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Istanbul Highlights from Cruise Pier with Skip-the-Ticket-Line

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Istanbul Highlights from Cruise Pier with Skip-the-Ticket-Line

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Full Day with Topkapi Palace

Duration: 5 hours
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Full day with Topkapi Palace: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar Pickup included

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Private Half Day

Duration: 5 hours
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Private Half Day: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar. Pickup included

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USD 256.26

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Highlights

Make the most of your time in Istanbul with this exceptional private tour of the city’s historic Old Town, designed exclusively for cruise guests. Choose between a half-day or full-day experience to suit your schedule and interests.


Explore Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks—including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern—with skip-the-line access, so you can spend more time discovering and less time waiting.


For those opting for a full-day tour, you have the option to enhance your experience by adding a visit to the Topkapi Palace or enjoying a scenic Bosphorus boat tour.


Your knowledgeable guide will meet you directly at the cruise port and accompany you throughout the tour, sharing fascinating insights and stories that bring Istanbul’s rich history to life. Midway through, enjoy a refreshing break with a complimentary Turkish tea or coffee at a local café.


At the end of your day, your guide will escort you back to the cruise pier.

Itinerary

  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    A masterpiece of Byzantine architecture, the Hagia Sophia served as a cathedral, then a mosque, and now a mosque again. Admire its grand dome, golden mosaics, and layers of religious history that span over 1,500 years.
  • Basilica Cistern

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    We're going to explore the Basilica Cistern, an ancient water storage system designed to withstand long sieges. With its vast size and 336 columns, it's often referred to as the 'Underground Palace.' It's not only a remarkable historical site but also offers a unique and fascinating experience beneath the streets of Istanbul." Please note that the entry fee is 900 TL per person, and we will purchase the tickets for you to skip the line. Kindly have the amount ready in cash. ( officials share that it will be 1300 TL pp but date is not confirmed yet ).
  • Blue Mosque

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Famed for its six minarets and stunning blue İznik tiles, the Blue Mosque is an active place of worship and a symbol of Ottoman grandeur. Don’t miss its serene courtyard and majestic interior.
  • Hippodrome

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire.
  • Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    At a point during the tour, your guide will choose a stop where you can enjoy a complimentary Turkish coffee or tea.
  • Grand Bazaar Jewelers

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Visit one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world - Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
  • TopkapI Palace

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Please note: The palace is included in the full-day tour option. If you choose the half-day tour, you will visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar.

What's included

INCLUDED

Skipping the ticket lines ( Not including entry tickets )
We will take tram from port to old city ( fastest way to reach old city )
Private walking tour with an official tour guide
Borek or Simit with tea or Turkish coffee

NOT INCLUDED

Food and drinks are not mentioned in the inclusion part
Gratuities
if you have full day with Topkapi Palace, entry fee is 2750 TL pp
Basilica Cistern
Hagia Sophia Mosque

Customer reviews

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At the Blue Mosque, no one has the right to skip the lines.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and our guide can show another bazaar instead.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Half day tour is available on Tuesdays or will be replaced with Bosphorus Tour for full day tours
On Religious Fests; Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are closed.
Blue Mosque open after 2 pm on Fridays.

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Real Istanbul Tours

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