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NO HIDDEN FEES Private Istanbul 6 Hours St. Sophia, Grand bazaar

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

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private Istanbul tour for your family and friends only
02 Visit the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar
03 Skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia included
04 Flexible itinerary with time to explore at your own pace
05 Private guide from arrival until departure
06 Round-trip transport from Istanbul pickup point included

Discover some of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks on a private 6-hour tour designed for cruise guests. Begin in Sultanahmet with the historic Hippodrome, continue to Hagia Sophia with skip-the-line entry included, admire the famous blue Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque, and finish with free time to explore the Grand Bazaar.

With private transport and a professional guide, this experience offers a flexible and comfortable way to see the city at your own pace. You can tailor the time spent at each stop and enjoy a more personal introduction to Istanbul’s history, culture, and atmosphere.

Discover some of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks on a private 6-hour tour designed for cruise guests.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Istanbul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Istanbul Cruise Terminal

Your tour guide will meet with you at Istanbul cruise port. Meeting time will be given during your confirmation. Drive to Sultanahmet Square and our tour starts with Hippodrome Square. Entrance fees are included.

Ancient Hipodromme

Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period.

St. Sophia

We will continue walking to St. Sophia to visit 2nd floor with skip the line entry tickest included

Blue Mosque

Only a short walk away, reaches Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.

Grand Bazaar

Our last stop is Grand Bazaar where you will have free time for shoping

Return back to Cruise terminal

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in İstanbul. 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Skip The Line Entrance to St. Sophia ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets )
Private Professional tour guide
Private tour for your family and Friends only
Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Know before you go

INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
During religious holidays the Spice market and Grand Bazaar will be closed. Arasta bazaar will be visited instead
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, Spice market will be visited instead
In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
Not recommended for participants with walking difficulties
Bare shoulders are not permitted in holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques and synagogues.
Shoes are not permitted in mosques
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Ages 8 and under only require a copy of passport
We pick you up from Istanbul cruise port. Suggested pick up time will be given during your confirmation message