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Istanbul: Private 7 to 9 hours Fully Guided Shore Excursion|Turkey
Istanbul: Private 7 to 9 hours Fully Guided Shore Excursion|Turkey
Istanbul: Private 7 to 9 hours Fully Guided Shore Excursion|Turkey

Istanbul: Private 7 to 9 hours Fully Guided Shore Excursion|Turkey


Duration:8 hour(s)
Free cancellation 3 day(s) prior to experience date
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  • Feel the thrill of hunting for a bargain amid the bustling Grand Bazaar
  • Step back in time as you learn about the history and culture of the city
  • Expereince world-famous sights like the Hagia Sophia and the Hippodrome
  • Enjoy Classical Ottoman architecture at the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace
  • Make the most of your limited time on dry land with a flexible itinerary
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Discover the top sights in Istanbul on this full-day guided tour. Enjoy a flexible itinerary that can be customized to suit your tastes and interests. Our guide will have your name sign in Istanbul Galataport terminal building. After custom, just follow city center signs. You will see many name signs and one of them is yours.
Start with pickup from the Galata Port and relax in a comfortable van on the transfer to the Hippodrome.

Spend a short time exploring the grandeur of the Hippodrome, the former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. Next, visit the Blue Mosque, one of the most famous monuments in both the Turkish and Islamic worlds.

Continue to the Topkapi Palace, the former imperial residence from which the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Have 2-hours to purchase a ticket and take in the wonders of this luxurious space that was once the residence of sultans.

Make your way to world-famous Hagia Sophia, a former Greek Orthodox Christian basilica, later an Ottoman imperial mosque, and now a museum. Afterward, visit the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.

Wander thorugh vibrant stalls with free time to shop for souvenirs. Feel free to uncover the art of Turkish carpet making and try traditional Turkish cuisine (at your own expense) with this private tour. Return to the Galata Port with unforgettable memories of this stunning city.

Entrance fees are not included in this program;
Our guide will have pre-paid tickets .
Entrance fees can be paid at the end of the tour to your guide in cash or by credit card ( Master or Visa ) in USD or in EURO.

Dress Code
Men : Knees MUST be covered. Long shorts and/or pants
Women : Head, shoulders and legs must be covered. Covers will ve sold in front of St. Sophia and will be given for use in fron of blue mosque Shoes are not to be worn in mosques.
You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.

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  • Not Suitable For: People with back problems

  • Not Suitable For: People with heart problems

  • Not Suitable For: Wheelchair users

  • Not Suitable For: People with low level of fitness

  • What To Bring: Comfortable shoes

  • What To Bring: Hat

  • What To Bring: Camera

  • What To Bring: Sunscreen

  • Not Allowed: Shorts

  • Not Allowed: Short skirts

  • Not Allowed: Sleeveless shirts

  • Not Allowed: Tight clothing

  • Know Before You Go: The dress code for this tour is smart casual (to visit the mosques, it is necessary to wear loose clothing that covers your shoulders and knees)

  • Know Before You Go: In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum is visited

  • Know Before You Go: On Tuesdays the Topkapi Palace is replaced by the Underground Cistern

  • Know Before You Go: On Sundays the Grand Bazaar is replaced by the Spice Market

  • Know Before You Go: On religious holidays the Grand Bazaar is replaced by the Arasta Bazaar

  • Know Before You Go: On Fridays the Blue Mosque is open from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

  • Know Before You Go: Galataport Istanbul - 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

  • Know Before You Go: Tickets for the Topkapi Palace are 1500 TRY and 25 EUR for the Hagia Sophia Mosque

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