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İstanbul Half Day Private Tour From Cruise Ship and Hotels
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İstanbul Half Day Private Tour From Cruise Ship and Hotels
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Activity Duration (4 hours)
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Hosted in English
No refund if cancelled
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What you'll do
Private Half-Day Tour of Istanbul from Cruise Ship and Hotels
Tour Highlight
Have a great time exploring Istanbul's top attractions on a half-day tour. Take in the stunning ambiance of the Blue Mosque, and then head to the Grand Bazaar to discover its many shops, alleys, and streets. Be sure to collect some souvenirs along the way. Next, visit Hagia Sophia, a former mosque and one of the most famous landmarks in Istanbul. Take a moment to appreciate the stunning architecture and history of this incredible building. Finally, visit the Basilica Cistern, the largest surviving cistern in Istanbul. Take a moment to appreciate the stunning architecture and history of this incredible building.
What is included?
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Kopi Loop Tour
Verified host
Host since 2021
Itinerary
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Stop: 45 minutes
2
Basilica Cistern
Stop: 45 minutes
The Basilica Cistern is a rectangular structure made of bricks, resting on rocky ground. It has a water storage capacity of approximately 100,000 tons. The cistern is supported by 336 columns that carry its brick-vaulted ceiling. The building features reused materials, such as decorated columns, Corinthian column capitals, and Medusa head sculptures that have been turned upside down.
3
Blue Mosque
Stop: 45 minutes
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque). Take in the immense, flat dome and famous minarets, and explore inside with your guide. Absorb the ocean of over 20,000 Iznik tiles that lend the mosque its name, and behold the magnificent, rich carpets and windows.
4
Grand Bazaar
Stop: 90 minutes
The Grand Bazaar, also known as Kapalıçarşı in Turkish, is a historic covered market located in Istanbul. It is considered to be one of the largest and oldest markets in the world, featuring 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops. Interestingly, the Grand Bazaar is known to be one of the earliest shopping centers in the world. The construction of the core of the Grand Bazaar took started in 1961, shortly after the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople. Sultan Mehmed II ordered the construction of a trading center for textiles and jewels near his palace in Constantinople.
In addition to the valuable belongings of the former rich people, such as jewelry, precious metals, furs, and bespoke weapons, most of the state treasury was also kept in safes here.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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