Discover the Historic Areas of Istanbul on a private tour of the Sultanahmet Old City with skip-the-line tickets for a 90-minute Bosphorus Cruise. See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and more. Extended option: see more highlights such as the Grand Bazaar.

Highlights
  • Explore Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Old City on foot with a 5-Star Private Guide
  • Discover the history and heritage of the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey
  • See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Egyptian Bazaar and other highlights
  • Enjoy a 90-minute boat cruise along the scenic Golden Horn with skip-the-line tickets
  • Explore more on foot and see the Grand Bazaar, Nuruosmaniye Mosque, and more (4,5-hour option only)
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Activity details

Facilities
  • 3,5-hour to 4,5-hour
  • Private TourOnly your group - no strangers
  • Roso PromiseTop expert guide · Tailor-made plan · Flexible stops
  • Top expert guide Hand-picked by our local team
  • Walking Tour
  • Skip-the-line tickets for a 90-minute Bosphorus Boat Cruise
  • Languages Language of your choice
Full description
The Sultanahmet Old City and Bosphorus Strait feature Istanbul's most impressive royal palaces, mosques, castles, bridges and historic monuments. On this tour you can combine sightseeing the city on foot with a sightseeing cruise along the Bosphorus. See 4x more sights and discover Istanbul like never before!

Choose the 3,5-hour option to book a 2-hour walking tour combined with a 1,5-hour sightseeing cruise. This way you can discover Istanbul like never before. The walking tour of the Old City will cover historic areas that showcase Turkish history, culture and heritage from the Byzantine-era to the Ottoman Empire. You will explore the monuments, fountains and ancient ruins in the Sultanahmet Square, hear about the famous misunderstanding surrounding the Blue Mosque, and learn how Hagia Sophia transformed from a 6th-century cathedral to a mosque. Explore the narrow streets and alleys of one of the world’s largest capitals and feel the lively atmosphere and appetizing aromas of the Egyptian Spice Market.

The guide will escort you to the dock by the Galata Bridge overlooking the Golden Horn, and provide important information before you board the cruise boat on your own. During the 1,5-hour sightseeing cruise with audio guide you will see the highlights of the Bosphorus Strait, such as the fabulous Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden Tower, Rumeli Fortress, Çiragan Palaces, Ortakoy Mosque and the oldest Bosphorus Bridge. Free tea or water will be offered onboard.

Choose the 4,5-hour option to book a 3-hour walking tour combined with a 1,5-hour sightseeing cruise. This tour is ideal for those who want to see more of Istanbul, taking advantage of the service of a Private Local Guide who will help you navigate the crowded, winding alleys of the capital with ease. You will stop by the 17th-century Nuruosmaniye Mosque and find out why Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s busiest markets!

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Includes

    Private Walking Tour of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet Old City with Tickets for a Bosphorus Boat Cruise (sightseeing route depends on the option selected)

  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • Skip-the-line tickets for a 90-minute Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Audio Guide
  • Free tea or water during the boat cruise
  • Extended walking tour with highlights such as the Grand Bazaar (4,5-hour option only)
  • Extended walking tour with highlights such as the Grand Bazaar (in 3,5-hour option)
Meeting point

3,5-hour: Istanbul Old City Tour with Cruise: World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Doktor Eminpaşa Sokak, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet your guide in front of the World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Divanyolu Caddesi, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour. Open in Google Maps

4,5-hour: Istanbul Old City & Grand Bazaar Tour with Cruise: World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Doktor Eminpaşa Sokak, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet your guide in front of the World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Divanyolu Caddesi, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour. Open in Google Maps

Important information

What you should know

  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • Please note that the route of your walking tour will depend on the option selected.
  • Your Private Guide will only accompany you during the 2- or 3-hour walking tour. They will escort you to the dock and provide all the necessary information about the cruise. You will board on your own.
  • During the cruise you can enjoy the official audio guide tour in English, German, French, Spanish and Russian.
  • Skip-the-line tickets for the 90-minute Bosphorus Boat Cruise allow you to board at any time without waiting in line at the tickets.
  • For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.