Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul

Summary

%20Tour%20Tips%20 A small group tour is essential for exploring Istanbul. Here are some tips to make the most of your trip: 1. Book your tour early. Istanbul is a busy city, and the more popular the attractions, the more crowded the streets can become. Make sure to book your tour as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 2. Choose a reputable tour company. There are a number of reputable tour companies in Istanbul, and it is important to choose one that has a good reputation. Make sure to ask around and read reviews before making your decision. 3. Bring a backpack. It is important to bring a backpack with you on your tour so that you can carry your belongings with you. This will make the tour more comfortable and less stressful. 4. Bring a map. It is important to have a map of Istanbul with you on your tour so that you can orient yourself. 5. Bring a camera. It is a good idea to bring a camera with you on your tour so that you can capture the beauty of Istanbul. 6. Bring a sunhat. It can be hot in Istanbul, and a sunhat will help to protect you from the sun. 7. Bring water. It is important to bring water with you on your tour so that you can stay hydrated. 8. Bring snacks. It can be difficult to find food on a small group tour, so it is a good idea to bring snacks with you. 9. Bring a comfortable pair of shoes. It can be difficult to walk long distances on a small group tour, so it is a good idea to bring a comfortable pair of shoes. 10. Bring a travel pillow. It can be difficult to sleep on a small group tour, so it is a good idea to bring a travel pillow.

Description

Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul

Discover the main highlights in Istanbul’s old town during this small size full day tour with an expert tour guide. Visit old town, the Unesco world Heritage sites, see the acknowledged archaeological and natural monuments, unrivalled artifacts during the tour and will enjoy the privileges that we will gladly arrange for your utmost pleasure to explore the Turkish way. This tour runs everyday 09:00 – 17:00 (times may change depends on locations of hotels, number of people in the group, their interests, weather conditions, length of queues, etc.) and there will be 1 – 10 people in the group.

What's included

Below are items that the provider has stated are included with Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul at no additional cost

What's NOT included

Below are items that the tour provider of Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul has stated that may cost an additional fee if desired.

Points Of Interest

• 45 minutes: Blue Mosque will be closed due to a renovation until the end of March, 2023. Therefore our accredited guide will assist you from outside of the mosque and will give you all the detailed explanations about the world famous historical building.
• 60 minutes: Our accredited guide will accompany you during your visit and will give you all the detailed explanations about the bazaar.
• 90 minutes: Our accredited guide will assist you to enter the mosque and will give you all the detailed explanations about the world famous historical building.
• 45 minutes: Our accredited guide will give you all the detailed explanations about all the historical monuments in this square.
• 120 minutes: Our accredited guide will assist you to enter the museum with prepaid ticket and will give you all the detailed explanations about the palace.

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please Note:Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and replaced with Underground Cistern. The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with Spice Bazaar.
• While visiting a mosque in Istanbul, women need to cover their heads, shoulders, knees. You can carry your own scarf to cover your head but please note scarves are provided at the entrance of every mosque (available at a charge). If you are wearing leggings, tights or skirts, wraps will be provided at the entrance (available at a charge).
• For the ladies, a headscarf and decent dress covering shoulders and legs are required during their visit to mosque. You can carry your own scarf to cover your head but please note disposable scarves are provided at the entrance of every mosque (.available at a charge).
• Please be aware of that there is a lot of walking in this tour. We can't use vehicle between sites since centre of Sultanahmet area is closed to traffic.
• Face masks required for travellers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Face masks provided for travellers
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitised between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
• COVID-19 vaccination required for guides