Please be ready in front of Tamara Restaurant at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line
Description
Discover the Sultan Ahmet Center, the heart of the Old City and visit the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and the Grand Covered Bazaar. Then cruise on our private boat to see the Bosphorus, one of the most beautiful sights in the world
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM and 8:30 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 23
Adult (ages 8+)
$128
Child (ages 3–7)
$90
Infant (ages 0–2)
Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 22.
Tour Options
Istanbul Gold Combo
Itinerary
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Admission included60 min
Hagia Sophia, the Church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.
Blue Mosque
30 min
Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue İznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
Grand Bazaar
60 min
Grand Covered Bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.
(Art demonstration of handmade Turkish carpets upon request)
Bosphorus Strait
Admission included90 min
Bosphorus Cruise on Plan Tours’ private boat, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
Pierre Loti
Admission included30 min
Teleferique (cable car) to Pierre Loti Coffee House among the green which is located on a hill with beautiful trees where you can enjoy the wonderful panorama of the Golden Horn.
Bird’ s eye view of the Golden Horn with the teleferique (cable car) while climbing to the café, 550 beeline meters in 115 seconds. The coffee house takes its name from Pierre Loti, the French author and poet who was very fond of İstanbul and wrote as he sat in this coffee house enjoying the view.
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Professional guide
Lunch
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Not included
Drinks
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
7 reviews
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How it compares in Istanbul
Starting price $128 is 10% below the typical $143 for tours of similar length in Istanbul
Excurgo comparison of 3,638 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please note that there may be long waiting times for entry to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Istanbul Gold Combo take?
Istanbul Gold Combo lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Istanbul Gold Combo cost?
Prices start at $128 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Istanbul Gold Combo run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
How much does Istanbul Gold Combo cost for children?
Children aged 3–7 pay from $90, adults from $128. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Istanbul Gold Combo for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered.
What languages is Istanbul Gold Combo offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult Infant meals not included
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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91kba
May 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Istanbul Tour
I had an absolutely amazing time on our tour, all thanks to Akif. His hospitality is unmatched—he went above and beyond to make sure everyone in our group was comfortable, happy, and well taken care of. He is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. If you get the chance to take a tour with Akif, do not hesitate. Highly recommended!
Operator response
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to know that Akif made your Istanbul experience so enjoyable. Your kind words about his hospitality and dedication mean a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future.
Best wishes,
Gray Line Turkey
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hinostrozad
April 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Bosphorus Cruise, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
This tour I really liked, Mehmet Akif who was our guide was attentive at all times, even helped us with the photos to have a good memory of each place we met, 100% recommended for those who want to do this tour.
Operator response
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the Bosphorus cruise and Istanbul’s historic landmarks. It’s wonderful to hear that Mehmet Akif helped make your trip even more memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon.
Warm regards,
Gray Line Turkey
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198dajanal
July 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
We booked the tour through our hotel and were not disappointed. Everything was super organized and went smoothly. Special praise goes to our guide Ertuğrul. Wonderfully pleasant and calm charisma. Even in Istanbul traffic, there was information about the area, history and individual shops when traffic stopped. Questions were also answered gladly. The tour was in English and it was explained very patiently sometimes twice. If you are reasonably fit in English, then the tour is pretty good to see or experience Istanbul, its history and some sights. Also the small fashion show (leather shop) was ok and you were not pressed to buy anything. All in all, with appropriate language skills, highly recommended. Thank you Ertuğrul 😃
Operator response
Thank you very much for your detailed and kind review.
We are truly happy to hear that everything was well organized and ran smoothly, and that you had such a positive experience with our guide Ertuğrul. His calm and professional approach, along with his knowledge, is something we are very proud of, and your special mention will mean a lot to him.
It is also great to know that you appreciated the informative guidance throughout the tour, even in busy traffic conditions, and that you felt comfortable and never pressured during the shopping experiences.
Your recommendation is highly appreciated, and we are delighted that you enjoyed discovering Istanbul with us.
We hope to welcome you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Plan Tours – Gray Line Turkey
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Kathy_H
February 8, 2025 · via Viator
Nice guide but total tour too short at 7 hours
It was nice and the tour guide was intelligent and knowledgeable. But the descriptive locations on viator were not accurate. We did not go to the hippodrome and the total 7 hours seemed less than described. The places visited were great.
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Operator response
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback.
We are happy to hear that you found your guide knowledgeable and enjoyed the places visited during the tour. Your kind comments are truly appreciated.
At the same time, we are sorry to learn that the tour duration and program did not fully meet your expectations. We understand your concern regarding the total duration and the absence of the Hippodrome in the itinerary. Please note that tour routes and timings may occasionally vary due to operational reasons, traffic conditions, or time constraints.
Your feedback regarding the accuracy of the tour description is very important to us, and we will carefully review this with our team to ensure clearer and more consistent information for our future guests.
Thank you once again for sharing your experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again for an even better experience.
Warm regards,
Plan Tours – Gray Line Turkey
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Kateri_K
July 13, 2022 · via Viator
Worth the money
Great tour…in a day! Company will do a hotel pickup/drop off and you are driven around, from tourist site to tourist site, in a comfortable and air conditioned bus. Lunch was super with choices for vegans. Tour directors accommodate multiple languages. Well worth every penny!
Operator response
Hello and thank you so much for spending time to make a comment. Your thoughts are so valuable for our company. Hope to host you again in Turkey. Best wishes from İstanbul :)
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Farris Anderson
August 23, 2018 · via Viator
very good tour especially for those on...
<p>very good tour especially for those on very limited time/ days in Istanbul. Tour guides very friendly and spoke very good English. Highly recommended</p>
1 people found this helpful
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happytravels0228
March 21, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Two Tours - 13 Hours
Just a heads up it is actually two separate morning and afternoon tours that they just combine there different tour groups up for. The Blue Mosque is closed and you can only view the outside. The afternoon portion is a cruise on the hop on hop off boat and then you go to the tea house but no tea is served. It's a decent tour but they are overselling what they are doing and they do not have free transportation from the hotel. I had to pay 10 euro's each way for them to pick me up at the hotel. Of which then the tour guide asked if I would take the Metro back to my hotel because traffic was bad. The morning in the city was better then the afternoon. The guide explained each of the sites but the afternoon tour guide sat downstairs in the ferry and only loaded us into the bus.
3 people found this helpful
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