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Private 8 Hours Istanbul Tour from Istanbul Cruise Port/Group opt

6 Reviews 4.83 out of 5 stars Based on 6 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Istanbul, Turkey
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On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This private tour with small group option includes 5 highlights of magnificient city of Istanbul which are Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square, Grand Bazaar. Your personal guide and A/C Van will be at your service from meeting at your hotel reception till the end of the tour.

What's Included

  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
  • Lunch and Drinks
  • Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets )
  • Tips to your guide and driver (optional)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up from Istanbul Listed Hotels' receptions with room numbers for the guests who are staing in this hotel and Istanbul cruise port for cruise guests This tour is not bookable by guests who are not staying in the listed hotels.

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Hippodrome

Your guide will meet with you at your hotel lobby or at Istanbul port. Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

Then we will visit the Blue Mosque, that has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
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35 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Only a short walk away from Blue Mosque, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I.Update for St. Sophia interior visit : Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD The system is similar to audio guide system. Guests who does not have smart phones will follow the signs and the given informations on the signs .
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

After Topkapi Palace, we will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Drive back to the port. The end of our services.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
  • In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays: Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar during religious holidays will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private 8 Hours Istanbul Tour from Istanbul Cruise Port/Group opt?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
  • Local taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch and Drinks
  • Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets )
  • Tips to your guide and driver (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
  • In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays: Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar during religious holidays will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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