Istanbul Combo: Classic City Tour and Bosphorus Cruise
Discover the highlights of Istanbul's historic center, Old City, and then enjoy a Bosphorus cruise. You'll see the Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and Spice Market, and take a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait where Europe meets Asia, either by public ferry or your own private yacht. Our family-friendly tour service will make it more charming for families with young kids.
Skip the line service is not available for Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque - there is a queue for the entrance).
On Fridays, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sultanahmet District, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Sultanahmet District
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkiye
Hippodrome
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
(TEMPORARILY CLOSED BETWEEN JANUARY 1 - APRIL 1 ON 2023)
Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I, Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale. The blue shade of the 27.000 pieces of Iznik quart tiles give the mosque it’s popular name and 6 towering minarets give its uniquely recognizable structure.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul Turkiye
Sultanahmet Square
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Hagia Sophia Musuem
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Grand Bazaar
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye
Spice Market
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry or Private Yacht ( If option is chosen)
Duration: 2 hours
Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Professional Local Guide
Exclusions
- Entrance, ferry tickets
- Transportation
Additional information
- Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia are closed until 2pm on Fridays, will be visited in the afternoon. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- Guests located in Sultanahmet will be near the museums so if you book van service, it will not be used effectively
- Annual Closing Dates of museums and bazaars in Istanbul are; January 1 – New Year May 2/3/4 – Ramadan Celebrations July 9/10/11/12 – Eid Celebrations October 29 – Republic Day
- Informative, kid-friendly and professional guide
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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