Private Istanbul 7 hours Tour with TRAM. Save time with Grp opt.

4.8 (41 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Small Group tour ( max. 10 guests ) for cruisers only
The best and the easiest way to visit Istanbul is LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Tram is the fastest way of transportation to Old city from Istanbul port to escape from Istanbul Heavy Traffic.
You can book PRIVATE Option for your family and friends .
Visit highlights (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square, Grand Bazaar) in Istanbul.

Options

Private Option with TRAM

Private Option: Tram is the fastest way of transportation to Old city from Istanbul port . Guaranteed on time return to port
Pickup included

Small Group Option with TRAM

Small Group Istanbul Tour: Tram is the fastest way of transportation to Old city from Istanbul port. Guaranteed on time return to port
Pickup included

What's included

  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Professional Licenced Tour guide
  • SMALL GROUP ( MAX 10 PAX )
  • Local Transportation tickets.
  • Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Lunch and Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)

What to expect

  1. 20m · Admission ticket included
    Meeting with your local tour guide in front of Istanbul Galata Port Terminal Building with YOUR NAME sign at pre-ararnged time ( Meeting time will be given in your confirmation message ). We are going to walk 200 meters to Tophane Tram Station. We are going to take the tram to Sultanahmet area which is about 20 mins.
  2. Hippodrome
    30m
    We are going to start our walking tour from Hippodrome Square which was the former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople.
  3. Blue Mosque
    30m
    Our next stop is Blue Mosque which is the one of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
  4. TopkapI Palace
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    A few minutes walk 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. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    After Topkapi Palace we are going to visit Hagia Sophia which is The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

    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.
  6. Grand Bazaar
    1h 30m
    Our last stop is 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.
  7. Galataport
    20m · Admission ticket included
    After we complete the tour, we are going to walk to Sultanahmet Tram Station to catch the next tram to Tophane Tram Station. After get off the train, around 200 meters walk back to port. The end of services.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The best and the easiest way to visit Istanbul is LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

Pick up Istanbul Cruise Terminal for cruise guests only
Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.

Small Group tour ( max. 10 guests )
Tram is the fastest way of transportation to Old city from Istanbul port to escape from Istanbul Heavy Traffic.
PRIVATE Full Day tour includes 5 highlights (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square, Grand Bazaar) in Istanbul.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At time of booking, Hotels guests must provide hotel name
  • Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
  • Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30 on Fridays
  • 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 14.30 to 16.30
  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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