Istanbul Old City Private Walking Tour with Bosphorus Cruise

Duration3h 30m - 4h 30m

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LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the Historic Areas of Istanbul on a private tour of the Sultanahmet Old City with skip-the-line tickets for a 90-minute Bosphorus Cruise. See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and more. Extended option: see more highlights such as the Grand Bazaar.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

3,5-hour: Istanbul Old City Tour with Cruise
Go on 2H walking tour of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Old City with a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. See Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Egyptian Bazaar, and more. Includes tickets for a 1,5-hour cruise (with audio guide).

4,5-hour: Istanbul Old City & Grand Bazaar Tour with Cruise
Go on a 3-hour walking tour of Istanbul’s Old City with a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. See the Grand Bazaar, Nuruosmaniye Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and more. Includes tickets for a 1,5-hour cruise (with audio guide)

Options

4,5H:OldCity&GrandBazaar+Cruis

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: Go on a 3-hour walking tour of Istanbul’s Old City with a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.
,: See the Grand Bazaar, Nuruosmaniye Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and more. Includes tickets for a 1,5-hour cruise audio
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - TUIS007.

3,5H: Istanbul Old City+Cruise

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Go on a 2-hour walking tour of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Old City with a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.
,: See Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Egyptian Bazaar, and more. Includes tickets for a 1,5-hour cruise (with audio guide).
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - TUIS007.

What's included

Free tea or water during the boat cruise
Extended walking tour with highlights such as the Grand Bazaar (4,5-hour option only)
- (sightseeing route depends on the option selected)
Private Walking Tour of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Old City with Tickets for a Bosphorus Boat Cruise -
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Skip-the-line tickets for a 90-minute Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Audio Guide

Extended walking tour with highlights such as the Grand Bazaar (in 3,5-hour option)

What to expect

10m

Meet your guide in front of the World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Divanyolu Caddesi, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Sultanahmet Square
2h

Book a 2-hour walking tour combined with a 1,5-hour sightseeing cruise. This way you can discover Istanbul like never before. The walking tour of the Old City will cover historic areas that showcase Turkish history, culture and heritage from the Byzantine-era to the Ottoman Empire. You will explore the monuments, fountains and ancient ruins in the Sultanahmet Square, hear about the famous misunderstanding surrounding the Blue Mosque, and learn how Hagia Sophia transformed from a 6th-century cathedral to a mosque
Misir Carsisi
1h 20m

Explore the narrow streets and alleys of one of the world’s largest capitals and feel the lively atmosphere and appetizing aromas of the Egyptian Spice Market.
The guide will escort you to the dock by the Galata Bridge overlooking the Golden Horn, and provide important information before you board the cruise boat on your own. During the 1,5-hour sightseeing cruise with audio guide you will see the highlights of the Bosphorus Strait, such as the fabulous Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden Tower, Rumeli Fortress, Çiragan Palaces, Ortakoy Mosque and the oldest Bosphorus Bridge. Free tea or water will be offered onboard.
Grand Bazaar
1h

This tour is ideal for those who want to see more of Istanbul, taking advantage of the service of a Private Local Guide who will help you navigate the crowded, winding alleys of the capital with ease. You will stop by the 17th-century Nuruosmaniye Mosque and find out why Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s busiest markets!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Divanyolu Caddesi, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point

Meet your guide in front of the World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Divanyolu Caddesi, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the route of your walking tour will depend on the option selected.
Your Private Guide will only accompany you during the 2- or 3-hour walking tour. They will escort you to the dock and provide all the necessary information about the cruise. You will board on your own.
During the cruise you can enjoy the official audio guide tour in English, German, French, Spanish and Russian.
Skip-the-line tickets for the 90-minute Bosphorus Boat Cruise allow you to board at any time without waiting in line at the tickets.
For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.

Cancellation policy

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

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