Istanbul Combo: Classic City Tour and Bosphorus Cruise
7 Hours
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
English,German,Spanish
Language Offered
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Overview
Follow winding streets to domes, minarets and vibrant markets on a full-day, private tour of Istanbul's most iconic sites. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour, so you can fully experience the sites that interest you most. Enter the Old City gates to discover Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square and a pair of remarkable bazaars, then finish the day with an optional sightseeing cruise on the Bosphorus.
Learn about local history and culture
Perfect for first-time visitors
Full-day, private tour of Istanbul's Old City
Visit key sites with a personal guide
Get a great overview and orientation of Istanbul
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Private Tour
Professional Local Guide
Exclusions
Entrance, ferry tickets
Transportation
Departure & Return
Departure point
Tour guide meet you at central Istanbul hotels or port. If hotel is not centrally located, meeting point with tour guide is the front of Basilica Cistern Museum.
Return Details
Sultanahmet
What To Expect
Meet your personal guide at your hotel or port (if option is selected), then head to the heart of the Old City to explore a series of all-star Istanbul destinations. Visit Hagia Sophia to see an intriguing blend of Christian and Islamic influences, from Byzantine mosaics to minarets. Enter a world of sultans and courtiers at Topkapi Palace, where the colorful Ottoman Court lived in luxurious pavilions and sheltered harems behind high stone walls. Hear the story of Mehmet the Conqueror, who built the palace following the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453, and learn about the centuries of palace intrigues and drama that followed his reign. Immerse yourself in the scents, sounds and colors of Istanbul's two great markets. Shop for carpets, handicrafts and antiques at the sprawling Grand Bazaar, then browse exotic spices, teas, brightly dyed nuts and lokum - the traditional sweet known as Turkish delight - beneath the high-arched ceilings of the Spice Market. Customize the tour to your interests, with the option for a sightseeing cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Purchase tickets for a public ferry or private yacht onsite, and spot Istanbul's elegant waterside villas, palaces and fortifications from the water, then finish the day with convenient return transfer to your hotel or port, if chosen. Entrance fees not included, select transportation option when purchasing.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday between November 1 and March 31. Hagia Sophia is open to visit on Mondays between April 1 and October 31.
Blue Mosque is closed until 2pm on Fridays and Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Guests located in Sultanahmet will be near the museums so if you book van, it will not be used much
Annual closing dates of all museums and bazaars in Istanbul as follows:
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.