6 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Basilica Cistern
Chora Church
Topkapi Palace
Grand Bazaar
Spice Market
Dolmabahce Palace
Bosphorus Cruise
What's Included
- Local taxes and 18 % VAT
- Lunches on tour
- Private guiding on tours
- Private A/C minivan for the tours and transfers
- Return private airport transfers
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at lunches
- Dinners
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
What To Expect
Sultanahmet District
Arrive at Ataturk airport and meet our driver at the exit gate. He will be holding a board that your name is written. Transfer to your small boutique hotel in Sultanahmet area. Spend the rest of the time at leisure. Overnight at a hotel in Sultanahmet.
8 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
Your guide will meet you after breakfast for a tour of the Ottoman Istanbul. A short walk takes you to the Blue Mosque which was completed in 1616. Our next stop will be the Topkapi Palace, more than just a palace, it is an assemblage of museums containing collections amassed by the Sultans for almost five centuries. Our visit also takes you to the famous Harem where the Imperial Family resided. We then stop at Divan Yolu for lunch at a local restaurant. Next, we walk through the old cobbled streets down to Rustem Pasha Mosque and then the Spice Market, where Genoese and Venetian goods were sold at a time when there was no Suez Canal, and all the spices from the East were also brought here after being loaded on vessels in Egypt.Overnight at a hotel in Sultanahmet.
1 day • Admission Ticket Included
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Our second day in Istanbul takes us to a number of Byzantine Relics. We first stroll to the great square which was once the Byzantine Hippodrome. Now it is a great park like area surrounded by the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Underground Cistern, commonly called the Basilica Cistern. The Hippodrome exhibits the Walled Column, The Serpent Column and the Egyptian Obelisque from the Byzantine times and the German Fountain is located in the North end of the Hippodrome. Next, we visit the Hagia Sophia, the most important Byzantine building in the world. After lunch at a local restaurant, we take a short drive to The Chora Church to see the climax of Byzantine Mosaic Art. We end the tour with a visit to the Grand Bazaar.Overnight at a hotel in Sultanahmet.
1 day • Admission Ticket Included
Dolmabahce Palace
We check out in the morning and take the bags with us on our vehicle. On our last day in Istanbul, we check out after a leisurely breakfast and take a short drive to the shores of the Bosphorus to visit the Dolmabahce Palace. Overlooking the Bosphorus, its beauty is incomparable with 14 tons of pure gold used for its interior decoration, its priceless paintings, furniture, and a rich collection of Bohemian crystal in addition to its famous Harem section.Then we get on board at Eminonu for the leisurely cruise of the Bosphorus to the still unspoiled village of Sariyer.In the late afternoon, we are transferred to Istanbul Airport for the flight back home or somewhere else in Turkey.
12 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infant meals not included
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 4 Days Private Istanbul Tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-103807P32
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the 4 Days Private Istanbul Tour?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Local taxes and 18 % VAT.
- Lunches on tour.
- Private guiding on tours.
- Private A/C minivan for the tours and transfers.
- Return private airport transfers.
The following is NOT included:
- Personal expenses.
- Drinks at lunches.
- Dinners.
- Gratuities for the guide and driver.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the 4 Days Private Istanbul Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 4 Days Private Istanbul Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Local taxes and 18 % VAT
- Lunches on tour
- Private guiding on tours
- Private A/C minivan for the tours and transfers
- Return private airport transfers
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at lunches
- Dinners
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infant meals not included
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