are interested in learning more about the history and culture of Istanbul. Tour guides can tailor their information to the interests of the tourists and can provide more in-depth knowledge about each destination.
Comfort and Convenience
A private daily tour also offers comfort and convenience. Tourists don't have to worry about navigating public transportation or haggling with taxi drivers. They can simply sit back and relax in a private vehicle while their tour guide takes them to each destination. This is particularly helpful for tourists who are not familiar with Istanbul or don't speak the language. It also saves time and energy, allowing tourists to enjoy their experience more fully.
Istanbul Old City Tour
Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby or cruise port and start your Istanbul Old City Tour;
Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum; (Topkapi Sarayi) More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans. It was a seat of the Supreme Executive Council for almost 400 years. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture that resembles power of the Ottoman Empire.
Byzantine Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square; where chariot races were held in Roman Empire times, Egyptian Column from Byzantine Empire time. Today German Fountain is the cornerstone of the square.
Hagia Sophia (skip the line service is not available for active mosques – there is a queue for the entrance); (Ayasofya, Santa Sofia) Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. It plays a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World. After the Ottoman conquest the bells, altar, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many mosaics were covered to convert church into a mosque.
Blue Mosque (skip the line service is not available for active mosques – there is a queue for the entrance); Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of the Ottoman Empire. Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture, with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.
Grand Bazaar; (Kapali Carsi) The largest and oldest covered market in the world with over 4,000 shops. You can find colorful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.
Bosphorus Region Tour
Your Istanbul tour guide will wait you at your hotel lobby or cruise port and start your Istanbul Bosphorus Region Tour;
Spice Market; is a colorful indoor bazaar and has lots of shops offering a variety of products. Some of them are spices, purses, flavored teas, Turkish delight, nuts, as well as ceramics, and small souvenirs. Spice Bazaar is located in Eminonu Square which is the connection place of Bosphorus and Golden Horn.
Bosphorus Cruise; is operated with the public ferry to see both Istanbul’s European and Asian side. On the way, we see Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress, old Ottoman villas, Bosphorus bridge, and mosques. Your best Istanbul tour memories will be in Bosphorus. * Please advise if you prefer the Private Yacht Option for the Bosphorus Cruise.
Dolmabahce Palace; Elegance and beauty with most luxury decoration, chandeliers, rugs, crystals, ceramic fireplaces. Beautiful palace, right on the Bosphorus with gorgeous furnishings, paintings, and porcelains made for Dolmabahce.
Taksim Square; A great place defining modern Turkey which witnessed important historical moments.
Cicek Passage; A combined structure of traditional and modern construction methods and architectural style by the Ottoman Empire is reflected here. Cicek Passage has very good food joints, cafes, shops, bars, nightclubs around Taksim.
Istiklal Street; (Istiklal Caddesi) and Galata Tower along with embassies of European countries in Taksim.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a private daily tour in Istanbul offers a lot of benefits to tourists. It provides flexibility, a personalized experience, and comfort and convenience. It is a great way for tourists to make the most of their time in Istanbul and to learn more about its rich culture and history. If you're planning a trip to Istanbul, consider booking a private daily tour to enhance your experience.
