6-Hour Istanbul History and Bosphorus Tour with Grand Bazaar

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the enchanting Basilica Cistern and the ancient Column of Constantine
• 02 Dive into the bustling Grand Bazaar and the fragrant delights of the Spice Bazaar
• 03 Admire the elegant Nuruosmaniye Mosque in Istanbul's historic centre
• 04 Relax on a scenic 1.5-hour Bosphorus boat tour for city views from the water

Discover the magic of Istanbul on this 6-hour adventure combining history, culture, and stunning views. Begin at the enchanting Basilica Cistern, then visit the ancient Column of Constantine and the elegant Nuruosmaniye Mosque. Dive into the bustling Grand Bazaar and the fragrant delights of the Spice Bazaar before ending with a scenic 1.5-hour Bosphorus boat tour, where you can admire the city from a whole new perspective.

Explore the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's biggest bazaars, with 4,000 shops.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Istanbul

Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Old Town Landmarks, Bazaars and a Bosphorus Cruise

• Meet in front of the German Fountain in the Sultanahmet Quarter.
• Visit the Underground Cistern.
• Take the tram for one stop or walk for 15 minutes.
• Visit the Column of Constantine and Nuruosmaniye Mosque.
• Explore the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's biggest bazaars, with 4,000 shops.
• Walk downhill for 20 minutes to the Spice Bazaar.
• Take a ferry for a 1.5-hour boat tour on the beautiful Bosphorus.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional tour guiding service
• Basilica Cistern priority entry / skip-the-line access
• Boat tour tickets

What's Not Included

• Tickets to Basilica Cistern
• Tram tickets
• Food and drinks

What to bring

Head scarf

Know before you go

• The tour may start at 10:00 or 11:00.
• Dress code for mosques: shorts or skirts above the knees are not allowed, shoulders must be covered, and a headscarf is required. It can be provided free at the entrance of the Blue Mosque and for a small fee in Hagia Sophia.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Alemdar, Nuru Osmaniye Cd., Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Tour start

Alemdar, Nuru Osmaniye Cd., Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.