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.
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Heather B
We had an incredible day in Istanbul with Fatma Selvi as our guide. Amazing day in Istanbul with Fatma Selvi—kind, knowledgeable, flexible, and a joy to tour with. Highly recommend! We choose her again and again!
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Sachin3404
We are so glad we picked this tour! It was hard to decide if we need transportation or not and so happy we decided not go with transportation as it is very easy to get around Istanbul. Our tour guide Goktug was amazing. He took to all the sites and was very knowledgable and easy to understand. Goktug was so kind hearted and was very patient with us as we love to take pictures. He gave us great advice on how to get around Istanbul as we were going to be in the city for few more days. This tour gets you acclimated to the city. Istanbul is such a vibrant and beautiful city.
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BiancaMSR
The combo guided tour with Fatma was more than I could have ever expected. She was very knowledgeable and great at explaining the history of everything we saw, clearly tying it all together. Fatma was early at my hotel and was very considerate at every point of the tour. I never felt rushed, which gave the tour the relaxed pace I was looking for. Fatma pointed out the best spots for pictures, helped with purchases in the bazaar, and gave me local recommendations for my activities post-tour. I highly recommend Guided Istanbul Tours and Fatma as a guide!! She was amazing.
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dktolander
Ozan Ercan made our tour magnificent! He was very informative, pleasant, professional and extremely accommodating. Highly recommend!
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Alfaromeo007
Wir hatten eine tolle City-Tour durch Istanbul mit Ayla und haben alle wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt gesehen. Zudem hatten wir eine schöne Bootsfahrt auf dem Bosporus. Ayla ging auf unsere Wünsche ein, war pünktlich, informativ und generell eine grossartige, deutschsprechende Stadtführerin! Vielen Dank!