Skip The Line Private Tour Treasures of Istanbul with Lunch
Overview
Visit > Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace with Harem Section, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar
SKIP-THE-LINE Tickets, Guiding in your own language, Pick up service provided
Explore Historical Peninsula in a unique, personal way. Be enchanted by the mosaics of Hagia Sophia. See the priceless treasures of Topkapi palace including the HAREM Section. Visit the biggest underground cistern of Constantinople. Experience shopping in the grand bazaar, which has been the center of shopping for centuries. Walk along the historical hippodrome and see the German Fountain and obelisk. See the colorful mosaics of the Sultanahmet mosque. Learn history about Byzantines, Ottomans, and Modern Turks from your expert local guide. Do not wait in the long queues with Skip-The-Line tickets provided for you
What's Included
- Pick Up&Drop off from Hotels and Istanbul Port (for the optıon choosen)
- Lunch in the local restaurant
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Professional licenced tour Guide
- Admission fees to attractions
- Personal Expenses
- Beverages with meal
- Tip to the Guide (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pick Up provided from centrally located Istanbul hotels&Istanbul Port (Sultanahmet, Besıktas, Taksim, Sisli)
What To Expect
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Topkapi Palace Museum
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome (pass by)
Grand Bazaar
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Entry fees to Topkapi Palace (55 USD), Hagia Sophia (30 USD), Basilica Cister (25 USD) are excluded
- Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets, so you will skip long ticket lines
- Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- We guarantee that you will be dropped off at the port before your ship onboard time. (for cruise guests)
- Pick-up times will be updated according to your cruise arrival&departure times. (for cruise guests)
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-39776P71
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Pick Up&Drop off from Hotels and Istanbul Port (for the optıon choosen).
- Lunch in the local restaurant.
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.
- Professional licenced tour Guide.
- Admission fees to attractions.
- Personal Expenses.
- Beverages with meal.
- Tip to the Guide (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip The Line Private Tour Treasures of Istanbul with Lunch is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip The Line Private Tour Treasures of Istanbul with Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pick Up&Drop off from Hotels and Istanbul Port (for the optıon choosen)
- Lunch in the local restaurant
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Professional licenced tour Guide
- Admission fees to attractions
- Personal Expenses
- Beverages with meal
- Tip to the Guide (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Entry fees to Topkapi Palace (55 USD), Hagia Sophia (30 USD), Basilica Cister (25 USD) are excluded
- Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets, so you will skip long ticket lines
- Free entry for kids 8yr and below (take passport for children if any)
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
- We guarantee that you will be dropped off at the port before your ship onboard time. (for cruise guests)
- Pick-up times will be updated according to your cruise arrival&departure times. (for cruise guests)
