Historical Istanbul Old City Tour With Sunset Bosphorus Cruise

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Why we love it?

This full-day Istanbul tour offers a comprehensive exploration of the city’s historic and cultural landmarks, starting with the ancient Hippodrome Square and the striking Blue Mosque, known for its six minarets and intricate tile work. Visitors will also experience the architectural and historical significance of Hagia Sophia, a monument that has served as a church, mosque, and museum. The tour continues at Topkapi Palace, where you can learn about the Ottoman dynasty’s treasures, sacred relics, and palace life. Afterward, the vibrant Grand Bazaar provides a chance to browse traditional handicrafts, carpets, and souvenirs. The day concludes with a 2.5-hour luxury yacht cruise along the Bosphorus, passing notable sights such as Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus Bridges, waterfront villas, and the Maiden’s Tower, offering a scenic perspective of Istanbul’s unique geography. This itinerary suits travelers interested in history, architecture, and cultural immersion, with included hotel transfers, a guided experience, lunch with city views, and light refreshments throughout the day.

Inclusions

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Transportation by public transport
  • Lunch in a terrace restaurant with a great view of the city
  • Light snacks, cookies, delicious Turkish baklava, fresh seasonal fruits platter, tea and coffee
  • 2.5-Hour Bosphorus cruise on a 25 meters luxury yacht

Exclusions

  • Drinks during lunch
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

Pick up

Stop 2

Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administration and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury´s sacred Islamic relics, palace kitchens, and weapons.

Stop 3

Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breathtaking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. Also, it was built with unique 6 minarets.

Stop 4

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

Stop 5

Dolmabahce is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

Stop 6

Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewelry, Turkish delight, gold, antique tiles, etc..

Stop 7

Beylerbeyi Palace is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

Stop 8

Ciragan Palace is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

Stop 9

Ortakoy Mosque is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

Stop 10

Maiden's Tower is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

Stop 11

Bosphorus Bridge is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

Stop 12

Camlica Mosque is one of the sights you will see from the yacht

Stop 13

Drop off

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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