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Istanbul Highlights from Cruise Pier with Skip-the-Ticket-Line
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
Turkey, Europe
$259.45
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This exceptional private tour of Istanbul’s historic Old Town is tailored specifically for cruise guests. Choose between a half-day or full-day experience to discover the city’s rich history and iconic landmarks.
- 🏛️ Visit the Blue Mosque, known for its six minarets and stunning blue İznik tiles, and enjoy its serene courtyard and majestic interior.
- 🏰 Explore the magnificent Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture that has served as a cathedral and mosque over its 1,500-year history.
- 💧 Discover the Basilica Cistern, an ancient water storage system featuring 336 columns, often referred to as the 'Underground Palace.'
- 🏟️ Stroll through the Hippodrome, the sporting and social center of Constantinople during the Byzantine Empire.
- ☕ Enjoy a complimentary Turkish tea or coffee at a local café during your tour, providing a refreshing break.
- 🛍️ Visit the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, filled with unique treasures and local crafts.
- 🚤 For full-day tour participants, enhance your experience with a visit to the Topkapi Palace or a scenic Bosphorus boat tour (entry fee is 2,750 TL per person).
- 👨🏫 Your knowledgeable English-speaking guide will meet you at the cruise port and share fascinating insights throughout the tour.
- 🚋 Travel efficiently by tram from the port to the Old City, the fastest way to reach your destinations.
- ♿ This tour is wheelchair accessible, with options for infants and small children to ride in prams or strollers.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Private Half Day
Private Half Day: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar.
Pickup included
Private Half Day: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Borek or Simit with tea or Turkish coffee
- Private walking tour with an official tour guide
- We will take tram from port to old city ( fastest way to reach old city )
- Skipping the ticket lines ( Not including entry tickets )
- Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Basilica Cistern
- if you have full day with Topkapi Palace, entry fee is 2750 TL pp
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks are not mentioned in the inclusion part
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A masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, the Hagia Sophia served as a cathedral, then a mosque, and now a mosque again. Admire its grand dome, golden mosaics, and layers of religious history that span over 1,500 years.
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Basilica CisternWe're going to explore the Basilica Cistern, an ancient water storage system designed to withstand long sieges. With its vast size and 336 columns, it's often referred to as the 'Underground Palace.' It's not only a remarkable historical site but also offers a unique and fascinating experience beneath the streets of Istanbul." Please note that the entry fee is 900 TL per person, and we will purchase the tickets for you to skip the line. Kindly have the amount ready in cash. ( officials share that it will be 1300 TL pp but date is not confirmed yet ).
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Blue MosqueFamed for its six minarets and stunning blue İznik tiles, the Blue Mosque is an active place of worship and a symbol of Ottoman grandeur. Don’t miss its serene courtyard and majestic interior.
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HippodromeThe Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire.
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Corlulu Ali Pasa MedresesiAt a point during the tour, your guide will choose a stop where you can enjoy a complimentary Turkish coffee or tea.
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Grand Bazaar JewelersVisit one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world - Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
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TopkapI PalacePlease note: The palace is included in the full-day tour option. If you choose the half-day tour, you will visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar.
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Istanbul Highlights from Cruise Pier with Skip-the-Ticket-Line
Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
Turkey, Europe
$259.45
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!