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Skip-the-Line: Istanbul Highlights Tour for Cruise & Hotel Guests

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Overview

A full-day tour with all the highlights of the old city of Istanbul. You'll see Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and more. Explore the historical traces of the two greatest epochs – Byzantine and Ottoman Empire in the heart of Istanbul!

The pick-up and drop-off by public transport such as tram, etc...

If your hotel is located in the main attraction area, the guide will pick you up by walking from your hotel.

Our main attraction visits are close to each other, therefore you will walk between every attraction you will visit. There is no any other vehicle usage except pick-up and drop-off.

During the tour you are able to visit some shops such as Carpet showroom, leather, turkish delight, jewelry, etc...

Stores to visit:
Carpet Showroom
Leather Factory

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What's Included

✓ Included

Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
Public Transport Such as Tram
Insurance
Professional Licensed Tour Guide

✗ Not Included

Food & Drinks
Personal Expenses
Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace

Itinerary

Stop 1

Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments, The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Column of Constantine.

Stop 2

Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosuqe by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcoming both local and foreign visitors.

Stop 3

Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque (under renovation now), this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. Also, it was built with unique 6 minarets. (Closed on Friday)

Stop 4

Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used educational administrative and art center of state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury sacred islamic relics, palace kitchens, weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)

Stop 5

Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping oppurtunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday and Official Holidays)

Stop 6

Hagia Irene also called as “St. Eirene” or “St.Irene’s” Church. It is one of the oldest Byzantium churches in Istanbul, was the 2nd largest church of the Eastern Roman Empire after Hagia Sophia. (Closed on Tuesday)

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Good to Know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2750 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Hagia Sophia entarance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
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