Guided Small Group-Old Istanbul City Tour From CRUISE SHIP/HOTEL

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Topkapi Palace

   The former imperial residence from which the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled for nearly 400 years. Today a spectacular museum, it is famous for its collections of treasury of the Ottoman Royal Family. You will chase the memories of the sultans and the Ottoman Empire through 400 years of the most glorious victories, happiest moments, and mournful days.

   1 hour•Admission not included•See on map

2. 2

   Blue Mosque

   It is one of most visited mosque in Turkey and bran​​d mark of Istanbul. It has more than 20 thousands beautiful blu​​​e tiles inside.

   30 minutes•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   Hagia Sophia

   Hagia Sophia is a 6th century church, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, welcomes you with its legends and mosaics. You will have a chance to touch the history of this church, a main attraction of the city since its construction.

   50 minutes•Admission free

4. 4

   Hippodrome

   Open Air Museum

   Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments

   45 minutes•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   Grand Bazaar in this labyrinth of streets and passages

   Grand Bazaar in this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand-painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware, and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes.

   1 hour•Admission free

6. 6

   Basilica Cistern

   Might be replaced with Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. Visit Basilica Cistern — Istanbul’s ‘sunken palace’ — a site that famously featured in the James Bond movie From Russia with Love. The site is one of the largest of the city's ancient cisterns that lie beneath the ground.

   30 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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Pickup

• Everyone is picked up
• 1871 hotels are served
• The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
• Pickup begins 15 min before departure

Know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market
• Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia closed until 2pm on Fridays, will be visited in the afternoon.
• When booking the tour with van, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet you will be steps away from the museums, so the van will not be used as much.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Infant seats available
• Most travelers can participate
• This is a small group tour/activity.
• 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).
• Men also need to cover the knees if the shorts or bermudas are over the knees.
• *** WE ALSO DO PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION. IF YOU BOOK YOUR PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION WITH US AS WELL YOU WILL GET A SPECIAL PRICE FOR PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR. SO PLEASE MENTION IN THE NOTES IF YOU ARE ALSO INTERESTED IN PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION.
• ***** WE ACCOMMODATE MORE THAN 14 PEOPLE. If there are more than 14 people in your group, you can book it as 14 people then we can update the number of travelers by messages on viator.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe