Istanbul Classics and Bosphorus Cruise Private Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Istanbul Classics and Bosphorus Cruise Private Tour

Duration: 7 hours
Destination: Turkiye, Turkiye, Istanbul
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  • 7 hours
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This is a great tour option for the ones who only have one day to explore and still want to understand what Istanbul is all about. On this private 7-hours walking tour your guide will take you to an exciting journey through the centuries to the Istanbul's ancient Ottoman and Roman roots. You will learn about the most famous highlights and must see monuments of Istanbul.

Marvel at the iconic Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome,

Spectacular views of Istanbul's skyline,

Discover the top attractions with an expert, local tour guide

A great insight into Turkish culture and daily life

Cruise along the Bosphorus Strait with public ferry

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkiye

The tour will start in the ancient Hippodrome which was once the beating hearth of the Constantinople. This arena was used for chariots racing and hundreds and thousands of people would entertain themselves watching the chariot racing, wild animal shows, dancers and acrobats.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

From there we will make our way to the Blue Mosque to visit one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques famous for its six minarets and 17th century handmade blue tiles.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Next stop will be one of the most iconic buildings in the world; Breathtakingly beautiful and grandiose Hagia Sophia. It is the place where Christianity meets Islam. Originally built as a church in the sixth century AD and then converted into a mosque following the Ottoman conquest, it has been the symbol of civilization and culture. Surely no visit to Istanbul is complete without Hagia Sophia.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

From the Hagia Sophia we will continue our journey to the famous  and authentic Grand Bazaar which is unique to Istanbul. It is the oldest shopping  mall in the world and a paradise for the ones who especially appreciate traditional textiles, tiles and much more with its more than 4000 shops. The tour will continue in the backstreets of the Grand bazaar walking downhill up until  the spice market.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye

Spice market which is full of inviting aromas will be a feast for your eyes with its colorful, fragrant spices and Turkish delights.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Last but not least we will take a public ferry along the Bosphorus to make the Istanbul experience unforgettable. It is the best way to see Istanbul in all its glory with its beautiful skyline, Ottoman palaces and pavilions, castles and much more.

At the end of the cruise we will be back in Eminonu pier and end of our tour. Hope to see you all next time.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Galata Koprusu, Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa Mahallesi Beyoglu, Istanbul 34425 Turkiye

This point offers travelers a great panorama of the old town.

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions
  • Private tour for your family
  • Private guiding service by an expert tour guide
  • Skip the line priority with museum tickets
  • Hotel pickup (central hotels only)
  • Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait

Exclusions
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Entrance tickets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick up from centrally located Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Karakoy and Taksim hotels, for non-central hotels MEETING POINT can be set by guest affter booking.

For cruise passengers this tour can be operated as Shore Excursion Tour from GalataPort.

Ports

  • Galataport Istanbul, Kılıçali Paşa Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 hours


User's Reviews

SueR290

11 Oct, 2023

We had a superb day out. Our guide, Emel, absolutely knew her stuff but was also charming, kind and thoughtful. We were shown every sight we could possibly wish to see including the Blue Mosque, the Agia Sofia, the Hippodrome, the Basilica Cistern, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market. After a superb lunch, it was good to rest our feet on the cruise of the Bosphorus where she told us about the bridges and the buildings on either side of the water. All in all it was an excellent day out and we would highly recommend Emel as a guide.

811talmas

08 Oct, 2023

We spent several days in Istambul with our guide Hatice. She was fantastic! She is not only a wonderful guide and very knowledgable , she is Also a great person. She is open-minded, thoughtful, flexíble and kind. We highly recommend her!! You Will have the best experience!

Claudiu_M

04 Oct, 2023

I had approximately 12 hours in Istanbul and wanted to see the best of the city. My tour guide Sibel was fantastic, it felt like I had a day out with a friend and doing sightseeing at the famous sites and also a fun trip on the Black Sea. Unforgettable experience, I would definitely encourage everyone to do a day tour

chixenbaugh

20 Sep, 2023

Murat did a good job showing us Istanbul. We appreciated the fact that we were able to customize our day because my husband doesn't enjoy walking. We really enjoyed the ride in the boat to see both sides of the Bosphorous Straits. He also took us to a restaurant that served local foods instead of going for kabobs.

robrQ2272HJ

09 Sep, 2023

Fantastic walking tour. Our guide, Kahraman, was brilliant. It was a privilege to spend all day seeing the sites and spending time in the relaxing atmosphere of Istanbul

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Hatice was a brilliant guide, fantastic amount of knowledge. We went everywhere - Really good fun and very interesting

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