Specially designed private shore excursion for cruise liners. We meet you at the port. Have your private guide to discover Istanbul’s magnificent architecture, rich history, eclectic bazaar and the unmissable highlights of the Old City. Flexiable daily itinerary that can be customized according to your All on Board time.
* Get to Old City by Tram. Avaoid the Istanbul's traffic jam. * Discover the city and learn about everything from Expert Guides * Explore the unmissable sights of Istanbul and Grand Bazaar ...... and more
End the end of the tour you will be taken back to port.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Skip the ticket lines
Private English Speaking Tour Guide
Guide meets at the Cruise Port
Round Tram Tickets from Cruise Port and Back
Gratuties to your Guide
Meals during the tour
Entrance Fees to Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern
Meeting Points
Departure
Galataport Istanbul
We meet with our guests just outside the main entrance of the Cruise Terminal (Ground Level) and we go to Old City by Tram and back.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a line for the entrance.
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Ladies needs to cover their head with a scarf during mosque visits
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Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
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Tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority in Hagia Sophia. You may need to wait in the security line
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Specially designed private shore excursion for cruise liners. We meet you at the port. Have your private guide to discover Istanbul’s magnificent architecture, rich history, eclectic bazaar and the unmissable highlights of the Old City. Flexiable daily itinerary that can be customized according to your All on Board time.
* Get to Old City by Tram. Avaoid the Istanbul's traffic jam. * Discover the city and learn about everything from Expert Guides * Explore the unmissable sights of Istanbul and Grand Bazaar ...... and more
End the end of the tour you will be taken back to port.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Skip the ticket lines
Private English Speaking Tour Guide
Guide meets at the Cruise Port
Round Tram Tickets from Cruise Port and Back
Gratuties to your Guide
Meals during the tour
Entrance Fees to Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern
Meeting Points
Departure
Galataport Istanbul
We meet with our guests just outside the main entrance of the Cruise Terminal (Ground Level) and we go to Old City by Tram and back.
Return
Itinerary
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Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque is the most decorative mosque built by Ottomans in 1616AD. Its name was derived from almost 20k blue colored, imperial tiles that decorates the interior.
45 minutes
2
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia was the greatest catedrel of medival age and it is such a structure where you can see the islamic and christian icons side by side. Upper Galleries are open to the visitors as museum and main ground is being used as mosque. Entrance fee is 25 Euros. *Please note that as it's not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line, in order to avoid queues we suggest departing as early as possible.
]Entrance fee is excluded and costs about 30USD pp
1 hour
3
Basilica Cistern
Basilica cistern was built in 6th century as an underground water reservuar for the city. As the pagan temples were recyled for the cunstraction, it houses the head of medusa from 3rd century AD. Entrance fee is about 27usd pp
45 minutes
4
Hippodrome
Hippodrome was the arena for chariot races back in the Roman time. Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Coloum, Obelisk of Constantinople will be seen
30 minutes
5
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar is the biggest and oldest shopping mall in the world. It was built in 1461 and has more than 4000 shops in there. You can shop for good quality carpets, leather products, souveniours and more.
