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ISTANBUL PRIVATE TOUR FROM CRUISE SHIP/Hotel

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Our tours have been rewarded with Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor 15 times succesively for the years of 2009-2024. We are the most reviewed tour agent on Tripadvisor for Istanbul Tours, you can check more than 1.600 Excellent reviews of ours on Tripadvisor. Tick all the top sites of Istanbul off your bucket list with our private guided tour covering the Hagia Sophia, Underground Cistern, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. ***Please note that we will arrange tickets for the Cistern without waiting at the public ticket line, so you will skip long public ticket lines there. ***We will purchase the Hagia Sophia Tickets for you not to wait at the long tickets lines on the tour day. ***There are no skip the line for Blue Mosque visits (since mosques are not museums), so everybody has to wait at the line to enter.***
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  • Private Expert Local Guide
  • Private Driver
  • Private New Model Mercedes Van with AC
  • Private Pick up and Drop off at your Hotel or Cruise Port by Airconditioned New Model Vans
  • Local Payment: Entrance Fees and Lunch
  • Gratuities to the guide and driver
  • Basilica Cistern entrance fee is about 18 usd per person
  • Hagia Sophia entrance fee is 25 Euros per person (about 27 usd)
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

If you like to join this private tour from the Galata Port (Istanbul's only Cruise Port) Please follow these instructions: After you aboard the cruise ship please follow the City Center sign and you will see your private guide holding a sign with your name on it at the city center sign exit. If you use lift please press the ''G'' level, that will take you to the City Center Exit.

Please type ''Galataport Istanbul'' when you choose the pick up location while booking the tour if you are traveling by cruise ship. Also please dont forget to write the name of your ship in the notes box.

Traveler pickup
  • Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
  • Kılıçali Paşa Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey
  • Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey
    The Sultan Ahmed Mosque also known as Blue Mosque, one of the most revered masterpieces of the Islamic world, is famous with its blue ceramic tiles and six minarets.
    60 minutes
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey
    The Hagia Sophia, also known as Ayasofya in Turkish, is a famous historic building located in the old city. It was originally built as the biggest cathedral in the world by Byzantine Empire in the 6th century and later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire after the conquest of Istanbul in 1453. The building is renowned for its massive dome and beautiful mosaics that reflect its rich history and architectural significance. In 1935, it was converted into a museum and in 2020, it was converted into a mosque again. We will prepurchase the tickets for Hagia Sophia for you not to wait at the long ticket lines.
    60 minutes
  • Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey
    The cistern was known in Byzantium as thebasilica Cistern, Justinian was the founder of the largest underground cistern, built after the Nika Revolt in 532.The number of the inhabitants of Constantinople increased and bring a problem of water supply. Basilica Cistern was used to store water for the Great Palace.
    45 minutes
  • Hippodrome, Istanbul, Turkey
    The center for entertainment, amusement and sports in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. The Egyptian Obelisk, the serpentine column and the German fountain of Willhelm II are sites to be visited.
    30 minutes
  • Beyazıt, Kalpakçılar Cd. No:22, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
    The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world with more almost 4000 shops owing rich collection of handmade carpets, jewelery, leather and souvenirs. Here's the last stop of
    60 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note that we are boutique small family run tour company and have limited guides, during the summer months and special holidays our tours do fill up quickly. We suggest you try to book as soon as you can, once your plans are firm.
  • The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, We will visit the Spice Market instead.
  • While visiting a mosque in Istanbul, women need to cover their heads, shoulders, knees. You can carry your own scarf to cover your head but please note scarves are provided at the entrance of every mosque (available at a charge). If you are wearing leggings, tights or skirts, wraps will be provided at the entrance (available at a charge).
  • Men also need to cover the knees if the shorts or bermudas are over the knees.
  • *** WE ALSO DO PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION. IF YOU BOOK YOUR PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION WITH US AS WELL YOU WILL GET A SPECIAL PRICE FOR PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR. SO PLEASE MENTION IN THE NOTES IF YOU ARE ALSO INTERESTED IN PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION.
  • ***Please note that we will arrange tickets for the Cistern without waiting at the public tickeet line, so you will skip long public ticket lines there.
  • ***There are no skip the line for mosque visits (since mosques are not museums), so everybody has to wait at the line to enter.***
  • ***This is not a tour for those with mobility issues
  • ***** WE ACCOMMODATE MORE THAN 14 PEOPLE. If there are more than 14 people in your group, you can book it as 14 people then we can update the number of travelers by messages on viator.
  • Mosques are closed until 2.30pm on Fridays due to the Friday Services.
  • This is not a tour for those with mobility issues
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Samuel_C
13 Jun 2023
Everything. The tour guide was fantastic. She was very knowkedgable about the area and very helpful.
Anjula_G
11 Jun 2023
Hazaal and her tour were wonderful! We had a great visit. She knew all the history and sites to take us. You may have to walk if traffic bad so have good walking shoes and get some local currency. Recommend this tour!!!! ♥️♥️
Elizabeth_B
11 Jun 2023
We had a wonderful time with our guide Wazim. She has a wealth of knowledge about Istanbul that she is passionate about sharing with her clients. She was organized, well spoken and attentive of all our needs. Thank you for an awesome time Wazim!!
This tour in Istanbul is organized by Daily Istanbul Tours

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