• Galataport Istanbul - Meet your local tour guide in front of the Istanbul Galata Port Terminal Building, holding a sign with YOUR NAME at the pre-arranged time (the meeting time will be provided in your confirmation message). We will walk 200 meters to the Tophane Tram Station and take the tram to the Sultanahmet area, which takes about 20 minutes.
• Hippodrome - Our walking tour begins at Hippodrome Square, the former center of sports and political activities in Constantinople.
• Blue Mosque - Our next stop is the Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul’s largest mosques from the 17th century. It is a principal adornment on the city’s skyline, famous for its blue tiles and six minarets.
• Topkapi Palace - A short walk brings us to Topkapi Palace, which served as the residence of the Ottoman sultans and the administrative and educational center of the state. Constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople, we will visit the palace, including the weapons section.
• Hagia Sophia Mosque - After Topkapi Palace, we will visit Hagia Sophia, the magnificent Byzantine Church, renowned as one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.

Update for St. Sophia interior visit:
Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after January 15, 2024. Guests must have their smartphones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have headphones, they can purchase them at the entrance for 3.5 USD. The system is similar to an audio guide system. Guests without smartphones will follow the signs and the information provided on them.

• Kapali Carsi - Our final stop is the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, featuring more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops, attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is famous for its jewelry, pottery, spices, and carpet shops.
• Galataport Istanbul - After completing the tour, we will walk to the Sultanahmet Tram Station to catch the next tram to Tophane Tram Station. After getting off the tram, we will walk approximately 200 meters back to the port, marking the end of our services.

• Guaranteed on-time return to port
• Professional licensed tour guide
• Local transportation tickets
• Small group (max 10 people)
• Worry-free shore excursion guarantee

• Lunch and Drinks
• Gratuities
• Entrance Fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)

Small Group Tour (maximum 10 guests) exclusively for cruise passengers.
The most efficient and convenient way to explore Istanbul is by using local transportation.
The tram offers the quickest route from Istanbul port to the Old City, helping you avoid the city’s heavy traffic.
A PRIVATE option is available for families and friends.
Explore the main attractions in Istanbul, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square, and the Grand Bazaar.

• At time of booking, Hotels guests must provide hotel name
• Visit to holy places of worship such as churches, monasteries, mosques, synagogues bare shoulders are not permitted, nor shoes in mosques.
• Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30 on Fridays
• In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays: Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar on religious holidays will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

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