$250,00

The bridge between east and west, Istanbul is a vibrant city with magnificent architecture and a rich history as the former capital of the Ottoman empire. Cover top sites like the Blue Mosque and the Spice Market on this action-packed guided trip, which offers 1-, 2-, or 3-day itineraries to best suit your schedule. Because it’s a private tour, you have plenty of time for questions along the way.

Here you can see the flexible daily tour itineraries below (7 hours per day): Day 1 – Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, German Fountain, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar.

Day 3 – Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church (Iron Church), Pierre Lotti Panoramic Hill by Cable Car, Kadıkoy Market (or alternative sites).

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your order, we offer a hassle-free return policy to make your shopping experience as smooth as possible.

Return Conditions:

1. Time Frame:

You have [10 days] from the date of delivery to initiate a return.

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1. Final Sale Items: Items marked as "final sale" cannot be returned or exchanged.

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Description

Ages 0-99
Duration: 7–21 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English, French, Spanish

What’s included

Private tour
Professional local guide
Guide meets you at central hotels

What’s not included

Transportation (from/back to hotel, between sites (unless option selected)
Museum/Ferry/Cable Car Tickets
Lunch
Gratitude (suggested)
Entry/Admission – Hagia Sophia Mosque
Entry/Admission – Bosphorus Strait
Entry/Admission – Dolmabahce Palace
Entry/Admission – Topkapı Palace
Entry/Admission – Galata Tower
Entry/Admission – Pierre Loti Tepesi
Entry/Admission – Kadıköy Çarşısı
Entry/Admission – Haliç

What to expect

Day one begins with a visit to the Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century Byzantine cathedral adorned in spectacular gold mosaics. Learn how the Blue Mosque got its nickname. You also have time to explore the treasures of Topkapi Palace, once home to the Ottoman sultans and their famous harems. If you opt for a 2-day tour, begin with a visit to the bustling Spice Market, where you can haggle for saffron alongside shoppers. Cruise down the famous Bosphorus, where you might catch sight of river dolphins, explore the vibrant pedestrian street of Istiklal, and make a stop at Galata Tower, a medieval stone monument with incredible panoramas over the city. The third day covers the Suleymaniye Mosque, the most beautiful of the Ottoman mosques, as well as the Byzantine frescoes in Chora Church. You also enjoy sweeping city views on a cable car ride on Pierre Loti Hill.

Departure and return

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.

Pickup details

*FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS AND LATE DEPARTURES, as museums and some sites will be closed around 17:30 pm, alternative tour sites will be advised by the tour guide during the tour. *Tour guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or Galata Port. If the hotel is not centrally located, the meeting point will be in front of the German Fountain. If van service is not chosen your guide will pick you up at centrally located hotels on foot. If private van service is booked, please note that there will be a surcharge if your hotel is located outside of the city center or on the Asian Side.

Port pickup offered

During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.

Istanbul Cruise Port
Galataport Istanbul, Kılıçali Paşa Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Most travelers can participate
Skip the line service is not available for active mosques – there is a queue for the entrance.
On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. Due to museum regulations, live guide service is not available at Dolmabahce Palace.
Tour guides don’t have skip-the-line priority in Hagia Sophia. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing at 8:30am or 9:00am.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with alternatives.
For the tours that start later than 11 am, kindly note that you may have to skip one/a couple of sites as the sites are closed by 7 pm. Your guide will adjust the program according to your priorities.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate