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Istanbul Grand Bazaar
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Istanbul in a Day Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Cruise & More
- For first-timers in Istanbul on a time crunch, this full-day guided tour is ideal.
- Enjoy fast-track entry into all the old town’s sights, including Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque.
- Listen intently to your tour guide who will fill you in on details about the visited attractions
- Take a short lunch break at a lovely local restaurant .
- End your trip on a high note by hopping aboard a luxury yacht for a sunset cruise.
- Channel through the waters and notice the Dolmabahçe palace, the Çamlıca Mosque, and Maiden's Tower pass along the route.
- Savor snacks like baklava and fresh seasonal fruits along with soft drinks on the yacht.
Inclusions
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Entry tickets into attractions
- Lunch
- 2.5-hour sunset yacht cruise
- Snacks (baklava, fresh season fruits & soft drinks on the yacht)
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Walking Tour of Grand Bazaar
- Explore Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets, on this 1.5-hour walking tour with an expert guide.
- Learn of the history and cultural significance of this colorful marketplace spanning over 30,000 square meters, with over 4,000 shops in 60+ aisles!
- Find vendors selling everything from carpets and lamps to jewelry and snacks. Taste some of the local wares or try bargaining for some souvenirs.
- If you’re looking for something in particular, just let your guide know and they will help you out.
- Drinking water will be provided during this tour so you can keep up with the bustling environment.
Inclusions
- Small group walking tour of Grand Bazaar
- English-speaking tour guide
- Drinking water
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Full-Day Guided Tour of Istanbul Highlights with Lunch
- On a full-day tour with hotel pick-ups in Istanbul, see sites like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, and learn about them from your English-speaking guide.
- See the Hippodrome, a former sports and social center with the Serpentine Column from Delphi, the towering Obelisk from Egypt, and more.
- At the Blue Mosque, admire the 6 minarets and blue-tiled interiors followed by a visit to the Topkapi Palace, once home to Ottoman emperors.
- Visit the Hagia Sophia, built over 1400 years ago with a gigantic dome and mosaics, while your guide recounts its turbulent history.
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a Turkish restaurant, and venture into the world’s oldest and largest covered market, the Grand Bazaar, with over 4,000 shops.
Inclusions
- Full-day tour of Istanbul highlights
- English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-ups from select areas
- AC vehicle
- Entry to Hippodrome
- Entry to Blue Mosque
- Entry to Hagia Sophia
- Lunch at a Turkish restaurant
Exclusions
- Topkapi Palace entrance fee (750TL)
- Hotel drop-offs
- Tip: Take a closer look at the fountain that sits in the middle of the courtyard of Topkapi Palace, decorated with floral motifs like tulips and carnations.
- On Sundays, the Grand Bazaar is closed. You will explore authentic local shops instead.
- Strict Dress Code: Women are forbidden to enter the synagogue without covering their heads. Wear decent clothes that cover hair, knees, and shoulders. It is not allowed to wear tank tops, vests, and hats/caps.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.