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Istanbul: Guided; Old City + Boat Tour + Pierre Loti Hill + Balat + Cable Car. Small GroupTour

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily, except Friday

  • Duration

    7 hours

  • Operating Information

    9am - 4:30pm

  • Meeting Point

    Good news! You can get picked up from selected hotels, just give us the details at the time of booking. Don’t worry if you have not booked your hotel yet, our customer service executives will get in touch and confirm the details.

    Alternatively, make your way to Buhara 93 Restaurant (Address: Sultan Ahmet, Nakilbent Sk. 15/A, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul)

  • Ending Point

    Same as the start point

Key Highlights

  • Cruise along the Bosphorus and enjoy breathtaking views of Istanbul’s skyline
  • Discover the fascinating history of Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks
  • Admire the stunning Blue Mosque, famous for its Iznik tiles and six minarets
  • Wander through the colorful, historic streets of Balat
  • Enjoy panoramic Golden Horn views from Pierre Loti Hill and descend by cable car
  • Enjoy the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop-off from your hotel

Activity Overview

Begin at the Blue Mosque, admired for its beautiful Iznik tiles and six minarets. Continue to the Hippodrome to see the German Fountain, Serpentine Column and ancient obelisks.

Discover the magnificent Hagia Sophia and its remarkable history spanning Byzantine and Ottoman eras. After a short local shop stop, visit the Grand Bazaar and explore its colorful shops and traditional treasures.

In the afternoon, drive along the Golden Horn to Pierre Loti Hill for panoramic views, then descend by Cable Car. Visit the sacred Abu Ayyub Al Ansari Mosque and Tomb before exploring colorful Balat, known for its multicultural heritage and charming streets.

Finish with a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia, passing palaces, mosques, waterfront mansions, Maiden’s Tower and Istanbul’s iconic bridges.

What’s Included & Not Included

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (If option selected)
  • Pierre Loti Hill Cable Car ticket
  • Bosphorus Tour Cruise ticket
  • Blue Mosque Guided visit
  • Hagia Sophia Guided visit
  • Hippodrome Guided visit
  • Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari Mosque & Tomb Guided visit
  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Transportation in Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local taxes

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Hagia Sophia entrance ticket (must be paid in cash on-spot)

Important Information

Voucher Information: Show your voucher on your smartphone or other device (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!)

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Please contact local operator at least 24 hours prior to confirm your hotel location and the exact departure time, depending on your hotel pickup. This is a shared transfer with Minibus or Midibus and pick up could be early or late.

Please note that free pick-up and drop-off from hotels (Sisli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi areas

Even though you'll skip the ticket lines, the security checks at the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque are mandatory and cannot be bypassed.

Hagia Sophia entrance ticket costs €25 and must be paid in cash.

Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Participants are advised to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt. Please bring a scarf to cover head.

Morning part of this tour is walking tour

The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays

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