Small-Group Complete City Tour: Bosphorus Cruise, Hagia Sophia & Bazaars

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Duration: 8h 30m
Location: Istanbul, Turkey | Istanbul, Turkey


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Comprehensive overview of Istanbul in a single day
Skipping long lines at Hagia Sophia & the Basilica Cistern
Relaxing & scenic cruise along the Bosphorus
Hustle & bustle of local life at Grand Bazaar & Spice Bazaar
Small group of up to 15 people for an intimate experience

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Istanbul
Admission fees and Skip-the-Line entrance to Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
Guided Bosphorus cruise by private boat (maximum 30 passengers)
Lunch with soft drink
Live tour commentary provided in English
Headset for tour commentary for groups larger than 6

Description:

See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, and Galata Tower—all in one day—and also take a Bosphorus cruise and dine on a traditional Turkish lunch. With skip-the-line tickets at the busiest sites, you won’t waste time—not to mention a no-carpet-shop guarantee.

Your tour starts at the Blue Mosque, where you enter at opening time to avoid the crowds. Explore the incredible interior before crossing the Hippodrome to Hagia Sophia. Traveling with a licensed guide has its perks as you take advantage skip-the-line access at Hagia Sophia, avoiding hours of waiting. The same applies at your next stop too, the eerie Basilica Cistern.

After working up an appetite at all these wonders, it’s time for lunch. Enjoy a traditional Turkish spread of meats, rice, pastries, and sides before tackling some of Istanbul’s famous bazaars. With your local guide to show you around, explore the buzz and hidden gems of the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar.

The next stop is a sure highlight of your day: a 1-hour Bosphorus cruise on a private boat with commentary from your guide, who points out sites in both Europe and Asia. Disembark in Europe for a stroll through the streets to see the Galata Tower.

Your tour concludes nearby, on a terrace overlooking the city, with the same views as Galata Tower—without the crazy lines. Forget big groups, and travel in a small group of only 15 people or fewer, with a maximum of just 2 groups on your private Bosphorus cruise, to get the most from your informative guide.