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Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour
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65 Ratings
Istanbul
Experience the best of Istanbul with our personalized and immersive private guided tour. Discover the authentic culture, history, and beauty of the city with our knowledgeable local guides.
Duration:
7 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hagia Sophia Mosque - Hagia Sophia Museum / Ayasofya / Santa Sofia Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, played a very important role in the Christian and Islamic World.. It has been chanched its regulation for non belivers visiters! with your ticket you will get headset provided by Mosque. when visiting Istanbul, one must make sure to include a shore excursion to the iconic Hagia Sophia. The historical significance and breathtaking architecture of this landmark make it a must-see for any visitor to the city. With Istanbul shore excursions, visitors can explore this ancient and stunning building while also experiencing the beauty of the city’s shoreline. It is an unforgettable experience that should not be missed.
- Topkapi Palace - Topkapi Palace Museum / Topkapı Sarayı More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which resembles the power of the Ottoman Empire.stanbul shore excursions to Topkapi Palace offer visitors the chance to explore one of the most iconic landmarks in the city. This historical site was once the residence of the Ottoman sultans and is now a museum showcasing a vast collection of artifacts and treasures. A guided tour of Topkapi Palace allows guests to immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of Istanbul while admiring stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. It’s a must-see destination for anyone visiting Istanbul and a highlight of any shore excursion in the city.
- Blue Mosque - Blue Mosque / Sultanahmet Camii Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of the Ottoman Empire, the Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.The Blue Mosque in Istanbul offers shore excursions that provide tourists with the opportunity to explore the beautiful architecture and history of this iconic landmark. Whether it’s admiring the stunning blue tiles or taking in the grandeur of the domes and minarets, a visit to the Blue Mosque is a must for anyone visiting Istanbul. With its convenient location near the shore, it’s the perfect stop for those on a cruise or who want to make the most of their time in the city. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the magic of the Blue Mosque during your visit to Istanbul.
- Serpent Column - The Serpent Column (Ancient Greek: Τρικάρηνος Ὄφις Τrikarenos Οphis “Three-headed Serpent”; Turkish: Yılanlı Sütun “Serpentine Column”), also known as the Serpentine Column, Plataean Tripod or Delphi Tripod, is an ancient bronze column at the Hippodrome of Constantinople (known as Atmeydanı “Horse Square” in the Ottoman period) in what is now Istanbul, Turkey
- Sultanahmet Square - The Hippodrome of Constantinople (Greek: Ἱππόδρομος τῆς Κωνσταντινουπόλεως, romanized: Hippódromos tēs Kōnstantinoupóleōs; Latin: Circus Maximus Constantinopolitanus; Turkish: Hipodrom), was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square in Istanbul, Turkey, known as Sultanahmet Square (Turkish: Sultanahmet Meydanı).
- Grand Bazaar - Grand Bazaar / Kapalı Çarşı One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops with colorful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.
- Basilica Cistern - The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica (Greek: Βασιλική Κινστέρνα, Turkish: Yerebatan Sarnıcı or Yerebatan Saray, “Subterranean Cistern” or “Subterranean Palace”), is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey. The cistern, located 150 metres (490 ft) southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine emperor Justinian I. Today it is kept with little water, for public access inside the space.
- Sultanahmet District - Unique time to Discover Turkish Handcrafts ( Turkish Carpets, Leathers, ceramics) shopping opportunities
What's Included
- Transportation - From Cruise Port (Pick up/Drop Off & TOUR)
- Discover Turkish Handcrafts: Carpet, Leather, Ceramic, and Jewelry
- Skip the line tickets for Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratitude (suggested)
- Admisson/Entrance fee - Topkapi Palace
- Admisson/Entrance fee - Basilica Cistern
- Transportation by VAN - UNLESS OPTION SELECTED (Pick up/Drop Off&Tour ALL DAY)
Additional Information
-Personalized Istanbul Shore Excursion
-Guaranteed On-Time Return To Your Ship
Whether you’re interested in art, food, or history, customized Istanbul shore excursions allow you to delve deeper into your interests. Expert guides can tailor your journey to include off-the-beaten-path attractions and hidden gems of the city. Discover Istanbul at your own pace, with personalized tours that cater to your curiosity.
Istanbul Shore Excursion Today
From timeless monuments to culinary adventures, Istanbul shore excursions are your gateway to an unforgettable cultural feast. Seize the opportunity to explore this captivating city, its rich tapestry of history, and its warm, bustling atmosphere. Book your Istanbul shore excursion now and prepare for an experience that will leave !!
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- Guaranteed On-Time Return To Your Ship
Location
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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964erkany
Jul 22, 2024
İstanbul excursion day - It was very enjoyable Day with tour günde çağlar who was very accomodating, caring, knowladgble guide that I ever seen.
If you mind to see beautiful İstanbul,I recommend this tour.
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Kaderc922
Jul 21, 2024
The best Istanbul shore excursion! - It was a great Istanbul shore excursion! We could literally feel the authentic structure of the city. We would like to thank our magician guide for this. Caglar, our travel guide, gave us a very interesting tour in such a hot weather that we cannot thank him enough for that.
If you are considering a shore excursion in Istanbul, I definitely recommend this tour to you.
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Baumelot
Jul 17, 2024
Best tour of Istanbul. Aydin was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Had a fantastic day! - Aydin was an amazing guide. We enjoyed his company and learned a lot about the city throughout the day. Fantastic experience. My elderly parents were with us and Aydin was very accommodating. Even helped my mom get around in a wheelchair. I would have him as a guide any time we could.
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Maria_m
Jul 6, 2024
Full day of Spectacular Istanbul - Guide met us at the port and walked out with us until we were picked up by a Mercedes Sprinter. It was just two of us. We told our guide exactly what we wanted to see and he kindly set up a plan. The plan was perfect we were able to spend 2 and 1/2 hours at Toppaki PalAce before the big crowds arrived. He pointed out and explained details about the most important things in the palace. I had been there before but never got to see everything. We went to places like Pera Palace. We both felt fortunate to have had such a great guide snd wonderful
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Fatmakc3301hl
Jul 4, 2024
Very Fascinating Tour - Pre-tour information was very good. There were no disruptions. In addition, the guide Caglar, who is very knowledgeable about his job, told us about the history of Istanbul and its local life in a very fascinating way with his fluent English.
I had a tour that exceeded my expectations. Moreover, although we had very limited time, we saw literally all the landmarks of Istanbul. We returned to the port just in time after the tour. I recommend this tour to everyone!
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Mohanadk286
Jul 2, 2024
The best excursion experience - It was one of the best travel experiences I've ever had. Guide Caglar was simply amazing. He was very caring, kind, funny, and most importantly, very, very knowledgeable, and his explanations were very enjoyable! Usually in this type of tours you stay away from the local experience, but this time we were able to get into the local life.
In addition, it is a city with a very meaningful history. If you are considering this experience, I highly recommend it.
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Tatsiana_b
Jul 2, 2024
It’s worth it! - Ayndin was very knowledgeable and caring tour guide. It was interesting to learn about historical landmarks and understand Istanbul culture. I highly recommend this tour.
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Tanyanlovce
Jul 2, 2024
Great experience - Aydin, my tour guide was very knowledgeable, intelligent, caring person. He showed me the main landmarks of Istanbul with in depth historical information, which i appreciate. He kept the tour upbeat and interesting, customising points of interest for me which was impressive for me, since he read my personality well, and type of things i like. I highly recommend this tour, its worth it, as it adds to value to get to know culture and meaning of it.
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Jenniferhongkong
Jul 1, 2024
Met the expectation - We had a good experience with our guide Ferhat. He was helpful, friendly and accommodating. The vehicle was large and comfortable too.
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Jeanbeanx2
Jun 26, 2024
The best tour of Istanbul!! - Our tour guide, Kerem, was the best!! He was professional, friendly, and so knowledgeable about history. He spoke great English and kept us interested as we saw all the sights we wanted to see. The tour company was very easy to work with and I wouldn’t hesitate to book this tour. I just hope you’re lucky enough to have Kerem as your guide!!
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