Istanbul in a Day Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Cruise & More
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Highlights

  • Avail of fast-track entry into all the old town's sites, like Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque.
  • Gain insight on all the attractions visited from your expert English-speaking tour guide.
  • Take a short lunch break and savor a delectable lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Put a classy end to your trip by hopping aboard a luxury yacht for a sunset cruise.
  • Sail along the Bosphorus Strait and notice various palaces, mosques, and Bosphorus bridges pass you by.
  • Nibble on baklava and fresh seasonal fruits and sip on soft drinks while on the yacht.

Your Experience

The first stop on your itinerary is the Blue Mosque. This prominent landmark boasts stunning semidomes, courtyards, and minarets. Soak it all in before heading to Hagia Sophia, a once Christian church that holds significant historical relevance. Visit the Topkapi Palace and the little Hagia Sophia Mosque afterward, both must-see attractions in Istanbul. End your walking tour at 4pm at the Grand Bazaar, the oldest and largest covered marketplace in all the earth!

After exploring the city on foot, get transferred to a yacht that has quite the evening in store for you. Unwind after a tiresome day of sightseeing as you gaze out and watch the sun set over the beautiful Bosphorus Strait! The glass-encased yacht will highlight sights like Dolmabahçe, Çırağan and Beylerbeyi palaces, Çamlıca, and Ortaköy mosques, the Maiden’s Tower, and Bosphorus bridges. Soak it all in while snacking on baklava and fresh season fruits on the luxury yacht! Your boat cruise will end at 7pm.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Expert English-speaking tour guide
  • Lunch
  • 2.5-hour sunset yacht cruise
  • Old City walking tour
  • Taxes and docking fees
  • Live commentary
  • Snacks (baklava, fresh season fruits & soft drinks on the yacht)
  • Hotel transfers
  • Museum entrance fees
  • Tips and shopping expenses

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher with a valid photo ID to your tour guide

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs

  • Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays

Boarding Point

  • Make your way to the entrance of DOLMABAHCE PALACE

  • Look for a person holding a placard that says “Bosphorous Tour”

Get Directions to the Boarding Point

Getting There

  • Nearest bus stop is Dolmabahçe-Tünel, which is a 4-minute walk from the boarding point

  • Buses #37T, 38KT, 48T & 49T will get you here

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

The first stop of your itinerary will be the Blue Mosque, known for its stunning semidomes, courtyards, and minarets.

On Mondays, instead of Hagia Sophia, you'll visit the Underground Cistern.

Since the tour involves a good amount of walking, it's recommended that you wear comfortable footwear and clothing.

After exploring Istanbul on foot, you'll be transferred to a yacht for an evening cruise along the Bosphorus Strait.

You will benefit from fast-track entry into all the old town's sites like Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque.

The Grand Bazaar remains closed on Sundays.

You will have a short lunch break and enjoy a delicious local restaurant meal as part of your experience.

The tour includes a luxurious 2.5-hour sunset yacht cruise along the Bosphorus Strait.

An expert English-speaking tour guide will provide insights and information throughout your visit to various attractions.

Hotel transfers are not included; they must be arranged separately if needed.

On Mon, Hagia Sophia will be replaced with Underground Cistern. On Fri, Blue Mosque will be replaced with Nuruosmaniye Mosque. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sun. This tour involves a good amount of walking, so wear comfortable footwear and clothing.

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