No HIDDEN COSTS : Private 1,5 Day Istanbul Tour for Cruisers

Istanbul, Turkey

2 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience everything from the Grand Bazaar's labyrinth of stores to the 360-degree view from the top of the Galata Tower on a private 1.5-day tour in Istanbul. This adventure is perfect for cruise ship travelers who want to complete their Istanbul sightseeing bucket list without feeling rushed. Other itinerary highlights include the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace.

Enjoy the personalized experience of a private tour in Istanbul
Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle
Save valuable time with skip-the-line admission tickets
Get an in-depth look at Istanbul's historic attractions

What's Included

Professional tour guide
Entrance FEES to all listed sites ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets )
Private tour for your family and Friends only
Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus.
GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT

Food and drinks
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Galataport İstanbul
Kılıçali Paşa, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Pickup details

NO HIDDEN COSTS - ENTRANCE FEES INCLUDED private tour We pick up our guests from Istanbul cruise port. • 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 flexibilty 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

Itinerary

Day 1

7 Hours Old city tour

7 Stops

Galataport İstanbul

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Grand Bazaar

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galata Koprusu

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Day 2

4 Hours 2nd Day Tour

4 Stops

Basilica Cistern

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Misir Carsisi

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Suleymaniye Mosque

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galataport İstanbul

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
During religious holidays the Spice market and Grand Bazaar will be closed. Arasta bazaar will be visited instead
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, Spice market 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
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 .
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate