Private Istanbul Old City, Bosphorus & Golden Horn Tour
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50+ booked
İstanbul
- Istanbul is a vibrant city with magnificent architecture and a rich history.
- Explore the best of Istanbul with 1,2,3 day tour options and create itineraries that best suit your schedule.
- Optional private transfer is available. Please reach out to us for more information.
Here you can see the itineraries below (7 hours per day):
- Day 1 - Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Square, German Fountain, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace Museum, Grand Bazaar
- Day 2 - Bosphorus Cruise by Public Ferry, Dolmabahce Palace, Spice Market, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Galata Tower (from outside)
- Day 3 - Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener and Balat Districts, St. Stephen Church , Pierre Lotti Hill by Cable Car, Chora Church (or alternative sites)
What to expect
Day 1 – Old City: Meet your private guide at your hotel or cruise port and explore Istanbul’s historic heart. Visit Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar, with time for stories, photos and insight. Return to your hotel or port.
Day 2 – Bosphorus: Meet your guide and start with the Spice Market, then enjoy a public ferry Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia. Continue to Dolmabahce Palace, Taksim Square, Cicek Passage and Istiklal Street for a lively view of modern Istanbul. Return to your hotel or Galataport.
Day 3 – Golden Horn: Meet your guide at your hotel or port and visit Suleymaniye Mosque, Fener-Balat District, St. Stephen Church, Pierre Loti Hill and Cable Car, with colorful neighborhoods and panoramic views. Return to your hotel or port.
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Good to know
- FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS AND LATE DEPARTURES, as museums and some sites are closed around 17:30 pm, alternative tour sites will be advised by tour guide.
- Tour guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or Istanbul Galata Port. If hotel is not centrally located, the meeting point will be German Fountain.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- Blue Mosque is closed until 2 pm on Fridays.
- Hagia Sophia entrance is restricted during praying time.
- Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays.
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