Private 7/8 hours Istanbul Guided Highlights Tour with Bazaars

Istanbul, Turkey

7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Get a taste of vibrant, cosmopolitan Istanbul on this private half-day shore excursion. Meet your guide at Istanbul cruise port and make a beeline for Sultanahmet, the historic heart of the city. Keep your camera to hand as you stroll around the impressive Hippodrome, step inside the glorious Blue Mosque and tour the inimitable Hagia Sophia, one of Turkey’s most renowned works of architecture. Finally, head to the famous Grand Bazaar, where you can pick up the perfect souvenir of your trip.

Explore Istanbul's highlights without getting lost with a guide
Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar
Enjoy the undivided attention of a private driver/guide
All entrance fees and port pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

Professional tour guide
Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
Local taxes
GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Entrance Fees ( no interior visits to Topkapı Palace, St. Sophia, Underground Cistern, Blue Mosque )

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up from Your Hotel in Istanbul Europen Side and Istanbul Cruise Terminal for cruise guests. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.

Itinerary

Istanbul

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Misir Carsisi

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

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
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, Spice market will be visited instead
During religious holidays the Spice market and Grand Bazaar will be closed. Arasta bazaar will be visited instead
Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate