Istanbul Mini Group Shore Excursion with Private Option
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The tour will begin at the cruise ship port and will take you to the most iconic and popular attractions in Istanbul.
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Vad ingår?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
Vad ingår inte?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues and selected museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. Shoes are not to be worn in mosques. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Istanbul Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Istanbul Mini Group Shore Excursion with Private Option in Istanbul, Turkey. This full-day tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Light.
Här är utgångspunkten
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.
Blue Mosque
Our second Stop is Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
- 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 .
- ( 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 )
Topkapı 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.
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.
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