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Istanbul Highlights: Small-Group Tour with a Local Expert 2
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By Lütfullah Fındıkoğlu by Botanas Travel

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$139 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Make the most of your time in Istanbul on a comprehensive small-group tour covering the city’s essential landmarks in one carefully planned day.

    Explore the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapı Palace, and the colourful Grand Bazaar. Throughout the tour, your licensed local guide will bring Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman history to life, coordinate the day’s itinerary, and assist with ticket arrangements so you can focus on the experience.

    With a maximum of 15 travellers, the tour offers a personal and engaging way to discover the city. End the day with a relaxing 90-minute public Bosphorus cruise and enjoy memorable views of Istanbul’s European and Asian shores.

    An ideal choice for first-time visitors who want to experience Istanbul’s major highlights in a single day.

Activity location

  • Blue Mosque
    • Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • German Fountain
    • At Meydanı Caddesi
    • 34122, Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Small Group Tour W/O Tickets

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Please note that:: Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Topakapı Palace Museum is closed on Tuesdays and we visit Dolmabahce Palace
Museum tickets aren't included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
AU$139.12 x 1 AdultAU$139.12
Total
Price is AU$139.12

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional licensed guiding service in English
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Lunch and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Museum admission fees and Bosphorus cruise ticket

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • This is a full-day walking tour, so comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
    • Guests may choose not to enter one or more of the paid attractions. However, as this is a small-group tour, the itinerary and scheduled meeting times must be followed. Guests who skip an attraction may enjoy free time nearby and rejoin the group at the agreed meeting point.
    • Selecting an earlier departure time helps reduce waiting times at the mosques and allows for a more comfortable experience.
    • Please note that licensed guides do not have priority access at active mosques. All visitors must pass through the standard security lines.
    • Getting to the Meeting Point from Galataport Cruise Terminal: The easiest way to reach the German Fountain is by taking the T1 tram, which takes approximately 30 minutes in total. After leaving Galataport, turn left and walk for about 10 minutes to Tophane tram stop. Take the T1 tram in the direction of Bağcılar and get off at Sultanahmet. The German Fountain is approximately a one-minute walk from the tram stop, and your guide will be waiting there. You may pay the tram fare with a contactless Visa or Mastercard. American Express is not accepted, and there is no need to purchase an Istanbulkart.
    • Museum Tickets: Museum admission fees are not included in the tour price. To keep the group together and avoid ticket-counter delays, the required tickets will be arranged in advance by your licensed guide and paid for separately by the guests. Please do not purchase separate tickets online unless you plan to visit the attractions independently. Current admission fees and payment details will be provided before the tour.
    • During winter, the Bosphorus cruise may be cancelled if weather or sailing conditions make the journey unsafe.
    • This is a comprehensive full-day tour. To ensure that all scheduled attractions can be visited, the Topkapı Palace tour focuses on its main courtyards and most significant collections. Guests seeking a more detailed exploration of the palace may prefer to book a dedicated Topkapı Palace tour.

Activity itinerary

Blue Mosque

  • 30m

Hippodrome

  • 30m

The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included

Basilica Cistern

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included

Topkapi Palace Museum

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included

Grand Bazaar

  • 1h

Bosphorus Strait

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included

Dolmabahce Palace

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included

Buyuk Mecidiye Cami (Pass by)

Rumeli Fortress (Pass by)

Kucuksu Pavilion (Pass by)

Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass by)

Galata Tower (Pass by)

Anadolu Hisari Fort (Pass by)

Location

Activity location

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    Blue Mosque
    • Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7
    • 34122, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    German Fountain
    • At Meydanı Caddesi
    • 34122, Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Türkiye

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