Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Welcome to Istanbul, where Europe and Asia meets. Your private guide will meet with you at your hotel lobby or at Istanbul cruise port.
Visit the highlights of Istanbul with your private guide. This is a customize tour so, you can decide where you want to visit on your tour day with the help of the recommendations of your guide.
- You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and make small changes on the itinerary.
- You do not have to wait for other group members.
- You will have a chance to make stops to have pictues during the tour.
- Our Private tour rates are more reasonable than cruise shore tours.
- Your guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines
- You will have several alternatives to taste famous Turkish Delicious foods, if you want to have lunch during your trip.
What's included
GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
Private Professional English speaking tour guide
Private tour for your family and Friends only.
Food and drinks
Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip line )
Tips
What to expect
Istanbul
30m
Your private guide will meet you at Istanbul port or hotel with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, anytime you want.
Historic Areas of Istanbul
7h · Admission ticket not included
After greeted by your guide, you are going to customize your private tour with recommendations of your guide due to your interests.
You can decide where you will visit with your guide’s recommendations and you can pay extra for the entrance and parking fees.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off to your hotel or to cruise port.
List of places that you may visit:
Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Ancient Hippodrome
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 .
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up our guests from the city center hotels or from Istanbul cruise port.Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
During religious holidays the Spice market and Grand Bazaar will be closed. Arasta bazaar will be visited instead
In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties
Bare shoulders are not permitted in holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques and synagogues.
Shoes are not permitted 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 will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar when closed. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 15.00 to 16.30
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
