Full-Day Istanbul Old City, Topkapi Palace & Bosphorus Cruise
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Russian
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience Istanbul not as a rushed city tour, but as a complete and unforgettable journey. This well-designed itinerary includes Topkapi Palace and Harem entrance tickets, guided exploration of the Old City, and a 2-hour Bosphorus cruise between two continents. Unlike standard tours, lunch is served on board the cruise boat with unlimited soft drinks, allowing you to relax while enjoying breathtaking views. With a professional licensed, Russian-speaking guide, comfortable transportation, and smooth planning, this tour lets you discover Istanbul in one full day, without stress and with maximum enjoyment.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch served on the Bosphorus cruise boat
- Entrance ticket to Topkapi Palace & Harem
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Unlimited soft drinks during lunch on the boat
- Entrance ticket to Hagia Irene Church
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (central locations)
- 2-hour Bosphorus cruise
- Russian-speaking licensed tour guide
What's not
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Meet your guide a at 08:30 AM to start the tour.
Visit the famous Blue Mosque and learn about its history, architecture, and religious importance from your professional guide.
See Hagia Sophia Mosque from the outside and hear the story of this iconic monument that has served as a church, museum, and mosque throughout history.
Walk through Hippodrome Square, once the heart of social life in Byzantine Constantinople, and see its ancient monuments.
See Ibrahim Pasha Palace from the outside while learning about Ottoman architecture and history.
Pass by Hurrem Sultan Hammam, designed by the famous architect Mimar Sinan, and hear its story from your guide.
Visit Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans, and explore its main courtyards and sections with your professional guide. Learn about Ottoman palace life, imperial traditions, and history. Please note: The Harem section is not included in this tour.
Visit Hagia Irene Church, one of the oldest churches in Istanbul, located in the outer courtyard of Topkapi Palace.
Lunch at a Local Restaurant Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant offering traditional Turkish cuisine.
Bosphorus Cruise Enjoy a scenic 2-hour Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia, passing palaces, fortresses, bridges, and waterfront mansions.
See Dolmabahce Palace from the Bosphorus during the cruise.
Admire Ciragan Palace from the Bosphorus while cruising along the strait.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please arrive at Sultanahmet Old City Travel Agency by 08:30 AM. Our staff will be waiting for you in front of the office. Kindly be on time to ensure a smooth start to the tour.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Sultanahmet Old City Travel Turizm Organizasyon
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 530 city tours we list in Istanbul.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.
The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.
Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).
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