Private tour of Istanbul jewels
Do this because
- Enjoy a tour which will make you discover the jewels of Istanbul
- Buy spices and nice souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar and at the Spice Market
- Take a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait where Europe meets Asia
What to expect
Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby or cruise ship terminal to start your tour.
Spice Market is a colorful indoor bazaar and has lots of shops offering a variety of spices, purses, flavored teas, Turkish delight, nuts, as well as ceramics, and small souvenirs. Take the public ferry for Bosphorus Cruise to see both Istanbul’s European and Asian sides, Dolmabahce Palace, the Rumelian Fortress, old Ottoman villas, Bosphorus bridges, mosques, and other highlights of the Istanbul tour.
Visit Dolmabahce Palace, an elegant palace with luxury decoration, chandeliers, rugs, crystals, and ceramic fireplaces. Taksim Square; A great place defining modern Turkey. Close to Istiklal Street. Has very good food joints, cafes, shops, bars, night clubs around.
After the tour you will be accompanied back to your hotel or Cruise ship terminal.
Important to know
- Prices are per group (1-8 people) and not per person
- Museum tickets are not included in the price of this tour and children under 7 can get free entrance tickets in museums: please make sure that you have the passport of children as museums will verify their ages for free tickets
- Your guide will meet you in hotels in the areas of Sultanahmet, Taksim, Beyoglu, Ortakoy, Laleli, Sisli and Besiktas and start the tour from there. If your hotel or place of stay is outside these areas, by talking with your local service supplier, you can arrange a pick-up point or set a meeting point with your guide
- Your tour guide will make necessary changes such as switching/swapping sites when the museums are closed
- The Bosphorus cruise is operated on a public ferry boat
What’s included
Guided tour
Private tour
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Transportation
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
GIT - Guided Istanbul Tours
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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