Turkey · City Tours

Skip-the-Line: Istanbul Highlights Tour for Cruise & Hotel Guests

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Istanbul’s old-city landmarks in one full-day tour
02 See the Hippodrome and its historic monuments
03 Explore Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace
04 Browse the famous Grand Bazaar
05 Learn about Byzantine and Ottoman history from a licensed guide
06 Pick-up and drop-off included by public transport or walking in central areas

Discover the historic heart of Istanbul on a full-day highlights tour designed for cruise and hotel guests. Explore the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman heritage as you visit landmark sites including the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.

This experience focuses on Istanbul’s most iconic old-city attractions, with guided visits and convenient pick-up and drop-off by public transport or on foot when staying in the main attraction area. Along the way, you may also have the opportunity to browse local shops such as carpet, leather, Turkish delight, and jewelry stores.

Discover the historic heart of Istanbul on a full-day highlights tour designed for cruise and hotel guests.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Istanbul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hippodrome

Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments, The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Column of Constantine.

Haghia Sophia

Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosuqe by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcoming both local and foreign visitors. (Closed on Monday)

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey. Also it was built with unique 6 minarets. (Closed on Friday)

Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used educational administrative and art center of state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury sacred islamic relics, palace kitchens, weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)

Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping oppurtunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Istanbul. 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
Public Transport Such as Tram
Insurance

What's Not Included

Food & Drinks
Personal Expenses
Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2750 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Hagia Sophia entarance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE
The pick-up and drop-off by public transport such as tram, etc...
If your hotel is located in the main attraction area, the guide will pick you up by walking from your hotel.
For the guests who are coming with cruise ships, our meeting point is in front of the Hafız Mustafa Sweets Shop.