Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel
Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel
Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel
Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel
Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel
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Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel 20% OFF

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
Location Turkey, Europe
$36
$45
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The 1-Day Private Guided Tour of Istanbul offers a comprehensive exploration of the city's iconic landmarks. With a dedicated local guide, you will visit remarkable sites while enjoying a seamless experience with pre-purchased tickets.

  • 🏛️ Visit the Blue Mosque, an architectural masterpiece known for its stunning blue tiles and six minarets, a must-see in Istanbul.
  • 🕌 Marvel at the Hagia Sophia, a historic building that has served as a cathedral and mosque, renowned for its massive dome and intricate mosaics.
  • 💧 Explore the Basilica Cistern, the largest underground cistern in Istanbul, built to supply water to the Great Palace during the Byzantine era.
  • 🏟️ Discover the Roman Hippodrome, once the center of entertainment during the Roman and Byzantine Empires, featuring the Egyptian Obelisk and the German Fountain.
  • 🛍️ Experience the Grand Bazaar, the world's oldest covered market with nearly 4,000 shops offering handmade carpets, jewelry, and souvenirs. Note that it is closed on Sundays, and the Spice Market will be visited instead.
  • 🚐 Enjoy private pickup and drop-off from your hotel or cruise port in a new model Mercedes van with air conditioning.
  • 👨‍🏫 Benefit from a private expert local guide who will enhance your understanding of Istanbul's rich history and culture.
  • 🎟️ Skip the long public lines at major attractions with pre-purchased tickets for the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern.
  • 👶 Pram/stroller friendly for infants and small children, ensuring a comfortable experience for families.
  • 💵 Local payment for entrance fees and lunch is required, with gratuities included for the guide and driver.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Hagia Sophia Ticket
THIS IS JUST TICKET NOT A TOUR: IMPORTANT If you like to book the tour as well you can choose 1 Day Private Guided Tour or 1-Day Private Guide and Van option
Skip The Ticket Purchase Line:: If you dont want to wait at the ticket purchase line you can book the prepurchased Hagia Sophia Tickets
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Private Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel or Cruise Port by Airconditioned New Model Vans
  • Private New Model Mercedes Van with AC
  • Private Driver
  • Private Expert Local Guide
  • Hagia Sophia entrance fee
  • Basilica Cistern entrance fee
  • Gratuities to the guide and driver
  • Local Payment: Entrance Fees and Lunch

  • Blue Mosque
    The Sultan Ahmed Mosque also known as Blue Mosque, one of the most revered masterpieces of the Islamic world, is famous with its blue ceramic tiles and six minarets.
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    The Hagia Sophia, also known as Ayasofya in Turkish, is a famous historic building located in the old city. It was originally built as the biggest cathedral in the world by Byzantine Empire in the 6th century and later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire after the conquest of Istanbul in 1453. The building is renowned for its massive dome and beautiful mosaics that reflect its rich history and architectural significance. In 1935, it was converted into a museum and in 2020, it was converted into a mosque again. We will prepurchase the tickets for Hagia Sophia for you not to wait at the long ticket lines.
  • Basilica Cistern
    The cistern was known in Byzantium as thebasilica Cistern, Justinian was the founder of the largest underground cistern, built after the Nika Revolt in 532.The number of the inhabitants of Constantinople increased and bring a problem of water supply. Basilica Cistern was used to store water for the Great Palace.
  • Hippodrome
    The center for entertainment, amusement and sports in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. The Egyptian Obelisk, the serpentine column and the German fountain of Willhelm II are sites to be visited.
  • Open location in Google Maps
    The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world with more almost 4000 shops owing rich collection of handmade carpets, jewelery, leather and souvenirs. Here's the last stop of

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note that we are boutique small family run tour company and have limited guides, during the summer months and special holidays our tours do fill up quickly. We suggest you try to book as soon as you can, once your plans are firm.
  • ***Please note that we will arrange tickets without waiting at the public tickeet line, so you will skip long public ticket lines and save time.
  • 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.
  • *** 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.
  • The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, We will visit the Spice Market instead.
  • ***There are no skip the line for mosque visits (since mosques are not museums), so everybody has to wait at the line to enter.***
  • ***This is not a tour for those with mobility issues
  • ***** 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.
  • Mosques are closed until 2.30pm on Fridays due to the Friday Services.
  • This is not a tour for those with mobility issues

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel 20% OFF

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    Location Turkey, Europe
    $36
    $45
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
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    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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