Private & Mini Group 8 hours Shore Excursions in Istanbul port

1. Hippodrome
   20m
   Pick up from listed hotels' lobby or at the Istanbul Galata port terminal with your name sign. Meeting time will be given during confirmation. Drive to Old city. Our first stop will be Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period.
2. Blue Mosque
   30m
   Our second Stop is Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I. and Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
   
   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 .
   
   ( Not allowed the guiding inside St. Sophia anymore. Every guests have to have own smart phones inside of St. Sophia . Application will be used inside )
4. TopkapI Palace
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   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.
5. Grand Bazaar
   2h
   After lunch break ( not included ) 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.
   Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. St. Sophia will be visited on Sundays.
   Drive or walk back to the port or to our hotel. . The end of our services.

Pickup details

Explore Istanbul in a small group tour max. 10 pax with Private Option
Pick up from listed Hotels Lobbies and Istanbul Cruise Terminal for cruise guests. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.

Explore Istanbul with a small group tour max. 10 pax Our small group tour includes Ancient Hippodrome, Blue mosque, Topkapi palace, St. Sophia ( Not allowed the guiding inside St. Sophia anymore. Every guests have to have own smart phones inside of St. Sophia . Application will be used inside ), Grand bazaar. Professional Licenced Tour guide and A/C transportation are included.
* Small group ensures personal service
* Informative, friendly and professional guide
* Small-group tour by minibus
* Option with Private Tour for your family

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues and selected museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. Shoes are not to be worn in mosques. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• 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 on religious holidays will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 15.00 to 17.30