Private 8 Hours Istanbul Tour from Istanbul Cruise Port/Group opt

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Hippodrome

   Your guide will meet with you at your hotel lobby or at Istanbul port. Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period.

   20 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

2. 2

   Blue Mosque

   Then we will visit the Blue Mosque, that

   Then we will visit the Blue Mosque, that has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.

   35 minutes•Admission not included•See on map

3. 3

   Hagia Sophia

   Only a short walk away from Blue Mosque, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I. Update for St. Sophia interior visit : Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD The system is similar to audio guide system. Guests who does not have smart phones will follow the signs and the given informations on the signs .

   1 hour•Admission not included•See on map

4. 4

   Topkapi Palace

   We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace,

   We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section.

   2 hours•Admission not included•See on map

5. 5

   After Topkapi Palace, we will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops.

   Drive back to the port. The end of our services.

   1 hour•Admission free

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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Pickup

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

Know before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
• In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays: Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar during religious holidays will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• 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.