Discover Istanbul in Two Days

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About this activity

Enjoy a 2-day guided tour of Istanbul, Old City ( Hagia Sophia,Blue Mosque,Grand Bazaar,Cistern,Roman Hippodrom with the Obeliscs ) and The Bosphorus By Boat. Includes lunch, minivan, licensed guide and boat trip.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: istanbul sightseeing tours

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Professional art historian guide
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Not included

Not included: Drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Overnight accommodation
Not included: Museums Entrance Tickets ( Hagia-Sophia & Cistern )
Not included: Bosphorus Boat Tickets

Itinerary

Day 1 · Istanbul Old City

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

45 min Admission not included

Begin your tour program at one of Istanbul's greatest architectural masterpieces; Hagia Sophia. This 6th century basilica will stun you with its towering minarets and beautiful handcrafted mosaics.
Blue Mosque

45 min Admission included

Head to the Blue Mosque. One of the most famous monuments in all of Turkey, the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) is a monument to the Ottoman empire and its builders. It gets its name from the more than twenty-thousand Iznik blue tiles that adorn its facade and interior.
Hippodrome

20 min

You then step back in time a bit to the Hippodrome. Imagine what life might have been like as locals traveled to see the chariot races at this famous sports arena.

Take a shopping break as you head to the Grand Bazaar, where you'll have the chance to barter on everything from fine leather goods, to spices and plenty of sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth.

After lunch,You will visit the Roman Water Reservoir ; the last monument of the first day.

Day Two starts with the Spice Bazaar, a Bosphorus cruise accompanied by your tour guide. Enjoy being treated to several stops along this epic waterway, which divides Europe and Asia. The ferry operates from Eminou, port 3 at Bogaz Hatti. Step onto a traditional boat, with seats on the outside for perfect and unobstructed views of the city around you. We make our first stop at Besiktas, the downtown of European Istanbul.

Once the ship sets sail again, pass many lovely houses built along the European Side of the straight. We will pass by huge European Fortresses constructed by Sultan Mehmed II in 1452 before the conquering of Istanbul.

After lunch, pass from Bosphorus Bridge to the Asian Continent of The City where you will go to the highest panoramic point of the city; Camlica Hill, from where the whole city is under your feet.
Grand Bazaar

one hour

Take a shopping break as you head to the Grand Bazaar, where you'll have the chance to barter on everything from fine leather goods, to spices and plenty of sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Serefiye Sarnici

30 min Admission not included

After lunch,You will visit the Roman Water Reservoir ; the last monument of the first day.

Day 2 · Bosphorus Tour By Boat

Bosphorus Strait

2 hours Admission not included

Day Two starts with the Spice Bazaar, a Bosphorus cruise accompanied by your tour guide. Enjoy being treated to several stops along this epic waterway, which divides Europe and Asia. The ferry operates from Kabatas. Step onto a traditional boat, with seats on the outside for perfect and unobstructed views of the city around you. We make our first stop at Besiktas, the downtown of European Istanbul.

Once the ship sets sail again, pass many lovely houses built along the European Side of the straight. We will pass by huge European Fortresses constructed by Sultan Mehmed II in 1452 before the conquering of Istanbul.
Misir Carsisi

45 min

A Typical Turkish Old Market Where you will smell thousands of Spices,taste Turkish Deligts...
Camlica Hill

one hour Admission included

After lunch, pass from Bosphorus Bridge to the Asian Continent of The City where you will go to the highest panoramic point of the city; Camlica Hill, from where the whole city is under your feet.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Harbour Suites Old City
Atlantis Royal Hotel
Vardar Palace Hotel
Gulseda Otel Apart
Hotel Inter Istanbul
AHC Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class
Meddusa Hotel
Gulhane Corner Hotel
Chambers of the Boheme
Skalion Hotel
Arts Hotel Taksim
Hotel V Plus Taksim

and 945 more pickup points

Pick-up from the Taksim, Sultanahmet, Fatih and Besiktas districts only.

Please contact the tour operator for instructions if your hotel is outwith these districts.

We need your istanbul Hotel name and address

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time