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ViatorShore Excursion

Istanbul Highlights – Skip-the-Line Full-Day Old City Experience

4.45 reviews
8 hoursEnglish guide
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$195USD · taxes incl.
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If your ship is delayed or misses Istanbul, Turkey, you’re fully refunded — and you’ll always make it back before sail-away.
// what to expect

Full-Day Istanbul Highlights Tour Step into the rich tapestry of Istanbul’s past on this immersive full-day experience. Travel through time and uncover the stories of Roman Byzantium, Byzantine Constantinople, and Ottoman Istanbul as you explore the city’s most iconic landmarks. Tour Highlights Hippodrome of Constantinople – once the vibrant center of Roman social and political life Blue Mosque – a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture, famous for its blue İznik tiles Topkapi Palace – the residence of Ottoman sultans for over 400 years Grand Bazaar – one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets Experience Istanbul with Ease Enjoy skip-the-line assistance at selected sites, allowing you to make the most of your time while avoiding long ticket queues. Discover the city in comfort with a professional licensed guide and seamless organization throughout the day.

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Duration
8 hours
Operated by
Viator
Guarantee
Worry-Free
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// the details
Entrance fees of Topkapı Palace Museum
Professional guide
Lunch
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Fuel surcharge
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fees of Hagia Sophia Museum €25
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Tour price includes A/C transportation, guidance in multiple languages, entrance fees of Topkapı Palace, lunch and taxes
  • Drinks are not included during the lunch
  • Please kindly be ready by the hotel reception 10 minutes before departure time
  • Guests who prefer not to spend time at courtesy transfers should be ready at our departure point 10 minutes before given departure time (09:00am)
  • Non smoking on our tours but all tours make frequent stops
  • Local Experiences Istanbul is not responsible for loss or theft of personal belongings during the tour
  • Guests who do not want to wait at the long queues of Hagia Sophia Museum, they can buy the ticket from their guide
8 hours

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

// operating schedule
Operates
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Departure times
8:00 AM · 8:30 AM
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