Turkey · City Tours

Private & Mini Group Istanbul 7 hours Tour with TRAM. Save time

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in İstanbul. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel to the Old City by tram to save time in Istanbul traffic
02 Explore Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace
03 Visit the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest covered markets
04 Learn about Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman history from a professional guide
05 Private or mini group experience with a maximum of 10 guests
06 Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included in Istanbul

Discover Istanbul’s historic heart on a 7-hour private or mini group tour designed to help you make the most of your time. Travelling by tram to the Old City helps avoid heavy traffic, so you can focus on exploring some of the city’s most iconic landmarks with your professional English-speaking guide.

Visit Hippodrome Square, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar as you trace the layers of Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman history. Along the way, enjoy the atmosphere of Sultanahmet and experience one of the world’s great historic cities through its monuments, stories, and vibrant market culture.

Travelling by tram to the Old City helps avoid heavy traffic, so you can focus on exploring some of the city’s most iconic landmarks with your professional English-speaking guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Istanbul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Our Professional Tour guide will meet you at Hotel or Port. Meeting time will be given during your confirmation. Then walk to closest public transport ( Ferry or Tram or Bus ) to Old city. Visit Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine periodBlue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tilesHagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian ITopkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section.

Grand Bazaar

we will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Take a local transport back to your hotel or port . The end of our services

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

✅ Professional English Speaking tour guide.
✅ Tram Tickets
✅ Local Taxes

What's Not Included

Lunch and Drinks
Gratuities
Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets )

Know before you go

At time of booking, Hotels guests must provide hotel name
Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30 on Fridays
In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays : Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar will be closed on Public holidays, it will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. Because, Spice Market will also be closed.
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Dress code is smart - no casual clothes (i.e. jeans, sportswear, joggers or sneakers) • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
Pick up from Your Hotel in Istanbul Europen Side and Istanbul Cruise Terminal for cruise guests. Suggested pick up time will be given on your confirmation message.