Private Tour of Istanbul Old Town District for Shore Excursion

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Duration

6 Hours

Tour Type

Istanbul Shore Excursion

Group Size

100 persons

Location

Istanbul

Overview

Private Tour of Istanbul Old Town District, delivers vast amounts of History and Culture aided by an expert guide then culminates in the Bazaar experience ! an unforgettable day…

This private tour of Istanbuls old town district is a wonderful mix of History and Culture . Enriched by an expert guide that ensures you enjoy and retain the experience !

Please Note:
On Mondays, the St. Sophia is closed and will be replaced by the Underground Basilica.
On Tuesdays, Topkapi Palace is closed and will be replaced by the Underground Basilica.
On Sundays and National holidays Grand Bazaar is closed and will be replaced by Spice Market.

As we are a local tour operator we have all the cruise schedule, You will be met at the port by an Ada Vegas tour guide.

Our Private excursions are on V.I.P standarts and more reasonable than cruise company excursions rate, which are designed for the larger groups.

Our driver and guide are never the same person, We are giving you a profesional tour guide and a profesional driver.

Shore Excursion from Istanbul you will receive a private guided sightseeing tour with air-conditioned private transport. Your guide will meet you at the arrival’s gate of Istanbul port with a sign your name is written on, then be driven to the sites.

This excursion takes you to the most famous monuments of Istanbul during this full-day guided tour.

Explore Istanbuls rich history and magnificent architecture as you visit the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.

Highlights:
See the magnificent ancient Hippodrome
Visit the world famous Blue Mosque, a stunning example of Ottoman architecture.
Experience the Hagia Sophia, one of Turkey’s most important museums.
Marvel at the grandeur of Topkapi Palace.
Try out your bargaining skills at the Grand Bazaar.

A Promise: We guarantee that you are not going to miss your cruise.
+ If your ship does not port we offer a full refund for the tour…
+ Our prices cannot be beaten!…

Included/Excluded

Port pick-up and drop-off service.

Services of an expert local guide.

Entrance fees to attractions.

Private transportation in a non-smoking air-conditioned vehicle.

Lunchs

Gratuities

Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Topkapi Palace

The city of Istanbul has a history which spans almost 2,500 years, and this is nowhere more evident than in the Old City area of Sultanahmet. The tour opens with the magnificent Hippodrome, once the site of chariot races during the Roman and Byzantine era. See the ancient monuments which stand here to this day, such as the Obelisk of the Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. Then possibly the most photographed site in Istanbul , the Blue Mosque. Famous for its beautiful courtyard and impressive minarets, the mosque gets its nickname from the splendid blue tiles that cover its interior walls. Then visit Topkapi Palace, home to the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Today Topkapi Palace is a spectacular museum which houses the Muslim world’s holiest relics, including the cloak and sword of the Prophet Mohammed.

Hagia Sophia

After this we take a break for a much needed lunch and then continue to the Hagia Sophia, one of the worlds architectural gems. An ancient basilica dating back to the 4th century, the Hagia Sophia stood as the Cathedral of Constantinople for over a thousand years before being converted into a mosque in 1453; today it serves as a museum. Finally we go to Istanbuls famous Grand Bazaar, the largest and the oldest covered marketplace in the world, where you may find all kind of gifts, leather, clothing, rugs, antiques, and jewelery in an authentic Oriental atmosphere . Experience the sights, sounds and aromas and get caught up in it as you haggle for bargains ! Buzzing with the energy and laden with your wares we transport you safely back to the port .