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NO HIDDEN FEES Private Istanbul Half Day with St. Sophia

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Overview

Welcome to Istanbul, where Europe and Asia meets. Your private guide will meet with you at Istanbul cruise port.
Ancient Hipodromme, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and Grand Bazaar in 5 -6 hours
• Private Tour for your family and friends
• You will decide on departure time
• Our tour guide will meet you at the Port with your name sign,
• Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure,
• You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary,
• You do not have to wait for other group members
• You may stop to have pictures during your tour.
• You may stop for lunch in a local restaurant to taste famous Turkish Kebaps

What's Included

  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
  • Private tour for your family and Friends only
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick you up from Istanbul cruise port. Suggested pick up time will be given during your confirmation messageWelcome to Istanbul, where Europe and Asia meets. Your private guide will meet with you at your hotel lobby or at Istanbul cruise port. Ancient Hipodromme, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and Grand Bazaar in 5-6 hours • Private Tour for your family and friends • You will decide on departure time • Our tour guide will meet you at Istanbul port with your name sign, • Our professional tour guide will be with you from arrival till departure, • You will have flexibilty to spend how much time you want in each site and customize the itinerary, • You do not have to wait for other group members • You may stop to have pictures during your tour. • You may stop for lunch in a local restaurant to taste famous Turkish Kebaps

What To Expect

Hippodrome

After pick up from Cruise Terminal, Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

Only a short walk away, reaches Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

We will continue walking to St. Sophia to visit Second floor.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Grand Bazaar

After lunch break ( not included ) we will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Drive or walk back to the port or to our hotel. . The end of our services.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties
  • Bare shoulders are not permitted in holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques and synagogues.
  • Shoes are not permitted in mosques

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the NO HIDDEN FEES Private Istanbul Half Day with St. Sophia?

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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the NO HIDDEN FEES Private Istanbul Half Day with St. Sophia?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT.
  • Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus.
  • Private tour for your family and Friends only.
  • Entrance to St. Sophia ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets ).
  • Private Professional tour guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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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?
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Accessibility information for the NO HIDDEN FEES Private Istanbul Half Day with St. Sophia is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for NO HIDDEN FEES Private Istanbul Half Day with St. Sophia 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!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
  • Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
  • Private tour for your family and Friends only
  • Entrance to St. Sophia ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets )
  • Private Professional tour guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • During religious holidays the Spice market and Grand Bazaar will be closed. Arasta bazaar will be visited instead
  • In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays: Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar during Religious Holidays will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30
  • Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties
  • Bare shoulders are not permitted in holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques and synagogues.
  • Shoes are not permitted in mosques
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