Small Group Cruise Shore Excursion – Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Designed exclusively for cruise passengers, this small-group Old City shore excursion offers a seamless and worry-free experience in Istanbul. Visit the city's most iconic landmarks with a licensed English-speaking guide, enjoy free time at the Grand Bazaar, and benefit from a carefully planned itinerary that is tailored to your cruise ship's schedule, ensuring a safe and timely return to the port. To save valuable sightseeing time, we arrange a pre-booked skip-the-line reservation for Hagia Sophia. Please note that the official Hagia Sophia admission fee is not included in the tour price and is payable separately on the day of the tour. The meeting time and itinerary are carefully planned according to your cruise ship's arrival and departure schedule. Our priority is to maximize your sightseeing time while ensuring a safe and timely return to your ship. Private tour options are also available upon request.
Inclusions
What's included
- Round-trip transfers from/to the cruise port
- We arrange skip-the-line reservations for Hagia Sophia.
- Professional Licenced English Speaking Tour Guide
- Meet and Greet at GalataPort
What's not
- Entry ticket of Hagia Sophia ( Optional visit )
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Itinerary
An architectural masterpiece with six minarets and stunning İznik tiles.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site that has served as a church, mosque, and now a museum.
The former residence of Ottoman sultans, home to sacred relics and royal treasures.
One of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, with over 4,000 shops.
The ancient center of Byzantine social life, featuring the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and German Fountain.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Sunny Travel Turkey
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 35% below the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1604 of 3649.
- 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).
Special offers in Istanbul
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