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Istanbul Old City Private Walking Tour with Bosphorus Cruise

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210 to 270 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Discover the Historic Areas of Istanbul on a private tour of the Sultanahmet Old City with skip-the-line tickets for a 90-minute Bosphorus Cruise. See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and more. Extended option: see more highlights such as the Grand Bazaar.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

3,5-hour: Istanbul Old City Tour with Cruise
Go on 2H walking tour of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Old City with a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. See Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Egyptian Bazaar, and more. Includes tickets for a 1,5-hour cruise (with audio guide).

4,5-hour: Istanbul Old City & Grand Bazaar Tour with Cruise
Go on a 3-hour walking tour of Istanbul’s Old City with a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. See the Grand Bazaar, Nuruosmaniye Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and more. Includes tickets for a 1,5-hour cruise (with audio guide)

What's Included

  • Free tea or water during the boat cruise
  • Extended walking tour with highlights such as the Grand Bazaar (4,5-hour option only)
  • - (sightseeing route depends on the option selected)
  • Extended walking tour with highlights such as the Grand Bazaar (in 3,5-hour option)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Divanyolu Caddesi
Alemdar, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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What To Expect

World Heritage Center Hotel

Meet your guide in front of the World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Divanyolu Caddesi, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sultanahmet Square

Book a 2-hour walking tour combined with a 1,5-hour sightseeing cruise. This way you can discover Istanbul like never before. The walking tour of the Old City will cover historic areas that showcase Turkish history, culture and heritage from the Byzantine-era to the Ottoman Empire. You will explore the monuments, fountains and ancient ruins in the Sultanahmet Square, hear about the famous misunderstanding surrounding the Blue Mosque, and learn how Hagia Sophia transformed from a 6th-century cathedral to a mosque
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

Explore the narrow streets and alleys of one of the world’s largest capitals and feel the lively atmosphere and appetizing aromas of the Egyptian Spice Market. The guide will escort you to the dock by the Galata Bridge overlooking the Golden Horn, and provide important information before you board the cruise boat on your own. During the 1,5-hour sightseeing cruise with audio guide you will see the highlights of the Bosphorus Strait, such as the fabulous Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden Tower, Rumeli Fortress, Çiragan Palaces, Ortakoy Mosque and the oldest Bosphorus Bridge. Free tea or water will be offered onboard.
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1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kapali Carsi

This tour is ideal for those who want to see more of Istanbul, taking advantage of the service of a Private Local Guide who will help you navigate the crowded, winding alleys of the capital with ease. You will stop by the 17th-century Nuruosmaniye Mosque and find out why Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s busiest markets!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • Please note that the route of your walking tour will depend on the option selected.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Old City Private Walking Tour with Bosphorus Cruise?

A: 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). Read more Apr 2025

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-270904P302

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What's Included

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  • Free tea or water during the boat cruise
  • Extended walking tour with highlights such as the Grand Bazaar (4,5-hour option only)
  • - (sightseeing route depends on the option selected)
  • Private Walking Tour of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Old City with Tickets for a Bosphorus Boat Cruise -
  • Skip-the-line tickets for a 90-minute Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Audio Guide
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • Extended walking tour with highlights such as the Grand Bazaar (in 3,5-hour option)

Additional Info

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  • 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
  • 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
  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • Please note that the route of your walking tour will depend on the option selected.
  • Your Private Guide will only accompany you during the 2- or 3-hour walking tour. They will escort you to the dock and provide all the necessary information about the cruise. You will board on your own.
  • During the cruise you can enjoy the official audio guide tour in English, German, French, Spanish and Russian.
  • Skip-the-line tickets for the 90-minute Bosphorus Boat Cruise allow you to board at any time without waiting in line at the tickets.
  • For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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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).

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