Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel
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Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel
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7 Dec
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8 Dec
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9 Dec
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1-Day Private Guide and Van
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Free cancellation
Duration: 6 hours
Tour Itinerary: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Roman Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar
Minivan with AC: New Model Mercedes Vito or Sprinter
Pickup included
Tour Itinerary: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Roman Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar
Minivan with AC: New Model Mercedes Vito or Sprinter
Pickup included
From
INR 43,648
Highlights
Our tours have earned the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for 15 consecutive years (2009–2025) and we are the most reviewed tour operator for Istanbul, with over 2.000 excellent reviews.
Tick off all of Istanbul’s must-see sights in one private guided tour: visit Hagia Sophia, the Underground Cistern, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar, all with an expert local guide.
We ensure a seamless experience by arranging your tickets in advance—skip the long public lines at major attractions when you book with us. For Hagia Sophia and the Underground Cistern, tickets will be pre-purchased so you won’t have to queue.
Please note: There is no skip-the-line option for the Blue Mosque, as all visitors must wait in the same entrance line.
Save time, see more, and travel with one of Istanbul’s most trusted and acclaimed tour companies.
Itinerary
Blue Mosque
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe 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 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe 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.Hippodrome
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.Grand Bazaar
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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
What's included
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
NOT INCLUDED
Local Payment: Entrance Fees and Lunch
Gratuities to the guide and driver
Basilica Cistern entrance fee
Hagia Sophia entrance fee
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that we are boutique small family run tour company and have limited guides, 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.
***Please note that we will arrange tickets without waiting at the public tickeet line, so you will skip long public ticket lines and save time.
While visiting a mosque in Istanbul, women need to cover their heads, shoulders, knees. You can carry your own scarf to cover your head but please note scarves are provided at the entrance of every mosque (available at a charge). If you are wearing leggings, tights or skirts, wraps will be provided at the entrance (available at a charge).
Men also need to cover the knees if the shorts or bermudas are over the knees.
*** WE ALSO DO PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION. IF YOU BOOK YOUR PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION WITH US AS WELL YOU WILL GET A SPECIAL PRICE FOR PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR. SO PLEASE MENTION IN THE NOTES IF YOU ARE ALSO INTERESTED IN PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION.
The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, We will visit the Spice Market instead.
***There are no skip the line for mosque visits (since mosques are not museums), so everybody has to wait at the line to enter.***
***This is not a tour for those with mobility issues
***** WE ACCOMMODATE MORE THAN 14 PEOPLE. If there are more than 14 people in your group, you can book it as 14 people then we can update the number of travelers by messages on viator.
Mosques are closed until 2.30pm on Fridays due to the Friday Services.
This is not a tour for those with mobility issues
Location
Address
Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul, Turkiye 34122
Provider
Daily Istanbul Tours
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