Istanbul Old City Tour
Transfer from the cruise ship to Galataport port for Istanbul's old city tour, which covers iconic landmarks of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires' remarkable monuments. Admire the grand domes of the Hagia Sophia and the stunning architecture with blue Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque. Enjoy visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites, famous monuments, and natural beauties in Istanbul by joining our agency's Istanbul Daily Tour programs with a knowledgeable guide.
ITINERARY
Transfer from Cruise ship
Our guide and driver will pick you up from the Istanbul Galataport or your hotel at the given time and will drop you off at the end of the tour. In this tour, you will discover the unique works of art and buildings from the Byzantine and Ottoman periods with an experienced and licensed tour guide.
Hippodrome Square
This is where horse races occurred, and entertainment, sports, and political activities were organized during the Roman and Byzantine periods. Here, we will see the Serpent Column from Delphi in Greece, the Egyptian Obelisk, the German Fountain of Wilhelm ll, and the tombs of Ottoman sultans and princes.
Saint Sophia
Hagia Sophia, meaning the church of “holy wisdom,” was built by the emperor Justinian in 532 - 537. Originally designed and built as a church, it was later converted into a mosque in the Ottoman period and became a museum. It is accepted as one of the world’s greatest architectural works and a common heritage of mankind.
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque, known as Sultanahmet Mosque, is Istanbul's most splendid Ottoman mosque. It was built between 1609 and 1617 by Sedefkar Mehmet Effendi, the Architect, and commissioned by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmed I. Best known for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles, which lend the mosque its name, today it is one of the leading icons of the Istanbul skyline.
Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar is the oldest and largest covered bazaar in the world, Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı) is made up of 61 covered streets and is home to more than 4000 shops selling anything you can think of from carpets, jewellery, leather, and souvenirs to garments, bags, decorations, spices, and home textiles in an exotic and unique atmosphere, always bustling with locals and tourists.
Topkapı Palace
Topkapi Palace has served as the administrative centre of the Ottoman Empire for over 400 years, from the 15th to the 19th centuries. As the home of the Sultans and their families, Topkapı Palace is a great complex surrounded by massive walls. It hosts an outstanding collection of famous jewels of the Ottoman Imperial Treasury, daggers decorated with precious diamonds and stones, swords, war armours, the Spoonmaker's Diamond, crystals, silver items, Chinese porcelain, elegant dresses once used by sultans and their families members and the sacred relics such as Prophet Muhammad's cloak known as Hırka-i Sherif.
* The Treasury and Harem sections are included in the program.
Royal Tombs
The tombs belonging to Ottoman sultans in the cemetery section of Hagia Sophia are covered with ceramic panels embroidered with green, blue, and red flower motifs. Dresses belonging to the sultans and pieces of Kaaba covers are also exhibited in this section.
Closing Days
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. In this case, I will visit the Islamic Art Museum.
The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque will be closed from 11:00 to 14:00 on Friday for a visit due to Friday prayers.
Blue Mosque will be visited from outside on Fridays.
PRIVATE TOUR PRICES
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Istanbul Galata Port / Hotel
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| 1 - 5 People |
290 EURO |
| 6 - 14 People |
360 EURO |
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Official Entrance Fee
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Per Person
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Topkapi Palace
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50 EURO
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Hagia Sophia
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25 EURO
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Basilica Cistern
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33 EURO
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Dolmabahce Palace
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40 EURO
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Chora Church
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20 EURO
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Booking Policy: Passengers' Names and Passport numbers are required to enter your reservation into the system. Passport copies may also be available.
- Guide: English Language
- Other rare Languages Guide supplement: 80 Euro
Prices Include
- Transfer round trip to Galata Port or Hotel
- Private air-conditioned and non-smoking vehicle.
- Professional licensed tour guide English Language
- Parking
- Service charges and VAT
Prices Exclude
- Personal expenses
- Museum Entrance fees
- Lunch and Beverages
