Historical Istanbul Old City Tour With Sunset Bosphorus Cruise

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Experience Istanbul's timeless sights on a full-day tour of the city's stunning historic places. Listen for the ancient echoes of pounding hooves and charioteers at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque. See the Byzantine mosaics and minarets of Hagia Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers, and generals at Topkapi Palace. Continue your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets and souvenirs.

Sail down the Bosphorus passing Dolmabahce Palace, impressive Bosphorus Bridges, and beautifully designed seaside villas along both sides of the Bosphorus, before rounding the spectacular tip of the old city and ultimately cruising only a few feet away from the magnificent Maiden's Tower. Put a classy end to the day with a sunset cruise on a luxury yacht.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch in a terrace restaurant with a great view of the city
Professional guide
Transportation by public transport
Light snacks, cookies, delicious Turkish baklava, fresh seasonal fruits platter, tea and coffee
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
2.5-Hour Bosphorus cruise on a 25 meters luxury yacht
Drinks during lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the starting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Istanbul

    Pick up

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    TopkapI Palace

    Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administration and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury´s sacred Islamic relics, palace kitchens, and weapons.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Blue Mosque

    Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breathtaking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. Also, it was built with unique 6 minarets.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Hagia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcomed both local and foreign visitors.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Dolmabahce Palace

    Dolmabahce is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Grand Bazaar

    Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewelry, Turkish delight, gold, antique tiles, etc..

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Beylerbeyi Palace

    Beylerbeyi Palace is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Ciragan Palace Kempinski

    Ciragan Palace is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Buyuk Mecidiye Camii

    Ortakoy Mosque is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    KIz Kulesi

    Maiden's Tower is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Bosphorus Bridge

    Bosphorus Bridge is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    CamlIca Mosque

    Camlica Mosque is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Istanbul

    Drop off

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Hagia Sophia entarance fee is 30 $. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
  • Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2750 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Supplied by Turkey Tours Company

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Water Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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