Best of Istanbul Tour: 1,2 or 3 Day Options-Pickup-Drop Off INC.
Overview
Historical Istanbul Highlights
Begin your day with a professional tour guide who will bring Istanbul’s rich history to life. Start at the grand Topkapi Palace, once home to Ottoman sultans, where you’ll explore its opulent rooms and the fascinating Harem.
Next, visit the architectural marvel of Hagia Sophia, followed by the elegant Blue Mosque, famous for its striking blue tiles and six minarets.
Walk through the historic Hippodrome, the ancient sporting arena of Byzantium, before descending into the mysterious Basilica Cistern, an underground wonder with atmospheric lighting and ancient columns.
End your day wandering through the bustling Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets—perfect for shopping and soaking in the local culture.
What's Included
- Private minivan pickup and drop off service from Hotel/Port/Airbnb if chosen options
- Private Tour
- Professional licensed local guide
- Breakfast-lunch-dinner and drinks
- Gratuities
- Ferry-Museum Tickets
- Public transportations during the tour
Meeting and Pickup
For Last-Minute Bookings and Late Departures: Please note that museums and some sites close around 5:30 PM. Alternative tour options will be suggested by your guide during the tour.Meeting Points: Your tour guide will meet you at centrally located Istanbul hotels or Galata Port. If your hotel is not in the city center, the meeting point will be in front of the Basillica Cistern.Transportation: If you do not choose van service, your guide will meet you on foot at your hotel. If you book private van service, please be aware that a surcharge may apply for hotels located outside the city center or on the Asian Side.
What To Expect
Istanbul (Pass By)
Blue Mosque
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sultanahmet District
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Topkapi Palace
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kapali Carsi
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Hagia Sophia Mosque
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Historic Areas of Istanbul (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesday, Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday
- Please note that tour guides do not have skip-the-line priority at Hagia Sophia. To avoid waiting in the security line, we recommend departing tour early in the morning, ideally around 8:30 am or 9:00 am. This will give you a better chance of enjoying the site without long queues
- If your tour begins after 11 am, please be aware that you might need to skip one or a couple of sites, as they close by 7 pm. Your guide will tailor the program to accommodate your priorities accordingly. Planning your visit earlier in the day ensures you have ample time to explore all the attractions without rush. If you have any specific preferences or questions about the tour, feel free to let us know!
- This is a private tour/activities. Only your group will participate
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Istanbul Tour: 1,2 or 3 Day Options-Pickup-Drop Off INC.?
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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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- 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).
- Private minivan pickup and drop off service from Hotel/Port/Airbnb if chosen options.
- Private Tour.
- Professional licensed local guide.
- Breakfast-lunch-dinner and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Ferry-Museum Tickets.
- Public transportations during the tour.
The minimum age to participate is 13..
Apr 2025If 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Istanbul Tour: 1,2 or 3 Day Options-Pickup-Drop Off INC. is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best of Istanbul Tour: 1,2 or 3 Day Options-Pickup-Drop Off INC. 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
- Private minivan pickup and drop off service from Hotel/Port/Airbnb if chosen options
- Private Tour
- Professional licensed local guide
- Breakfast-lunch-dinner and drinks
- Gratuities
- Ferry-Museum Tickets
- Public transportations during the tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesday, Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday
- Please note that tour guides do not have skip-the-line priority at Hagia Sophia. To avoid waiting in the security line, we recommend departing tour early in the morning, ideally around 8:30 am or 9:00 am. This will give you a better chance of enjoying the site without long queues
- If your tour begins after 11 am, please be aware that you might need to skip one or a couple of sites, as they close by 7 pm. Your guide will tailor the program to accommodate your priorities accordingly. Planning your visit earlier in the day ensures you have ample time to explore all the attractions without rush. If you have any specific preferences or questions about the tour, feel free to let us know!
- This is a private tour/activities. Only your group will participate
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