Flexible Time; Private Istanbul Tour from Galataport(CRUISE PORT)
Description
Experience the very best of historic Istanbul with a private, 6-hour tour of the city’s most important sites and landmarks. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour to set your own pace, with plenty of time to see the places that interest you most. With our team of cruise tour professionals, we cater to hundreds of guests annually at Galataport(ıstanbul cruise port). -FLEXIBLE TIME, YOU CAN SCHEDULE YOUR TIME AND YOU CAN RETURN TO YOUR SHIP AT ANY TIME YOU WANT. - Private guided tour -Shopping in Grand Bazaar -English, Russian or Spanish speaking guide -Pick-up and Drop-off -Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on time return to your ship
Tour Options
Itinerary
The former imperial residence from which the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled for nearly 400 years. Today a spectacular museum, it is famous for its collections of treasury of the Ottoman Royal Family. You will chase the memories of the sultans and the Ottoman Empire through 400 years of the most glorious victories, happiest moments, and mournful days.
It is one of most visited mosque in Turkey and brand mark of Istanbul. It has more than 20 thousands beautiful blue tiles inside.
Hagia Sophia is a 6th century church, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, welcomes you with its legends and mosaics. You will have a chance to touch the history of this church, a main attraction of the city since its construction.
Open Air Museum; Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments
Might be replaced with Museum of Great Palace Mosaics. Visit Basilica Cistern — Istanbul’s ‘sunken palace’ — a site that famously featured in the James Bond movie From Russia with Love. The site is one of the largest of the city's ancient cisterns that lie beneath the ground.
Grand Bazaar in this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand-painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware, and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
After your reservation, we will contact you to give you information about the tour and meeting.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels