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Skip The Line: ISTANBUL PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSION

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Our tours have been rewarded with Certificate of Excellence by City Boat Tours 13 times succesively for the years of 2010-2022. We are the most reviewed tour agent on City Boat Tours and Cruise Critics for Istanbul Shore Tours, you can check more than 1.600 Excellent reviews of ours on City Boat Tours /Cruise Critics.

Tick all the top sites of Istanbul off your bucket list with private guided tour covering the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy your authentic Turkish lunch in a very nice local restaurant. %100 percent satisfaction guaranteed.

What's Included

  • Local Taxes
  • Private Driver
  • Parking Fees and Gas
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Museum Ticket
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Our pick up location is the exit of Istanbul New Cruise Terminal. You will be greeted by your name sign at the exit of the cruise terminal. After you aboard the cruise ship please follow the City Center sign and you will see your private guide holding a sign with your name on it at the city center sign exit. If you use lift please press the ''G'' level, that will take you to the City Center Exit.

What To Expect

Hippodrome

The center for entertainment, amusement and sports in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. The Egyptian Obelisk, the serpentine column and the German fountain of Willhelm II are sites to be visited.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque also known as Blue Mosque, one of the most revered masterpieces of the Islamic world, is famous with its blue ceramic tiles and six minarets.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Mosque

The Church of Holy Wisdom, undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the world, was used as a mosque during Ottomans and now serves as a museum. Please note it is closed on Monday and it is replaced with the Cistern.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Topkapi Palace

The former imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans and the oldest and the largest remaining palaces in the world. Today, it is used as a museum to exhibit works of art and many priceless artifacts. The harem section is not included in this tour.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Irene Museum

Hagia Irene or Hagia Eirene, sometimes known also as Saint Irene, is an Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace in Istanbul. It is one of the few churches in Istanbul that has not been converted into a mosque, as it was used as an arsenal for storing weapons until the 19th century.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world with more almost 4000 shops owing rich collection of handmade carpets, jewelery, leather and souvenirs. Here's the last stop of
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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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note during the summer months and special holidays our tours do fill up quickly. We suggest you try to book as soon as you can, once your plans are firm.
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and replaced with Underground Cistern.
  • This tour is private just for your party

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip The Line: ISTANBUL PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSION?

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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What's Included

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  • Local Taxes
  • Private Driver
  • Parking Fees and Gas
  • Private New Model Van with AC
  • Experienced Local Private Guide
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Museum Ticket
  • Tips to your tour guide

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please note during the summer months and special holidays our tours do fill up quickly. We suggest you try to book as soon as you can, once your plans are firm.
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and replaced with Underground Cistern.
  • This tour is private just for your party

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Free Cancellation

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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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