Istanbul: Private & Small Group Shore Excursions with Tram｜Turkey

Tram is the fastest way of transportation to Old city from Istanbul port to escape from Istanbul Heavy Traffic

Meeting with your local tour guide in front of Istanbul Galata Port Terminal Building with EPHESUS SHUTTLE sign at pre-arranged time ( Meeting time will be given in your confirmation message ). We are going to walk 200 meters to Tophane Tram Station. We are going to take the tram to Sultanahmet area which is about 20 mins.

We are going to start our walking tour from Hippodrome Square which was the former center of sporting and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and Fountain of Wilhelm II.

We are going to visit the Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul’s biggest 17th-century mosques and a principal adornment of its skyline, also famous for its blue tiles and six minarets.

Later, we are going to walk to Topkapi Palace, which was the former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelains.

After Topkapi Palace, we are going to visit Hagia Sophia, a magnificent Byzantine church and one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

Our last stop is going to be Grand Bazaar. In addition to its historical importance, it’s a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.

After we complete the tour, we are going to walk to Sultanahmet Tram Station to catch the next tram to Tophane Tram Station. After getting off the tram, walk around 200 meters back to the port. The end of services.

Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Underground Cistern will be visited
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Spice Market will be visited
Entrance Fees are excluded