Private Istanbul Shore Excursions

Istanbul Shore Excursions from Istanbul Private Tour

Sample Istanbul's best bits and benefit from the undivided attention of your guide on this 4 hour private sightseeing tour ideal for cruise visitors with just one day in port. Step off your ship and dive into the hearts of historic Istanbul, as you tour the magnificent Blue Mosque, visit the Hagia Sophia Museum and walk around the Grand Bazaar, where you can practice haggling over everything from carpets to Turkish delights.

Tour Highlights

All entrance fees included
Privete tour is operated with just and a guide/driver
Separate driver ensures your guides full attention throughout the day
See some of Istanbul's most beautiful Byzantine architecture on a 4-hour sightseeing tour
Explore the stunning Hagia Sophia
Visit the Blue Mosque
Shop for souvenir bargains in the immense Grand Bazaar

Itinerary

Explore Istanbul fascinating history and mahnificent architecture on a 4-hour sightseeing tour. Visit the city's most impottant landmarks,including the beautiful Hagia Sophia,stunning Blue Mosque,and lively Grand Bazaar.

Explore Istanbul's fascinating Byzantine and Ottoman history. The tour includes a pick-up and drop-off at your Istanbul hotel or port,and the services of a local guide.

We begin with one of Istanbul's most important highlights,the Hagia Sophia,and admire one of the worlds great architectural gems. The ancient Basilica dates back to the 4th century,and was the world's largest cathedral for over 1,000 years.Today,it has been converted to a museum.Look at impressive features,such as the dome and minarets,as well as beautiful mosaics,paintings,and sculptures. We then take you possibly the most visited sight in Istanbul,the Blue Mosque.Famous for its beautiful courtyard,and 6 impressive minarets, the mosque was completed in 1616,and takes its name from the splendid blue Iznik tiles that adorn its interior walls.Continue to the ancient Hippodrome,and explore the ruins that once hosted chariot races.Admire the 3 ancient monuments of the Obelisk of Theodosius,the Serpentine Column,and the Column of Constantine.The final experience of your day is the famous Grand Bazaar.Here you will be immersed in the sights,sounds and aromas associated with the Bazaar.

Lose yourself in the maze of covered streets and passages,and explore more than 4000 shops,selling jewellery,pottery,spices,carpets,and leather.

Inclusions

Entrance fees
Profecionel local Guide
Pick-up service

Exclusions

Lunch
Gratuities(recommended)
Drinks

Important Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking:ship name,docking time, disembarkation time and and re-boarding time.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Evert hour from 8am to 2pm. Please contact your local service provier to reconfirm your departure time. Tour depasrts within walking distance of the cruise port.