Designed specifically for cruise passengers, this private Istanbul Old City tour combines expert guidance, flexible sightseeing, and a carefully planned on-time return to your ship. Meet your licensed guide at the cruise port and travel by tram whenever practical, avoiding heavy traffic and saving more time for Istanbul’s highlights. Customize the day around your interests, with options to visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet Square, and the Grand Bazaar. Your guide shares the stories of Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul, helps you navigate ticket purchases with priority access where available, and accompanies you back to the port comfortably before reboarding time.
5 minutesAdmission free
Hagia Sophia is an architectural masterpiece that reflects both Byzantine and Ottoman history. Its enormous dome, ancient mosaics, and Islamic calligraphy create a remarkable interior.
1 hourAdmission not includedSee on map
The Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque is a magnificent Ottoman mosque famous for its six minarets and elegant domes. Its interior is decorated with thousands of beautiful blue İznik tiles.
30 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
Sultanahmet Square occupies the site of Constantinople’s ancient Hippodrome. The spacious square features historic monuments such as the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpent Column.
15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map
The Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern is a vast underground water reservoir built during the Eastern Roman period. Its hundreds of marble columns and famous Medusa heads create a mysterious atmosphere.
45 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map
Topkapi Palace was the main residence and administrative centre of the Ottoman sultans for centuries. Today, visitors can explore its courtyards, imperial rooms, treasury, and historical collections.
2 hoursAdmission not includedSee on map
The Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets. Its lively streets contain numerous shops selling carpets, jewellery, ceramics, leather goods, and souvenirs.
1 hourAdmission free
5 minutesAdmission free
The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| At least 1 days before | 100% |
| Between 0 and 1 days before | 0% |
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