Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Blue Mosque

   The Sultan Ahmed Mosque also known as Blue Mosque, one of the most revered masterpieces of the Islamic world, is famous with its blue ceramic tiles and six minarets.

   60 minutes here

2. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

   The Hagia Sophia, also known as Ayasofya in Turkish, is a famous historic building located in the old city. It was originally built as the biggest cathedral in the world by Byzantine Empire in the 6th century and later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire after the conquest of Istanbul in 1453. The building is renowned for its massive dome and beautiful mosaics that reflect its rich history and architectural significance. In 1935, it was converted into a museum and in 2020, it was converted into a mosque again. We will prepurchase the tickets for Hagia Sophia for you not to wait at the long ticket lines.

   60 minutes here · Admission not included

3. Basilica Cistern

   The cistern was known in Byzantium as thebasilica Cistern, Justinian was the founder of the largest underground cistern, built after the Nika Revolt in 532.The number of the inhabitants of Constantinople increased and bring a problem of water supply. Basilica Cistern was used to store water for the Great Palace.

   45 minutes here · Admission not included

4. Hippodrome

   The center for entertainment, amusement and sports in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. The Egyptian Obelisk, the serpentine column and the German fountain of Willhelm II are sites to be visited.

   30 minutes here

5. The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world with more almost 4000 shops owing rich collection of handmade carpets, jewelery, leather and souvenirs. Here's the last stop of

   60 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Hagia Sophia Ticket

  THIS IS JUST TICKET NOT A TOUR: IMPORTANT If you like to book the tour as well you can choose 1 Day Private Guided Tour or 1-Day Private Guide and Van option Skip The Ticket Purchase Line:: If you dont want to wait at the ticket purchase line you can book the prepurchased Hagia Sophia Tickets Pickup included

• 1 Day Private Guided Tour

  Private 7 Hours Walking Tour:: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and Harem No Transportation:: If you choose this option there wont be vehicle. Your guide will meet you at the cruise port or at your hotel. No Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off:: If you wish the tour with hotel pick up and drop off please choose 1-Day Private Guide and Van option Walking Tour: : This option is recommended for the ones staying at the Old City Hotels since you wont need vehicle to reach the sights. Pick up is Not included Pickup included

• 1-Day Private Guide and Van

  Duration: 6 hours Tour Itinerary: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Roman Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar Minivan with AC: New Model Mercedes Vito or Sprinter Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Daily Istanbul Tours

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please note that we are boutique small family run tour company and have limited guides, during the summer months and special holidays our tours do fill up quickly. We suggest you try to book as soon as you can, once your plans are firm.
• ***Please note that we will arrange tickets without waiting at the public tickeet line, so you will skip long public ticket lines and save time.
• While visiting a mosque in Istanbul, women need to cover their heads, shoulders, knees. You can carry your own scarf to cover your head but please note scarves are provided at the entrance of every mosque (available at a charge). If you are wearing leggings, tights or skirts, wraps will be provided at the entrance (available at a charge).
• Men also need to cover the knees if the shorts or bermudas are over the knees.
• *** WE ALSO DO PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION. IF YOU BOOK YOUR PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION WITH US AS WELL YOU WILL GET A SPECIAL PRICE FOR PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR. SO PLEASE MENTION IN THE NOTES IF YOU ARE ALSO INTERESTED IN PRIVATE EPHESUS SHORE EXCURSION.
• The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, We will visit the Spice Market instead.
• ***There are no skip the line for mosque visits (since mosques are not museums), so everybody has to wait at the line to enter.***
• ***This is not a tour for those with mobility issues
• ***** WE ACCOMMODATE MORE THAN 14 PEOPLE. If there are more than 14 people in your group, you can book it as 14 people then we can update the number of travelers by messages on viator.
• Mosques are closed until 2.30pm on Fridays due to the Friday Services.
• This is not a tour for those with mobility issues

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