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Skip The Line: ISTANBUL PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSION

Istanbul, Turkeyby Daily Istanbul Tours

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Our tours have been rewarded with Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor 13 times succesively for the years of 2010-2022. We are the most reviewed tour agent on Tripadvisor and Cruise Critics for Istanbul Shore Tours, you can check more than 1.600 Excellent reviews of ours on Tripadvisor/Cruise Critics. Tick all the top sites of Istanbul off your bucket list with private guided tour covering the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy your authentic Turkish lunch in a very nice local restaurant. %100 percent satisfaction guaranteed.

What's included

  • Local Taxes
  • Private Driver
  • Parking Fees and Gas
  • Experienced Local Private Guide
  • Private New Model Van with AC
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips to your tour guide
  • Hagia Sophia Ticket
  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Blue Mosque

    40 min

    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.

  2. 2

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    1 hour

    The Church of Holy Wisdom, undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the world, was used as a mosque during Ottomans and now serves as a museum. Please note it is closed on Monday and it is replaced with the Cistern.

  3. 3

    Hippodrome

    30 min

    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.

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    1 hour

    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

Meeting and pickup

Our pick up location is the exit of Istanbul New Cruise Terminal. You will be greeted by your name sign at the exit of the cruise terminal. After you aboard the cruise ship please follow the City Center sign and you will see your private guide holding a sign with your name on it at the city center sign exit. If you use lift please press the ''G'' level, that will take you to the City Center Exit.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note 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.
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and replaced with Underground Cistern.
  • This tour is private just for your party

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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