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SKIP-THE-LINE: Secret Treasures of Istanbul w/LUNCH

2 Reviews 4.50 out of 5 stars Based on 2 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Istanbul, Turkey

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7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Visit > Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace with Harem Section, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar
SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Guiding in your own language, Pick up service provided
Explore Historical Peninsula in a unique, personal way. Be enchanted by the mosaics of Hagia Sophia. See the priceless treasures of Topkapi palace including the HAREM Section. Visit the biggest underground cistern of Constantinople. Experience shopping in the grand bazaar, which has been the center of shopping for centuries. Walk along the historical hippodrome and see the German Fountain and obelisk. See the colorful mosaics of the Sultanahmet mosque. Learn history about Byzantines, Ottomans, and Modern Turks from your expert local guide. Do not wait in the long queues with Skip-The-Line tickets provided for you

What's Included

  • Lunch in the local restaurant
  • Pick Up&Drop off from Hotels and Istanbul Port
  • All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
  • Admission fees to attractions
  • Personal Expenses
  • Beverages with meal
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pick Up provided from centrally located Istanbul hotels&Istanbul Port (Sultanahmet, Besıktas, Taksim, Sisli)

What To Expect

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Hagia Sophia: One of the greatest marvels of architecture,hagia Sophia was founded as basilica in the 6th century.Built by the order of Byzantine Emperor Justinianus, St Sophia was largest cathedral in the world for nearly thousand years;it is considered the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Topkapi Palace

This extra ordinarary and full of secrets,palace was the residance of the Imperial Ottoman Sultans and center of the Ottoman Ampire for nearly 400 yeras.The building is a typcial example of Ottoman architecture and the rooms exhibits rich collections of porcelains, robes, weapons, shields, armours, Ottoman miniatures, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts as well as Ottoman treasures and jewellery
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

is the size of a cathedral; it is 143m long and 65m wide and can hold up to 80,000 cubic meters (or 17.5 million gallons) of water. There are 336 giant columns (mostly Ionic or Corinthian in style) supporting the structure in 12 rows of 28 columns.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Topkapi Palace Museum

Visit Harem of the Ottoman Sultans in Topkapi Palace
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, it is located opposite the Hagia Sophia. Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Although it is officially named Sultanahmet Mosque, the (nıck) name Blue Mosque was given to it by the visitors because of the amazing blue tiles decorating the interior walls.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome (Pass By)

Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Located in the heart of Sultanahmet surrounded by Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace, today it is home to The Egyptian Obelisk (Dikilitaş), The Serpentine Column(Burma sütun), The Constantine Column, and German Fountain.
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Grand Bazaar

With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the world. It was built between 1455-1461 by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror. Today, shops selling the same kind of merchandise tend to be congregated in their own streets or inns as it was the original Ottoman system.
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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
  • Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets, so you will skip long ticket lines
  • Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the SKIP-THE-LINE: Secret Treasures of Istanbul w/LUNCH?

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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Average 4.50 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Lunch in the local restaurant
  • Pick Up&Drop off from Hotels and Istanbul Port
  • All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
  • Professional licenced tour Guide
  • Admission fees to attractions
  • Personal Expenses
  • Beverages with meal
  • Tip to the Guide (optional)

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Entry fees to Topkapi Palace (55 USD), Hagia Sophia (30 USD), Basilica Cister (25 USD) are excluded
  • Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets, so you will skip long ticket lines
  • Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
  • We guarantee that you will be dropped off at the port before your ship onboard time. (for cruise guests)
  • Pick-up times will be updated according to your cruise arrival&departure times. (for cruise guests)

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Free Cancellation

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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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