Istanbul Combo: City Highlights & Bosphorus Cruise

Start Point: Your Istanbul Hotel or Galataport

Istanbul Combo: City Highlights & Bosphorus Cruise

This personalized guided tour takes you on an unforgettable Istanbul discovery in the heart of the Old City.

Marvel at the famed Hagia Sophia, the combination of Christian and Islamic influences, learn about the lavish lifestyle of sultans and courtiers who lived in Topkapi Palace.

Visit unique Basilica Cistern and take in the vibrancy of the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market to shop for souvenirs, from unique goods to Turkish delights and exotic spices. 

You will enhance your experience with a Bosphorus sightseeing cruise with views of the incomparable Istanbul waterfront. 

Tour Info
  • Destinations: Istanbul
  • Duration: 6 - 8 Hours
  • Start Point:
  • End Point:
  • Inclusions: Private Tour, Licensed Tour Guide, Skip-the-Line Access to Buy Tickets
  • Exclusions: Transportation by Private Van (optional), Public Ferry Tickets, Private Yacht (optional), Airport Transfers (optional), Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees, Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested)
  • Sight to See: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus Strait, Hippodrome Square, Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar)

Meet your personal guide at the scheduled time at your hotel or port. Then, head to the heart of the Old City to explore several iconic Istanbul highlights.

Start by visiting the Hagia Sophia to witness the fascinating blend of Christian and Islamic influences, from Byzantine mosaics to minarets.

Continue to Blue Mosque, renowned for its elegant domes, six minarets, and stunning blue İznik tiles that adorn its interior.

Next, immerse yourself in the world of sultans and courtiers at Topkapi Palace, where the vibrant Ottoman Court lived in luxurious pavilions and secluded harems behind high stone walls.

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Istanbul's two famous markets. Explore the Grand Bazaar for carpets, handicrafts, and antiques.

Then wander through the Spice Market to browse exotic spices, teas, colorful nuts, and the traditional Turkish sweet known as Lokum, or Turkish delight, beneath the market's high-arched ceilings.

You can customize the tour based on your interests, also you will have a sightseeing cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Istanbul’s elegant waterside villas, palaces, and fortifications from the water.

*Please advise if you prefer Private Yacht option for Bosphorus Cruise.

Finally, end the day with a convenient return transfer to your hotel or port, if you have selected this option.

This is the end of our service. We sincerely hope to welcome you as our guest again!

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • On Fridays, Hagia Sophia is closed between 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM, and the Blue Mosque is closed until 2:30 PM.
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
  • Guests staying in Sultanahmet are within walking distance of the main attractions, so private van service may offer limited benefit.
  • If private van service is not selected, the guide will meet guests on foot at centrally located hotels.
  • For hotels outside the city center, the meeting point will be in front of the German Fountain unless private van service is booked.
  • An additional charge will apply for private van service to hotels located outside the city center or on the Asian Side.
Inclusions
  • Private Tour
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Skip-the-Line Access to Buy Tickets
Exclusions
  • Transportation by Private Van (optional)
  • Public Ferry Tickets
  • Private Yacht (optional)
  • Airport Transfers (optional)
  • Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
  • Meals & Drinks
  • Gratuity (Suggested)
24 Hour - Free cancellation

You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the experience.

However, if you cancel within 24 hours of the start time, no refund will be issued, and we will not be able to accept any modification requests during this period.

Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.