Turkey · City Tours

ALL INCLUSIVE Private Istanbul tour with LUNCH - 8 to 9 hours

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private Istanbul tour for your family and friends only
  • 02 Visit the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, and Grand Bazaar
  • 03 Enjoy lunch at Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant
  • 04 Entrance fees included with pre-paid tickets to skip the line
  • 05 Travel in a brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
  • 06 Ideal for cruise guests and travellers with limited time in Istanbul

Discover Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks on a private full-day tour designed for travellers who want to make the most of limited time in the city. Explore the historic heart of Istanbul with your licensed guide as you visit the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.

This all-inclusive experience combines cultural highlights, private transportation, entrance fees, and lunch, making it a convenient and comfortable way to see the city. With a private guide by your side, you can enjoy a more flexible pace throughout the day while focusing on the sights that interest you most.

The only city in the world located on two continents is Istanbul, which has been the capital of three great empires – Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman – for more than 2000 years.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Istanbul
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Galataport

Your private guide will meet you at Istanbul port with a sign, anytime you want . The only city in the world located on two continents is Istanbul, which has been the capital of three great empires – Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman – for more than 2000 years.

Hippodrome

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

Hagia Sophia

Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I.

Blue Mosque

Then, Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles. 

Topkapı Palace

We will continue walking to Topkapi 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.

Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant

Our guests will have their lunch at Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant.

Grand Bazaar

After that, 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.

Galataport

Drive back to the 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 · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
  • Private tour for your family and Friends only
  • Professional and licensed English-speaking tour guide
  • Transportation with a brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus.
  • Local taxes
  • Lunch at the famous Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant
  • GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT

What's Not Included

  • Drinks
  • Gratitudes to guide and driver

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
  • 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
  • At time of booking, Hotels guests must provide hotel name
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • • 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

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in İstanbul.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in İstanbul.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in İstanbul..

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