Full Day Istanbul Tour
Istanbul - Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel or Istanbul cruise port at the given time during your reservation.
Hippodrome - Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period.
Hagia Sophia Mosque - Only a short walk away from Hippodrome Square, we will reach to Hagia Sophia which was built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I.
Blue Mosque - Blue Mosque which is the one of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
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.
Grand Bazaar - Our Last stop is The Grand Bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops . Free time for souvenir hunting before back to our hotel / cruise port
Half Day Istanbul Tour
Istanbul - Your guide will meet with you at your hotel or Istanbul cruise port.
Basilica Cistern - Our second day will start with Underground Cistern which was the largest covered water reservoir in Istanbul, built by Justinian I.
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) - After the visit to the cistern,you will have free time in Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
Suleymaniye Mosque - Süleymaniye Mosque the mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent was built between 1550 and 1557 by the famous architect Sinan whose wish was to surpass the builders of St. Sophia which is conspicuous from its great size, emphasized by the four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard.
Istanbul - Back to your hotel or cruise port.
End of our services.
- Professional Licenced Tour guide
- Private tour for your family and Friends only
- Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
- Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
- Local taxes
- Any meals and drinks
- Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets )
- Headphones (3-5 USD)
No HIDDEN COSTS in our Private 1,5 day tour includes Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque, Underground Cistern, Spice Market, Grand Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque.
Surround yourself in Istanbul, the world’s most gorgeous and mysterious city located in 2 continents Europe and Asia. Check out the History, Religion, the Beauty, the culture and the lifestyle.
Private Tour gives you a thorough overview of the country’s most popular destination ISTANBUL
- Private Tour for your family and friends
- You will decide on departure time
- Our tour guide will meet you at the Port/Hotel with your name sign,
- Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure,
- You will have flexibility to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary,
- You do not have to wait for other group members
- You may stop to have pictures during your tour.
- You may stop for lunch in a local restaurant to taste famous Turkish Kebaps
- During religious holidays the Spice market and Grand Bazaar will be closed. Arasta bazaar will be visited instead
- In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
- Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties
- Bare shoulders are not permitted in holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques and synagogues.
- Shoes are not permitted 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 will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar when closed. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 15.00 to 16.30
- Not recommended for travelers with walking disabilities
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
