Our Old Town tour starts at 09:00 and ends at 16:30. As the name suggests, every corner of the peninsula stands out as a memory from the historical past. Formerly known as Constantinople, Sultanahmet bears the most important traces of both the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire. This special trip, which cannot be fit into one day, will take you to that period with the narrations of our experienced guides.
Our Old Town Tour starts from the Hippodrome or Sultan Ahmet Square. This square is important for chariot races in Roman and Byzantine times. We will visit the Blue Mosque, which is the second largest mosque in Istanbul after the Hippodrome and was built during the Ottoman Period. The mosque is famous for the blue Iznik tiles used in its construction and being the only Ottoman mosque with 6 minarets. Then we will visit Topkapi Palace, one of the iconic structures of Istanbul, located on the historical Istanbul peninsula between the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. An 86-carat diamond is displayed in the Imperial Treasury, which is the other part of the palace.
After the lunch break, we will continue our tour of the Old TownTour with the Hagia Sophia Mosque, a Late Antique temple in Istanbul, designed by the Greek geometers Isidoros of Miletos and Anthemius of Tralles. Hagia Sophia, which was built in 537 AD, was first converted into a mosque, then a museum, and then again into a mosque. It reflects the religious changes with the minarets of Islam, inscriptions and impressive mosaics of Christianity.
The last stop of our privately guided Old Town Tour will be the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered bazaars in the world, where all kinds of souvenirs, leather clothing, rugs, antiques, jewelery and hand-woven fabrics are sold in an authentic oriental atmosphere in its 61 covered streets and over 4 thousand shops. When our tour is over, you will be dropped off at your hotels with comfortable and luxurious vehicles of BYVIPTRAVEL.
Main points of our tour:
- Sultan Ahmet Mosque.
- Hippodrome.
- Topkapi Palace.
- Hagia Sophia.
- The Sinking Cistern.
- Grand Bazaar.
Services included in our tour:
Licensed tour guide.
Museum entrance fees.
Private transportation with VIP vehicles.
Hotel pick-up and return with VIP vehicles.
For more information and price information about the Old Town Tour, you can contact us on our WhatsApp support line at +90(549) 795 5193.
Our Golden Horn Tour starts at 09:00 in the morning and ends at 16:30. This tour will present sections from the most beautiful places in Istanbul. You will also see many clues about the living conditions of that period on the Golden Horn tour.
Our Guided Golden Horn Tour will start with the Süleymaniye Mosque, designed by Mimar Sinan, who is considered to be the world famous architect. This mosque was completed in 7 years from 1550 to 1557. The mosque is partially modeled in the Byzantine basilica-especially Hagia Sophia style. Afterwards, we will visit the Kariye Mosque, which was built in the Middle Ages and used as a Greek Orthodox church but has now been converted into a mosque. Its design is in the style of Byzantine architecture.
After visiting the Kariye Mosque, we will go to Pierre Loti Hill to have a tea and coffee break with the view of the Golden Horn. From here, we will stop by the Balat and Fener districts, which are located on the shores of the Golden Horn and where Greeks and Jews live. Fener Orthodox Patriarchate is also located in the same district.
After having lunch, Dolmabahçe Palace, one of the remarkable works of the Ottoman Empire with 285 rooms, 46 halls, 6 baths and 68 bathrooms, will be our last stop. The largest Bohemian style crystal chandelier in the world is also located in this palace. The chandelier is thought to be a gift from Queen Victoria. The chandelier, consisting of 750 lamps, weighs 4.5 tons. At the end of our private tour, you will return to your hotel in the air-conditioned and comfortable vehicles of By VIP Travel.
Main points of our:
- Suleymaniye Mosque.
- Kariye Mosque.
- Pierre Loti Hill.
- Fener and Balat districts.
- Fener Orthodox Patriarchate.
- Dolmabahçe Palace.
Services included in our:
Private professional English speaking tour guide.
Licensed tour guide.
Museum entrance fees.
Private transportation with VIP vehicles.
Hotel pick-up and return with VIP vehicles.
For more information and price information about the Golden Horn Tour, you can contact us on our WhatsApp support line at +90(549) 795 5193.
Having two continents, Istanbul is one of the most popular cities in the world. In this distinguished city tour, which hosts the beauties of both Europe and Asia at the same time, you will visit places that are not usually visited. First of all, we will visit Tahtakale, the shopping center of the people of the city. In this region, you can find the items you will buy at wholesale prices. Our next stop will be the Spice Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, where herbs and spices have been sold for many years. You can visit the Spice Bazaar, where there are 85 stores selling spices, Turkish delight, sweets such as different kinds of candies, jewellery, souvenirs for your loved ones, dried fruits and nuts, to discover for yourself. Afterwards, we will visit the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, built by the Ottomans and decorated with famous Iznik tiles.
On our Two Continents Tour, we will then go to Kadıköy by ferry. There we will go to the famous fish market. After lunch, we will take the ferry back to the European side of Istanbul. The ferry will stop at Beşiktaş and from there we will walk to Kabataş. From Kabataş, we will take the funicular system to go to Taksim, known as Pera. Along the street, we will visit Istiklal Street, where there are more than 3,000 Starbucks-like cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as well-known clothing stores such as Mavi, Colins and Mango.
Then we will walk to Galata Tower, one of the first towers in the world. You will be able to watch 360 degree Istanbul view from the top of the tower. We will walk to Karaköy and cross the Galata Bridge where you can see the locals fishing. Finally, we will finish our Two Continents private tour in Eminönü. From there you can easily get to your hotel by tram or on foot.
Main points of our
- Tahtakale.
- The Egyptian Bazaar.
- Rustem Pasha Mosque.
- Transfer to Kadıköy by ferry.
- Taksim – Istiklal.
- Pera Museum.
- Galata tower.
Services included in our:
Private professional English speaking tour guide.
Licensed tour guide.
Museum entrance fees.
Private transportation with VIP vehicles.
Hotel pick-up and return with VIP vehicles.
For more information and price information about the From Europe to Asia Tour, you can contact us on our WhatsApp support line at +90(549) 795 5193.
Our Istanbul Food Tour will take place between 09:00 and 16:30 in the morning. This special tour, which we can also call a walking tour, after being picked up from your hotel via Luxury and comfortable vehicles of BYVIPTravel; It will start with a walk around the Spice Bazaar. Then we will walk over the Galata Bridge to Karaköy, where we will have our Turkish breakfast with menemen, sausage omelet, honey and cream. We will go to historical Pera by metro and walk along the famous Istiklal Street and have a tea break here.
In the afternoon on the Taste Tour, we will go to Kadıköy (Kalkedon-City of the Blind) by ferry. You will taste the myrtle tantuni or the liver wrap. From here, we will go to the fish market where you can taste the flavor of stuffed mussels with pickles or deep-fried mussels. Turkish people love to make their own pickles and we will stop by a shop that only sells pickles. Our taste tour will not end without tasting Turkish coffee and sweets. Then we will take the ferry again to return to the European side of Istanbul.
Services included in our:
Private professional English speaking tour guide.
Licensed tour guide.
Museum entrance fees.
Private transportation with VIP vehicles.
Hotel pick-up and return with VIP vehicles.
For more information and price information about the Taste Tour, you can contact us on our WhatsApp support line at +90(549) 795 5193.
Istanbul, which is one of the must-see cities, smells of history and it is necessary to take every opportunity to visit and enjoy this beautiful city. If you have a few hours, BYVIPTRAVEL team is ready to give you a wonderful Istanbul experience with Istanbul Transfer Tours. When you land at the airport, our teammates will meet you at the specified meeting point. After you are put in VIP vehicles that are specially held for you, our drivers will take you to the city center to meet your guide. In the meantime, our wide and comfortable vehicles will also be a solution to your luggage problem. With the opportunity to leave your luggage in the vehicle, you will have peace of mind throughout the tour.
Our Transfer Istanbul tour, which will start from the Historical Peninsula, will visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and even the Grand Bazaar. Our tour will be interrupted by a typical Turkish meal at a local restaurant where you will taste delightful Turkish coffee or tea. If time permits, Galata tower and Pera region can also be visited. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport with BYVIPTRAVEL's special VIP vehicle for your connecting flight.
Services included in our:
Certified tour guide.
Licensed tour guide.
Museum entrance fees.
Private transportation with VIP vehicles.
Possibility to keep your luggage in the vehicle.
For more information and price information about the Istanbul Layover Tours, you can contact us on our WhatsApp support line at +90(549) 795 5193.
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