Istanbul Classics and Bosphorus Cruise Private Tour

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2023 Price

2 Adults x $150.00

$300.00

Approx Total

$300.00

Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Spanish
Hotel pickup (central hotels only)
Private tour for your family
Skip the line priority with museum tickets
Private guiding service by an expert tour guide

Transportation to/from attractions
Alcoholic Beverages
Hotel drop-off
Lunch
Entrance tickets

Overview

This is a great tour option for the ones who only have one day to explore and still want to understand what Istanbul is all about. On this private 7-hours walking tour your guide will take you to an exciting journey through the centuries to the Istanbul's ancient Ottoman and Roman roots. You will learn about the most famous highlights and must see monuments of Istanbul. Marvel at the iconic Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, Spectacular views of Istanbul's skyline, Discover the top attractions with an expert, local tour guide A great insight into Turkish culture and daily life Cruise along the Bosphorus Strait with public ferry

Itinerary

Hippodrome

The tour will start in the ancient Hippodrome which was once the beating hearth of the Constantinople. This arena was used for chariots racing and hundreds and thousands of people would entertain themselves watching the chariot racing, wild animal shows, dancers and acrobats.

5 minutes
Blue Mosque

From there we will make our way to the Blue Mosque to visit one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques famous for its six minarets and 17th century handmade blue tiles.

30 minutes
Hagia Sophia Moschee

Next stop will be one of the most iconic buildings in the world; Breathtakingly beautiful and grandiose Hagia Sophia. It is the place where Christianity meets Islam. Originally built as a church in the sixth century AD and then converted into a mosque following the Ottoman conquest, it has been the symbol of civilization and culture. Surely no visit to Istanbul is complete without Hagia Sophia.

1 hour
Grand Bazaar

From the Hagia Sophia we will continue our journey to the famous and authentic Grand Bazaar which is unique to Istanbul. It is the oldest shopping mall in the world and a paradise for the ones who especially appreciate traditional textiles, tiles and much more with its more than 4000 shops. The tour will continue in the backstreets of the Grand bazaar walking downhill up until the spice market.

1 hour
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

Spice market which is full of inviting aromas will be a feast for your eyes with its colorful, fragrant spices and Turkish delights.

1 hour
Bosphorus Strait

Last but not least we will take a public ferry along the Bosphorus to make the Istanbul experience unforgettable. It is the best way to see Istanbul in all its glory with its beautiful skyline, Ottoman palaces and pavilions, castles and much more. At the end of the cruise we will be back in Eminonu pier and end of our tour. Hope to see you all next time.

2 hours
Galata Koprusu

This point offers travelers a great panorama of the old town.

5 minutes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays

Free Cancellation

April 19100% refund

April 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local 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.

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Istanbul highlights

Published on Nov, 2024

We really enjoyed the day in Istanbul with our guide Mr Kadir, he was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and the areas we visited, and took the hassle out of using public transport etc. Having a local guide makes the experience more enjoyable and you get all the information along with the sights your seeing, definitely recommend if you like to walk around a city. Steven & Simone

Top class enjoyable and informative experience

Published on Nov, 2024

This excellent tour brought us to many key historical sites in Istanbul along with a very enjoyable boat trip on the Bosporus. Our tour guide Yusuf was top class - punctual, friendly, professional, and highly informative at all times. Yusuf’s approach provided us with just the right amount of information to ensure our knowledge of this unique city was illuminated and enhanced. We bring many treasured memories of the tour with us and plan to return soon.

Isabella's istanbul tour was the best thing about my turkey trio

Published on May, 2024

One of the best best best guided tours for me n my mom by Isabella from.the team was a dream so much knowledge she was there with us through the day so sweet so considerate don't think I would have been able to see soooo much of istanbul in just 1 day she was my best experience of a tour guide through my entire turkey trip. Thank you #teamfoodtrail for #Isabella ♥️

A great day out in Istanbul

Published on Oct, 2023

We had a superb day out. Our guide, Emel, absolutely knew her stuff but was also charming, kind and thoughtful. We were shown every sight we could possibly wish to see including the Blue Mosque, the Agia Sofia, the Hippodrome, the Basilica Cistern, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market. After a superb lunch, it was good to rest our feet on the cruise of the Bosphorus where she told us about the bridges and the buildings on either side of the water. All in all it was an excellent day out and we would highly recommend Emel as a guide.

Fantastic!

Published on Oct, 2023

We spent several days in Istambul with our guide Hatice. She was fantastic! She is not only a wonderful guide and very knowledgable , she is Also a great person. She is open-minded, thoughtful, flexíble and kind. We highly recommend her!! You Will have the best experience!

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