Private 8 Hours Istanbul Tour from Istanbul Cruise Port/Group opt
Description
This private tour with small group option includes 5 highlights of magnificient city of Istanbul which are Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square, Grand Bazaar. Your personal guide and A/C Van will be at your service from meeting at your hotel reception till the end of the tour.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your guide will meet with you at your hotel lobby or at Istanbul port. Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period.
Then we will visit the Blue Mosque, that has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
Only a short walk away from Blue Mosque, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I. 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 .
We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section.
After Topkapi Palace, we will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Drive back to the port. The end of our services.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
Reviews(4)
Tour guide was super knowledgeable. Very friendly and accommodating. Even though the weather wasn’t ideal, he took great care of us. Lunch was amazing, right by the water. Our driver was great and vehicle was very comfortable
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 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.
The most memorable moments were in the palace. It was very informative and interesting. My group enjoyed the experience.
