Enjoy a historical tour of Istanbul and top it off with an amazing sunset cruise on the Bosphorus. See all the sights during the day and take in Istanbul's magnificent shoreline aboard a luxury yacht in the evening.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 10 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Two-way hotel transfers will be provided from any hotels located in Fatih and Beyoglu Areas. No pick-up service from Asian side or hotels located outside of the Fatih and Beyoglu districts. If you are staying in these districts you can meet up at a meeting point. You will be informed about the exact pickup time by your hotel.
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
Experience
Itinerary
2 pickup location options:
Beyoğlu, Fatih
Sultanahmet Square
Guided tour, Walk
Obelisk of Theodosius III
Guided tour, Walk
Serpent Column
Guided tour, Walk
German Fountain, Sultanahmet Square
Guided tour, Walk
Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Guided tour, Walk
Hagia Sophia
Guided tour, Walk
Topkapi Palace
Guided tour
Grand Bazaar
Guided tour, Walk
Kabataş Ferry Terminal
Boat cruise
Dolmabahce Palace
Pass by
Ortaköy
Pass by
Bosphorus Bridge
Pass by
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
Pass by
Beylerbeyi Palace
Sunset, Pass by
Maiden's Tower
Sunset, Pass by
2 drop-off locations:
Fatih, Beyoğlu
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- See Blue Mosque and admire its beautiful blue tiles
- Visit the Hagia Sophia with its mosaics and large dome
- Experience the amazing Grand Bazaar
- Visit the exhibitions and kiosks in Topkapi Palace
- Enjoy the fantastic sunset over the city from a glass-encased luxury yacht
Full description
See the main historical sights of Istanbul and take a 2.5-hour luxury cruise along the beautiful shoreline as the sun sets.
Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque and the Grand Bazaar. Learn about their histories on a guided tour. See the site of the Ancient Roman hippodrome.
Transfer to the glass-encased luxury yacht in the evening and enjoy a welcome drink of traditional Turkish demirhindi. Enjoy the sights of the city at dusk with informative commentary.
Feel the soothing breeze coming over the Sea of Marmara at dusk on this highlights tour and cruise in Istanbul.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance tickets to the Topkapi Palace
- Lunch in a rooftop terrace restaurant
- 2.5-Hour Bosphorus cruise on a 25-meter yacht
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic beverages
- The Harem in the Topkapi Palace is at your own expense
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, we visit Dolmabahce Palace on Tuesday.
- The Blue Mosque is under an intensive restoration work till April 2023. Visits to mosque interior is prohibited till April 2023.
- The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and it may be replaced with Spice Bazaar or Arasta Bazaar
- From December to February, we may replace Hagia Sophia with Suleymaniye Mosque on Friday due to the Friday prayer in Hagia Sophia
- Hagia Sophia is not a museum and no admission fee to visit the interior, fast tracking is not available for Hagia Sophia. During the high season, it may get busy and there could be a long que.
- There is quite a lot of walkings, so please wear comfortable shoes and get ready for a long walking day right before a very enjoyable luxury yacht cruise
- Ladies are recommended to bring scarfs to use while visiting the Blue Mosque