Istanbul Tour: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Cable Car
Discover the highlights of Istanbul with a tour of the Old City, a cruise on the Bosphorus and a cable car ride to Pierre Loti Hill. You'll also visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque & the Grand Bazaar!
Istanbul Tour: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Cable Car
We'll pick you up from your hotel in the center of Istanbul at around 9:30 am, where we'll set off on a bus ride through the Old City.
Accompanied by your guide, you'll head to the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque for a guided tour of this 6th-century building. Did you know that it was originally built by Emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox church? It was even the largest church in the world! You'll also see the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, inside the Eyüp Sultan Mosque.
You'll continue with a guided tour of another temple: the famous Blue Mosque. You'll admire its six imposing minarets and its ceramic tiles, of which there are over 20,000, as well as discover many other curiosities. You'll also walk through the Grand Bazaar, the oldest and largest covered bazaar in the world. After some free time in the Bazaar, you'll enjoy a delicious typical Turkish lunch.
After having a bite to eat, you'll board a boat for a cruise on the Bosphorus offering unique vistas of the city. Then, you'll take a bus ride to Pierre Loti Hill offering an incredible view of the Golden Horn. Just wait until you see the view of the city as you descend by cable car!
The tour in Istanbul will end at your hotel at 6:30 pm.
Hotel Pickup
The tour includes pickup from hotels in the following areas of central Istanbul: Levent, Sisli, Osmanbey, Harbiye, Taksim, Ortakoy, Findikli, Karakoy, Tepebasi, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Kadirga, Beyazit, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapi, Findikzade, Topkapi and Sutluce.
Price
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Duration
9 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and return transfer from hotels in the center
Transport by air–conditioned minibus
English–speaking guide
Ticket to the Blue Mosque
Ticket to the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Ticket to the Eyüp Sultan Mosque
Boat ride on the Bosphorus
Cable car ticket
Lunch
Not included
Drinks
When to book?
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
No printing of documentation required.
Provider
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us .
