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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Discover Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with rich historical context and engaging storytelling. Your journey begins at Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture that has stood for over 1,500 years and reflects the city’s unique cultural heritage. Continue to the Blue Mosque, celebrated for its stunning blue Iznik tiles and magnificent domes, representing one of the finest examples of classical Ottoman design.
Walk through the Hippodrome, once the center of public life during the Byzantine era, where grand ceremonies and sporting events shaped the city’s social and political landscape. Conclude your experience at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, filled with vibrant stalls offering spices, textiles, jewelry, and Turkish handicrafts.
Your private guide will bring each stop to life with engaging stories, ensuring a personalized and deeply enriching experience across Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.
What's included
transportation provided if needed (with taxi or public transportation)
Pick-up and drop-off
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Food&Drinks
Entrance fees
What to expect
TopkapI Palace
1h · Admission ticket not included
Visit the most important palace of the Ottoman Empire
This 15th-century royal residence served as the political, administrative, and ceremonial heart of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years.
Basilica Cistern
40m · Admission ticket not included
Built in the 6th century, this vast underground reservoir once supplied water to Istanbul’s imperial palaces and still fascinates visitors with its atmospheric columns and Medusa heads.
Blue Mosque
30m · Admission ticket included
Completed in 1616, the mosque is renowned for its striking blue Iznik tiles and stands as one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Ottoman era.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
30m
Originally built in 537, Hagia Sophia has served as a cathedral, mosque, and museum, reflecting Istanbul’s layered history and unmatched architectural legacy.
Grand Bazaar
1h
Established in the 15th century, the Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, famous for its centuries-old trade tradition and vibrant atmosphere.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
You’re guaranteed to arrive back at your ship on time, without ever feeling rushed.
Pickup / drop off service is provided from/to centrally located hotels at European side of Istanbul
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
This is a walking tour.
Dolmabahce is closed on Mondays
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
