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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Visit the most visited places of Istanbul with your professional tour guide without worrying about the traffic or deal.
Options
Group Tour Option
Pickup included
Private Option
Private guided
Pickup included
What's included
GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
Roundtrip Tram tickets
Guided tour
English-speaking government licensed tour guide from port to port
Local taxes
Food and drinks
Entrance fees to Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia
Gratuities
What to expect
Galataport
Pass by
Meeting with your local tour guide in front of Istanbul Galata Port Terminal Building with CURIO TRAVEL 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.
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. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and Fountain of Willhelm II.
Blue Mosque
45m
We are going to visit 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.
TopkapI Palace
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Later, we are going to walk to Topkapi Palace, which was the former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelains.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1h · 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.
Grand Bazaar
1h
Our last stop is going to be Grand Bazaar. In addition to its historical importance, it’s a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.
Galataport
Pass by
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
We meet with our guests at Istanbul Port just infront of the arrivals gate.
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
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
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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
Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
