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Luxury Small-Group Tour of Imperial Istanbul

4 Reviews 4.75 out of 5 stars Based on 4 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Istanbul, Turkey

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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Discover Istanbul’s Imperial highlights on a full-day, small-group city tour by luxurious Mercedes minivan! Travel in style around central Istanbul while learning about its Imperial days as the city of Constantinople under Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman rule from an expert guide. Sit down to enjoy a 4-course Turkish meal in the renowned Matbah restaurant, and enjoy in-depth tours of Istanbul Archaeology Museum, Topkapi Palace (and the harem rooms), Chora Church and Hagia Sophia. Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guaranteed to skip the long ticket lines
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Meeting point

Sultanahmet
Cankurtaran, Caferiye Sokak, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Istanbul

Start your full-day tour with a pickup from your European-side hotel in Istanbul by luxury Mercedes minivan. Settle back in air-conditioned comfort as your guide talks to you and your small group about Istanbul’s Imperial history on the way to your first stop.Under its historical name of Constantinople, Istanbul served as the capital city during the Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman empires, and architectural relics from each of the eras can be found around the city’s streets today.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Istanbul Archaeological Museum

Visit Archeological Museum
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Topkapi Palace

Visit Topkapi Palace incl. Harem section ( closedon Tuesdays)
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Hagia Irene Museum

The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine).
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sogukcesme Sokak (Pass By)

"Street of the Cold Fountain") is a small street in-between the Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi
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German Fountain

It was built in Germany and moved by ships and its construction was completed in Istanbul.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Optional visit to Hagia Sophia. entrance fee is on guests own expense
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

Visit Underground Cistern or Serefiye Cistern
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Luxury Small-Group Tour of Imperial Istanbul?

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).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. 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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  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
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Additional Info

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  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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).
  • 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.

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