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Designed specifically for cruise passengers, this private Istanbul Old City tour combines expert guidance, flexible sightseeing, and a carefully planned on-time return to your ship. Meet your licensed guide at the cruise port and travel by tram whenever practical, avoiding heavy traffic and saving more time for Istanbul’s highlights. Customize the day around your interests, with options to visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet Square, and the Grand Bazaar. Your guide shares the stories of Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul, helps you navigate ticket purchases with priority access where available, and accompanies you back to the port comfortably before reboarding time.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your private guide will meet you at the cruise port (arrival hall) and accompany you by tram to Istanbul’s historic Old City.
Itinerary
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1Galataport
Starting Point
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia is an architectural masterpiece that reflects both Byzantine and Ottoman history. Its enormous dome, ancient mosaics, and Islamic calligraphy create a remarkable interior.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque is a magnificent Ottoman mosque famous for its six minarets and elegant domes. Its interior is decorated with thousands of beautiful blue İznik tiles.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Sultanahmet Square
Sultanahmet Square occupies the site of Constantinople’s ancient Hippodrome. The spacious square features historic monuments such as the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpent Column.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern is a vast underground water reservoir built during the Eastern Roman period. Its hundreds of marble columns and famous Medusa heads create a mysterious atmosphere.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6TopkapI Palace
Topkapi Palace was the main residence and administrative centre of the Ottoman sultans for centuries. Today, visitors can explore its courtyards, imperial rooms, treasury, and historical collections.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
7Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets. Its lively streets contain numerous shops selling carpets, jewellery, ceramics, leather goods, and souvenirs.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8Galataport
Ending Point
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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