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Private & Mini Group 7-8 Hours Guided Istanbul Tour / Cruise Port
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
Turkey, Europe
$109
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Private tours in Istanbul offer unparalleled flexibility and personalized attention, ensuring a memorable exploration of this historic city. With a dedicated guide and air-conditioned vehicle at your service, you can immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of culture and history at your own pace.
- 🏷️ Small Group Tour: Enjoy an intimate experience with a maximum of 10 participants, ensuring personalized attention and a more engaging exploration.
- 🚐 Pickup included from your cruise port or hotel, with a professional guide awaiting your arrival with a personalized sign.
- 🕒 Your private guide will meet you at the Istanbul port Terminal Building approximately 30 minutes after your cruise docks, or at your hotel reception.
- 🏛️ Begin your journey at the historic Hippodrome Square, once the site of chariot races and Byzantine riots, and learn about its fascinating past.
- 🍽️ Savor a delightful lunch at renowned local restaurants, such as the famous Pudding Shop, before venturing to the Grand Bazaar.
- 🛍️ Explore the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, featuring over 1,200 shops and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors daily.
- 🕌 Visit the stunning Blue Mosque, known for its exquisite blue Iznik tiles, just a short walk from the Hippodrome.
- 🏰 Discover Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans, and delve into its rich history, including a visit to the weapons section.
- 🏛️ Marvel at the Hagia Sophia, an architectural masterpiece built in 532 AD, and learn about its transformation over the centuries.
- 🌉 Conclude your tour with a scenic drive back to the port, passing the Galata Bridge and soaking in the vibrant local life along the Golden Horn.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Small Group Option
Small Group Tour (max 10 pax) : Meeting time will be given by our reservation department in 24 hours by email after your reservation
Pickup included
Small Group Tour (max 10 pax) : Meeting time will be given by our reservation department in 24 hours by email after your reservation
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Professional Licenced English speaking Tour guide
- Cruise port / hotel pick up and drop off
- GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
- Entry fees (payable to guide via cash or card)
- Tips
- Food and drinks
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Your private guide will meet you at Istanbul port Terminal Building with a sign written “Your Name“ on it at pre-arranged time ( mostly 30 minutes after your cruise doct into port ) or from the listed hotel receptions with room numbers. - Every cruise lines has different dock in times. Pick up times are different for each cruise. Thats why pick up time for your tour will be emailed with in 24 hours after your reservation. Please check your emails and note pick up time and all details you will need during the tour.
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HippodromeAfter Greeting, walk to our A/C van and start to visit Istanbul the only city in the world located on two continents is Istanbul, which has been the capital of three great empires – Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman – for more than 2000 years. Our first stop is Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period.
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Grand BazaarAfter a short lunch break in famous local restaurants like Pudding Shop, we will walk to 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.
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Blue MosqueOur second stap is Blue Mosque where is a few meters to Ancient Hipodromme. Blue Mosque has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles
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TopkapI PalaceContinue walking around 300 meters 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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Hagia Sophia Grand MosqueOnly a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by ORoman 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 .
- Pass by Galata bridge over Golden Horn. (pass by)
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After Grand Bazaar we will walk back to our van and drive to Porth through Galata port where you will see local people taking feries , having street foods and fishing . Arrival back to port or to your hotel and the end of our services
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Private & Mini Group 7-8 Hours Guided Istanbul Tour / Cruise Port
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
Turkey, Europe
$109
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!