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Istanbul Private / Mini Group Shore Excursions from Cruise port

İstanbul7 ore
  • Cancellazione gratuita
  • Prelievo in hotel

Informazioni sull’esperienza

Istanbul Mini Group Shore Trip with Private Option-Skip the line

Our small group tour includes Ancient Hippodrome, Blue mosque, Topkapi palace, St. Sophia,and Grand bazaar.

Professional Licenced Tour guide and A/C transportation are included.

Your private guide will meet you at Istanbul port or hotel with a sign written “ Your Name “ on it, The only city in the world located on two continents is Istanbul, which has been the capital of three great empires – Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman – for more than 2000 years.

Drive to Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period. Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia ( Not allowed the guiding inside St. Sophia anymore. Every guests have to have own smart phones inside of St. Sophia . Application will be used inside ) and Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles. We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section.

After that, we will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops.

Drive back to the port or to hotel . The end of our services.

In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays: Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar on religious holidays will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30

Small group ensures personal service

Informative, friendly and professional guide

Small-group tour by minibus

Option with Private Tour for your family

Prossime date disponibili

Cosa è incluso

  • Professional Licenced Tour Guide
  • Transport by A/C Mercedes Minibus
  • All Taxes

Non incluso

  • Food and drinks
  • Tips to your guide and driver
  • Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets )

Itinerario

  1. 1

    Hippodrome

    Meeting with our tour guide at your hotel lobby or at the Istanbul Galata port terminal with your name sign. Meeting time will be given during confirmation. Drive to Old city. Our first stop will be Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period.

  2. 2

    Blue Mosque

    Our second Stop is Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.

  3. 3

    Hagia Sophia

    Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I. and Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles. Update for St. Sophia interior visit : Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD The system is similar to audio guide system. Guests who does not have smart phones will follow the signs and the given informations on the signs .

  4. 4

    Topkapi Palace

    We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section.

  5. 5

    Grand Bazaar

    After lunch break ( not included ) we will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. St. Sophia will be visited on Sundays. Drive or walk back to the port or to our hotel. . The end of our services.

Buono a sapersi

Difficoltà
Moderate
Lingue
inglese britannico, spagnolo latinoamericano, russo, portoghese, giapponese, portoghese brasiliano, cinese, spagnolo

Da sapere prima di partire

  • Infant seats available
  • Notes;
  • a) Since all shore excursions involve some walking, we highly recommend that you wear comfortable low-heeled shoes and casual clothes.
  • b) sun glasses and hats are recommended,
  • c) Cameras are recommended,

Politica di cancellazione

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima dell’inizio dell’esperienza.

  • Cancellazione entro 24h dall’orario di inizio: addebito del 100%.

Standard Viator policy

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