Istanbul Shore Excursion: Private Old City Tour W/ Licensed Guide
Description
Explore Istanbul's top attractions on this private shore excursion, designed for cruise ship passengers with limited time in the city. With a private guide, visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Learn about the city's history and culture as you wander through its streets and discover its secrets. This tour is customizable and allows you to explore at your own pace, ensuring a personalized experience. Your guide will meet you at the port and drop you off back at the port in time for your ship's departure. Stores to visit: Carpet Showroom Leather Factory
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hippodrome, was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.
Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. (Closed on Monday)
Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey. Also it was built with unique 6 minarets. (Closed on Friday)
Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administrative and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury sacred islamic relics, palace kitchens and weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)
Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up: The tour includes a pick-up service from the Galataport, pick-up and drop-off by public transport such as tram, etc... Drop-off: The tour concludes with a drop-off at the Galataport cruise port in Istanbul, allowing guests to easily return to their cruise ship.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
- PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
- EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
- FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.
- Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2750 TRY. You can pay to the guide for SKIP-THE-LINE tickets.
- Hagia Sophia entarance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
- Over 7 people must use headset at Hagia Sophia.
Reviews(28)
Our guide Aisha was a delight. We were very happy with the way she guided us through the whole trip. We felt comfortable. Great fun
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Aisha was a wonderful guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about the history and the culture. She took us to all the significant places and provided great insights and advice. I highly recommend this tour if you only have a day to see Istanbul.
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Great day in Istanbul, when we landed from our cruise. Was met timely by Aisha our guide, who managed to fulfil all our requests in the day we had. We visited Haifa Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and visit some shops we wanted to see in the Grand Bazaar. Thanks Aisha for making it a fabulous day.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
Aisha was a wonderful guide. She showed us all the highlights of Istanbul and was very knowledgeable about the country’s history and culture. Highly recommend this private tour if you only have one day to see the city.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
This tour was a geat experience. Very easy to schedule and Ara, our guide,was Very accommodating and flexible to our interests. Highly recommend.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
We hit a jackpot. Had a best tour guide -Jacob ever. He picked up from cruise port. Gave us options to go from port to sultanehmet district. We decided to be a local, so we chose the tram. We chose to go into Hagia Sophia , Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Jacob was able to get skip-the-line tickets right away even we made last minute decision to go. We asked home to recommend a local restaurant, we weren’t disappointed at all. After lunch we also went to famous grand bazaars. The whole time thru the tour , he had nonstop to feed us all the information possible. Because we had to be on board soon, so we asked him to cut tour short. He took us back to the port where we met. Jacob is a responsible, dedicated and knowledgeable young man. Can’t recommend him enough. We had such a blast tour to know some of turkey and Istanbul.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
We Recommend Our private guide, Aysun. She was extremely knowledgeable, pleasant and helpful, and kept us ahead of the lines.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
Our Guide Aisa she really given very good information for bosphorus tour and spice market and hagiya Sofia lovely enjoyed with her
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
Our tour guide Jacob, who spoke very good English, was very knowledgeable and informative with all the sites we passed along the way on our walking tour. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience of Istanbul and can't wait to return. Highly recommend Jacob and this tour if only in the city for a short time.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
Ata was very knowledgeable and accommodating. I loved this tour and I’ve been on many tours across the world and this is one of the top I’ve ever experienced. Highly recommended.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Your feedback keeps us motivated to continually improve our service to you. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Kind regards, TURKEY TOURS COMPANY
