Overview
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Tick all the top sites of Istanbul off your bucket list with our private guided tour covering the Hagia Sophia, Underground Cistern, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar.
***Please note that we will arrange tickets for the Cistern without waiting at the public ticket line, so you will skip long public ticket lines there.
***We will purchase the Hagia Sophia Tickets for you not to wait at the long tickets lines on the tour day.
***There are no skip the line for Blue Mosque visits (since mosques are not museums), so everybody has to wait at the line to enter.***
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private Expert Local Guide
Private Driver
Private New Model Mercedes Van with AC
Private Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel or Cruise Port by Airconditioned New Model Vans
Local Payment: Entrance Fees and Lunch
Gratuities to the guide and driver
Basilica Cistern entrance fee is about 18 usd per person
Hagia Sophia entrance fee is 25 Euros per person (about 27 usd)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Blue Mosque
1 hour
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.
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Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hour
The Hagia Sophia, also known as Ayasofya in Turkish, is a famous historic building located in the old city. It was originally built as the biggest cathedral in the world by Byzantine Empire in the 6th century and later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire after the conquest of Istanbul in 1453. The building is renowned for its massive dome and beautiful mosaics that reflect its rich history and architectural significance. In 1935, it was converted into a museum and in 2020, it was converted into a mosque again.
We will prepurchase the tickets for Hagia Sophia for you not to wait at the long ticket lines. -
Basilica Cistern
45 min
The cistern was known in Byzantium as thebasilica Cistern, Justinian was the founder of the largest underground cistern, built after the Nika Revolt in 532.The number of the inhabitants of Constantinople increased and bring a problem of water supply. Basilica Cistern was used to store water for the Great Palace.
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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.
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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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- This is not a tour for those with mobility issues
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about ISTANBUL PRIVATE TOUR FROM CRUISE SHIP/Hotel
Can I cancel ISTANBUL PRIVATE TOUR FROM CRUISE SHIP/Hotel for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private Expert Local Guide
- Private Driver
- Private New Model Mercedes Van with AC
- Private Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel or Cruise Port by Airconditioned New Model Vans
What's not included?
- Local Payment: Entrance Fees and Lunch
- Gratuities to the guide and driver
- Basilica Cistern entrance fee is about 18 usd per person
- Hagia Sophia entrance fee is 25 Euros per person (about 27 usd)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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