Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Bazaar Private Half-Day Shore Excursion

1. Hippodrome
   30m
   After pick up from Cruise Terminal, Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period.
2. Blue Mosque
   45m
   Only a short walk away, reaches Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
3. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
   45m · Admission ticket included
   We will continue walking to St. Sophia to visit Second floor.
4. 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. Drive or walk back to the port or to our hotel. . The end of our services.

Pickup details

We pick you up from Istanbul cruise port. Suggested pick up time will be given during your confirmation message

Welcome to Istanbul, where Europe and Asia meets. Your private guide will meet with you at your hotel lobby or at Istanbul cruise port.
Ancient Hipodromme, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and Grand Bazaar in 5-6 hours
• Private Tour for your family and friends
• You will decide on departure time
• Our tour guide will meet you at Istanbul port 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 and customize the itinerary,
• You do not have to wait for other group members
• You may stop to have pictures during your tour.
• You may stop for lunch in a local restaurant to taste famous Turkish Kebaps

• 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
• 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. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays: Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar during Religious Holidays will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 15.00 to 17.30
• 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
• NO HIDDEN COSTS Private Tour