Istanbul Tour: Bosphorus Cruise, Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia

Unwind on a serene Bosphorus Strait cruise and immerse yourself in Istanbul's iconic landmarks. Visit the Blue Mosque, marvel at Hagia Sophia, and explore the Spice Bazaar. It's the ideal introduction to the city's cultural heritage.

Description

Prepare for a full-day adventure in Istanbul! Pickup is available at your preferred meeting point, starting at the Spice Bazaar, a place to shop for traditional products.

Next, enjoy a breathtaking Bosphorus cruise along the strait separating Europe and Asia. Admire the wooden houses, palaces, fortresses, and bridges along the shores.

After the cruise, savor a meal at a traditional restaurant featuring a menu of authentic Turkish dishes, including soup or a cold appetizer, börek, chicken, beef, rice and vegetable kebabs, baklava, and fruit.

Then, visit the historic Hippodrome Square and the magnificent Blue Mosque, known for its Ottoman architecture.

Crossing Sultanahmet Square, enter Hagia Sophia, a monumental structure now a museum. Explore its awe-inspiring interior filled with history and architectural grandeur.

After a memorable 7-hour tour, conclude your adventure in either the Sultanahmet Center or the Taksim Quarter.

Tour without food

You can book a no-lunch ticket option for those preferring to eat independently.

Meeting points

This tour includes pickup at:

Marmaray Sirkeci Station at 9 amAtaturk Cultural Center at 8:30 am

Please note

It is currently not possible to climb the dome of Hagia Sophia. The visit includes only the galleries on the second floor. A QR code on your ticket provides access to an English audio guide. Bring your own earphones to listen.