Highlights
- Seamless Organization: All logistics, including hotel pick-up, entrance tickets, and public transportation, are arranged for a stress-free experience.
- Bosphorus Cruise: Experience a relaxing 2-hour Bosphorus tour by public ferry, offering stunning views of Istanbul's waterfront and iconic landmarks.
- Expert Guide: Discover the rich history of Istanbul with a licensed local guide who will provide detailed insights and stories about the city's landmarks.
- Personalized Experience: Enjoy a completely customizable tour, tailored to your interests and preferences, with no rush or rigid schedules.
Inclusions
- Hotel or cruise port pick up & drop off privately
- Private licenced English-speaking local tour guide
- Entrance ticket for Hagia Sophia Museum
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Public transportation ticket for transfering you to the pier to take a Famous Bosphorus Tour
- Istanbul famous Bosphorus Tour for 2 hours by a public ferry
- Services Charges & Local Taxes
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Drinks on the lunch
- Entrance to other museums if you have enough time
- Optional Istanbul Private Tours
Remarks
- The tour price varies based on the number of participants, the age of children, and the location of your hotel in Istanbul. Contact us for a detailed quote.
- A 2-hour Bosphorus cruise is included, using a public ferry. Please note this is a shared experience, not a private boat tour.
- Additional private tours can be arranged upon request for an extra fee.
- An English-speaking licensed local guide is included. If you need a guide in another language, please inform us in advance.
- Public transportation tickets for the Bosphorus cruise are included. Private vehicle transportation is not provided unless specially requested.
Best of Istanbul Private Tour
Morning
09:00 am – We will collect you from your hotel or cruise port to start the Istanbul private tour. You will enjoy an amazing private tour of Istanbul, discovering the Old City and Bosphorus. You are the boss of the day, and your local guide will provide detailed information about the itinerary after meeting you.
Visiting Sites:
- Hagia Sophia Mosque: This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is an architectural marvel. Recently, it has been used as a mosque.
- Hippodrome of Constantinople (At Meydani): The ancient scene of chariot races, features:
- The German Fountain of Wilhelm II
- The Obelisk of Theodosius
- The bronze Serpentine Column
- The Column of Constantine
3. Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii): Built in the 17th century by architect Mehmet, this mosque is famous for its stunning interior decorated with blue Iznik tiles.
Midday
After exploring the Hippodrome and Blue Mosque, we will proceed to:
- Grand Covered Bazaar (Kapali Carsi): A labyrinth of streets and passages with over 4,000 shops offering Turkish arts and crafts, hand-painted ceramics, gold jewelry, carpets, and more. You will have time to explore and shop.
Afternoon
We will take a tram to the pier (It is the most local way to go to the Eminonu Pier) and embark on a Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise.
Bosphorus Boat Cruise Highlights: Sail between the continents of Europe and Asia for approximately two hours.
View these iconic sites from the sea:
- Beylerbeyi Palace
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Ortakoy Mosque
- Rumeli Fortress
- Ciragan Palace
- Bosphorus Bridges
- Witness the shoreline lined with old Ottoman pasha villas, mansions, and fishing villages.
Evening
Around 5:00 pm – At the end of the tour, we will drive you back to your hotel or the Istanbul cruise ship port.
This private tour offers an unforgettable journey through Istanbul’s rich history and scenic beauty.
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