Historical Istanbul Old City Tour With Sunset Bosphorus Cruise

Istanbul, Turkey
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience Istanbul's timeless sights on a full-day tour of the city's stunning historic places. Listen for the ancient echoes of pounding hooves and charioteers at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque. See the Byzantine mosaics and minarets of Hagia Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers, and generals at Topkapi Palace. Continue your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets and souvenirs.

Sail down the Bosphorus passing Dolmabahce Palace, impressive Bosphorus Bridges, and beautifully designed seaside villas along both sides of the Bosphorus, before rounding the spectacular tip of the old city and ultimately cruising only a few feet away from the magnificent Maiden's Tower. Put a classy end to the day with a sunset cruise on a luxury yacht.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch in a terrace restaurant with a great view of the city
  • Professional guide
  • Transportation by public transport
  • Light snacks, cookies, delicious Turkish baklava, fresh seasonal fruits platter, tea and coffee
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • 2.5-Hour Bosphorus cruise on a 25 meters luxury yacht
  • Drinks during lunch
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Istanbul
    30m
    Pick up
  2. TopkapI Palace
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administration and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury´s sacred Islamic relics, palace kitchens, and weapons.
  3. Blue Mosque
    1h
    Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breathtaking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. Also, it was built with unique 6 minarets.
  4. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Hagia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcomed both local and foreign visitors.
  5. Dolmabahce Palace
    20m
    Dolmabahce is one of the sights you will see from the yacht
  6. Grand Bazaar
    2h
    Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewelry, Turkish delight, gold, antique tiles, etc..
  7. Beylerbeyi Palace
    20m
    Beylerbeyi Palace is one of the sights you will see from the yacht
  8. 20m
    Ciragan Palace is one of the sights you will see from the yacht
  9. Buyuk Mecidiye Camii
    20m
    Ortakoy Mosque is one of the sights you will see from the yacht
  10. KIz Kulesi
    20m
    Maiden's Tower is one of the sights you will see from the yacht
  11. Bosphorus Bridge
    20m
    Bosphorus Bridge is one of the sights you will see from the yacht
  12. CamlIca Mosque
    20m
    Camlica Mosque is one of the sights you will see from the yacht
  13. Istanbul
    30m
    Drop off

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the starting point.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Hagia Sophia entarance fee is 30 $. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2750 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.

Cancellation policy

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