Istanbul Combo: Classic City Tour and Bosphorus Cruise
Start Point:
Your Istanbul Hotel or Galataport
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Istanbul Combo: Classic City Tour and Bosphorus Cruise
Istanbul Combo private guided tour takes you on an unforgettable journey of Istanbul right in the heart of Old City. Discover the rich history and architectural excellence of famous Hagia Sophia, which has Christian and Islamic influences.
With the explanations of your private guide, unveil the lavish background and rich history of Ottoman Empire with a visit through Topkapi Palace, and immerse yourself in the vibrant stalls of Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. You can shop a wide range of Turkish delicacies such as delights and exotic spices.
Also you might prefer to enhance your adventure with a Bosphorus cruise, offering unparalleled views of Istanbul’s stunning waterfront.
Tour Info
- Destinations: Istanbul
- Duration: 6 - 8 Hours
- Start Point: Your Istanbul Hotel or Galataport
- End Point: Your Istanbul Hotel or Galataport
- Inclusions: Private Tour, Licensed Tour Guide
- Exclusions: Transportation by Private Van (Optional), Public Ferry Ride Tickets, Airport Transfer (Optional), Private Yacht (Optional), Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees, Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested)
- Sight to See: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Hippodrome Square, Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar)
Meet your tour guide in your hotel or port to start your tour with the highlights of Istanbul;
Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya, Santa Sofia): See the beautiful Hagia Sophia, admire the great blend of Christian and Islamic influences with the beautiful interior of mosaics and significant history.
Byzantine Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square: Here is the square where chariot races were held in Roman Empire times, Egyptian Column from Byzantine Empire time. Today German Fountain is the cornerstone of square.
Grand Bazaar and Spice Market: These are two colorful indoor bazaars and have lots of shops offering a variety of spices, rugs, purses, flavored teas, jackets, Turkish delight, nuts, as well as ceramics, and small souvenirs.
Blue Mosque: Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I, Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale. The blue shade of the 27.000 pieces of Iznik quart tiles gives the mosque its popular name and 6 towering minarets give its uniquely recognizable structure.
Bosphorus Cruise: Take the public ferry for Bosphorus Cruise to see both Istanbul’s European and Asian sides, Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Rumelian Fortress, old Ottoman villas, Bosphorus bridges, mosques and more.
*Please advise if you prefer Private Yacht option for Bosphorus Cruise.
After Bosphorus Cruise, your Istanbul Tour will be completed and your guide will accompany you on the way back to the hotel.
This is the end of our service.
We sincerely hope to welcome you as our guest again!
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking,
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- Blue Mosque is closed until 2 pm on Fridays.
- Hagia Sophia entrance is restricted during praying time.
- For last minute bookings and late departures, as museums and some sites will be closed around 17:30 pm, alternative tour sites will be advised by the tour guide during the tour.
- If the hotel is not centrally located, the meeting point will be in front of the German Fountain.
- If van service is not chosen your guide will pick you up at centrally located hotels on foot.
- If private van service is booked, please note that there will be a surcharge if your hotel is located outside of the city center or on the Asian Side.
Annual Closing Dates of museums and bazaars in Istanbul are;
- January 1-New Year
- June 6, 7, 8 and 9, 2025 – Eid Celebrations (Eid AL Adha 2025)
- March 19, 20, 21, 2026 – Ramadan Celebrations (Eid Al Fitr 2026)
Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Licensed Tour Guide
Exclusions
- Transportation by Private Van (Optional)
- Public Ferry Ride Tickets
- Airport Transfer (Optional)
- Private Yacht (Optional)
- Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- Meals & Drinks
- Gratuity (Suggested)
24 Hour - Free cancellation
You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the experience.
However, if you cancel within 24 hours of the start time, no refund will be issued, and we will not be able to accept any modification requests during this period.
Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.