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1,2 or 3 DAY: Private Guided Istanbul Tour from CRUISE SHIP or HOTEL

Istanbul, Turkeyby Private Transfer and Daily Tours - Breathtaking Travel Agency

7 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Private tour
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: Arabic, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

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). - 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

What's included

Air-contioned Van ( ıf van&guide option selected)
Local Taxes
Private Tour
Professional Tour Guide

Museum Tickets
Public Transport Fees ( if van&guide option isn't selected)
Food and drinks

Itinerary

1
Topkapi Palace Museum
1 hour
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.
2
Blue Mosque
30 min
It is one of most visited mosque in Turkey and brand mark of Istanbul. It has more than 20 thousands beautiful blue tiles inside.
3
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
50 min
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.
4
Hippodrome
45 min
Open Air Museum; Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments
5
Basilica Cistern
30 min
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.
6
Grand Bazaar
1 hour
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.
7
Misir Carsisi
45 min
Spice Market / Mısır Çarşısı Egyptian Bazaar is a colorful indoor bazaar and has lots of shops offering a variety of spices, purses, flavored teas, Turkish delight, nuts, as well as ceramics, and small souvenirs. Spice Bazaar is located in Eminonu Square which is the connection point of Bosphorus and Golden Horn.(optional)

Meeting and pickup

The guide will contact you by phone or WhatsApp and she will reach you.

After you aboard the cruise ship please follow the City Center sign and you will see your private guide holding a sign with your name on it at the city center sign exit. If you use lift please press the ''G'' level, that will take you to the City Center Exit.

Traveler pickup is offered If you like to join this private tour from the Galata Port (Istanbul's only Cruise Port) Please follow these instructions: After you board the cruise ship please follow the City Center sign and you will see your private guide holding a sign with your name on it at the city center sign exit. If you use the lift please press the ''G'' level, which will take you to the City Center Exit. If you don't select options " with Van" There won't be any vehicle your tour guide will meet you at your hotel or the cruise port and you take a taxi with your tour guide at your own cost to get to the old city. You can select or write your address or hotel name.

End point

The guide will contact you by phone or WhatsApp and she will reach you.

Good to know

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
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market

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Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia closed until 2pm on Fridays, will be visited in the afternoon.
For multiple day booking, private van service will be advised according to your hotel location and size of your group.
Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. Due to museum regulations, live guide service is not available at Dolmabahce Palace.
Galata Tower will be visited from outside unless you would like to pay entrance fee there.
When booking the tour with van, if your hotel is located in Sultanahmet you will be steps away from the museums, so the van will not be used as much.
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
*** WE ALSO DO PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION. IF YOU BOOK YOUR PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION WITH US AS WELL YOU WILL GET A SPECIAL PRICE FOR PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR. SO PLEASE MENTION IN THE NOTES IF YOU ARE ALSO INTERESTED IN PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION.
***** WE ACCOMMODATE MORE THAN 14 PEOPLE. If there are more than 14 people in your group, you can book it as 14 people then we can update the number of travelers by messages on viator.
While visiting a mosque in Istanbul, women need to cover their heads, shoulders, knees. You can carry your own scarf to cover your head but please note scarves are provided at the entrance of every mosque (available at a charge). If you are wearing leggings, tights or skirts, wraps will be provided at the entrance (available at a charge).
Men also need to cover the knees if the shorts or bermudas are over the knees.
******-FLEXIBLE TIME, YOU CAN SCHEDULE YOUR TIME AND YOU CAN RETURN TO YOUR SHIP AT ANY TIME YOU WANT.*****

Cancellation policy

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

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