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

Istanbul, Turkey

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

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Overview

Your private air-conditioned van picks you up from your hotel and delivers you to the historical and cultural heart of Istanbul. Starting with the Hippodrome, your guide will show you around the city’s top attractions, including the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Enjoy a leisurely visit to Topkapi Palace, royal residence of Ottoman sultans. Your guide ensures that you don’t get lost in the seemingly infinite streets of shops of the Grand Bazaar, before returning you to your hotel.

Enjoy a personalized experience of Istanbul’s five main attractions in just one day
Have the flexibility to spend more or less time at any of the attractions
Avoid navigating the chaos of Istanbul with hotel pickup and drop off
Let your guide help you navigate some of Istanbul's busiest areas

What's Included

Local taxes
Professional guide
Private tour
Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT

Lunch and Drinks
Tips to your guide and driver (optional)
Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets )

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pick up from Istanbul Listed Hotels' receptions with room numbers for the guests who are staing in this hotel and Istanbul cruise port for cruise guests This tour is not bookable by guests who are not staying in the listed hotels and traveling on a cruise because of parking and pick up difficulties

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

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Itinerary

Hippodrome

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Blue Mosque

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

TopkapI Palace

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Grand Bazaar

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

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

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
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 4 reviews

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Incredible tour.

Martin_M, Aug 2025

Anil was amazing! He was welcoming and gave us an experience of a lifetime. We have done prior tours through Viator but this was hands down the best. Anil introduced us to locals and introduced us to the cuisine. He made us feel connected and provided insight into the history, culture and life in Istanbul. This is what we aspire to with travel and Anil exceeded our expectations. Anil could not be better.

Good historical tour of old Istanbul

Neha_J, Nov 2022

Good trip down the lane experiencing the history of Istanbul. Mostly a walking tour, and given the long entry queues some parts may end up getting skipped. The palace collections are beautiful and a must see.