ALL INCLUSIVE Private Istanbul tour with LUNCH - 8 to 9 hours

5.0 (2 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This All-Inclusive Private tour will take you to the highlights of Istanbul. It is very suitable for the cruisers and for the hoteliers who have limited time in Istanbul.
• Private Tour for your family and friends
• You will decide on departure time
• Our tour guide will meet you at the Port/Hotel with your name sign
• Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure,
• You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site.
• You do not have to wait for other group members.
• You may stop to have pictures during your tour.

What's included

  • Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus.
  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Prfessional and licensed English speaking tour guide
  • Professional Private tour guide
  • Private tour for your family and Friends only
  • Lunch at famous Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant
  • Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
  • Local taxes
  • Drinks
  • Gratitudes to guide and driver

What to expect

  1. Galataport
    10m
    Your private guide will meet you at Istanbul port with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, anytime you want . The only city in the world located on two continents is Istanbul, which has been the capital of three great empires – Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman – for more than 2000 years.
  2. Hippodrome
    30m
    Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period.
  3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I.
  4. Blue Mosque
    45m
    Then, Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
  5. TopkapI Palace
    1h 30m · Admission ticket 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.
  6. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Our guests will have their lunch at Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant.
  7. Grand Bazaar
    1h
    After that, 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.
  8. Galataport
    30m
    Drive back to the port. The end of our services.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet with our guests in front of the arrivals gate of Istanbul port and their hotel lobbies. Please note that we can only pick our guests from selected hotels due to traffic issues.

End point

We will meet with our guests in front of the arrivals gate of Istanbul port and their hotel lobbies. Please note that we can only pick our guests from selected hotels due to traffic issues.

Pickup details

Pick up from Your Hotel in Istanbul Europen Side and Istanbul Cruise Terminal for cruise guests. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.
Please note that we can only pick our guests from selected hotels due to traffic issues.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • At time of booking, Hotels guests must provide hotel name
  • Dress Code Men : Knees MUST be covered. Long shorts and/or pants Women : Head, shoulders and legs must be covered. Covers will ve sold in front of St. Sophia and will be given for use in fron of blue mosque Shoes are not to be worn in mosques. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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