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Istanbul Old City Tour With Bosphorus Cruise

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$62.91
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Discover Istanbul's historic heart on a guided morning tour through Sultanahmet, where Byzantine and Ottoman heritage converge around some of the city's most famous landmarks.

See Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Square, the ancient Hippodrome, the German Fountain, and the historic setting of Topkapi Palace as your guide shares stories, architectural details, and the Old City's imperial history.

This tour is ideal for first-time visitors seeking a clear introduction to Sultanahmet without spending the entire day on foot. Enjoy guided sightseeing with free time to explore the area at your own pace, including time for guests who wish to visit Hagia Sophia inside with a separately purchased entrance ticket.

Complete the experience with an included 2-hour Bosphorus sightseeing cruise. Sail between Europe and Asia and enjoy views of waterfront palaces, mosques, bridges, fortresses, and traditional mansions along both shores.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Old City Tour - Meeting Point
Old City Tour + Cruise: Join the full Old City tour from the meeting point, with the Bosphorus cruise included.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Professional live tour guide
  • 2-hour Bosphorus sightseeing cruise
  • Unlimited Turkish tea and Nescafe on board
  • Pickup service, if the pickup option is selected
  • Audio guide on the Bosphorus cruise
  • WiFi on board
  • Return transfer
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Topkapi Palace interior visit
  • Hagia Sophia entrance ticket

Meeting point
Meet at the SeaLand Travel office in Sirkeci and arrive at least 20 minutes before departure to check in. Please provide a valid phone number with country code, preferably via WhatsApp, so we can contact you if needed. If you need help finding the meeting point, contact us via WhatsApp.
Return details
Guests who choose to skip the Bosphorus cruise finish the Old City tour at Sultanahmet Square after the land portion.
Guests who join the included Bosphorus cruise finish the tour near SeaLand Travel Agency in Eminonu. Hotel drop-off is not included.

  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Discover the remarkable Byzantine and Ottoman history of Hagia Sophia with your guide. Entrance is not included. Guests who wish to visit inside may purchase a ticket from the guide, subject to availability. Guests who do not enter receive the explanation from outside.
  • Visit the famous Blue Mosque, renowned for its elegant domes, six minarets, and beautiful blue Iznik tiles. Step inside this active place of worship to experience one of Istanbul's most recognizable symbols.
  • Walk through the historic site that once served as the center of public life in Byzantine Constantinople. See surviving monuments and hear stories of imperial ceremonies, chariot races, and major events from the city’s past.
  • German Fountain
    See the decorative German Fountain, a distinctive monument gifted to the Ottoman Empire by German Emperor Wilhelm II. Admire its elegant design and learn about the historical connection behind this landmark.
  • TopkapI Palace
    Learn about the former residence of the Ottoman sultans and its role in Ottoman imperial history. The guide provides historical explanations from outside.
  • Bosphorus Strait
    Relax on a scenic cruise between Europe and Asia. Enjoy iconic views of palaces, mosques, bridges, and waterfront mansions while learning about the city from onboard commentary.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests who prefer not to join the Bosphorus cruise finish the Old City tour in Sultanahmet Square. Guests joining the cruise continue to the boat and finish near Eminonu after the cruise.
  • The Old City portion lasts approximately 4 hours. Guests joining the Bosphorus cruise should allow approximately 7 hours for the full experience.
  • Hagia Sophia entrance is not included. Guests who wish to enter may purchase a ticket from the guide, subject to availability; otherwise, the guide provides explanations from outside.
  • Topkapi Palace is explained from outside only. An interior visit is not part of this tour.
  • Pickup service is one-way only and is included only with the Pickup option. Return transfer to your accommodation is not included.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Istanbul Old City Tour With Bosphorus Cruise

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $62.91
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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