Blue Mosque guided tour
Blue Mosque guided tour
Take a guided tour of the Blue Mosque, perhaps the most photographed site in Istanbul with its distinctive shape dominating the Sultanahmet skyline.
Cruising along the Bosphorus is a fantastic way to see the Istanbul skyline, as well as the various waterfront districts, each having their own character.
On the Asian side in particular, there is an abundance of attractive and expensive-looking houses, which overlook the water, and cruising past provides an excellent opportunity to see these different architectural styles.
Your cruise begins from the marina just in front of the Spice Market, and will last around two hours.
These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
Blue Mosque guided tour
Take a guided tour of the Blue Mosque, perhaps the most photographed site in Istanbul with its distinctive shape dominating the Sultanahmet skyline.
Full day visit to the Gallipoli battlefields and Troy
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Guided tour of Suleymaniye Mosque
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Guided visit to Çukurcuma and the Museum of Innocence
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Private excursion to Hagia Sophia
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Private tour of the Basilica Cistern
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Shared tour of Dolmabahce Palace
Take a guided tour of the interior of the Dolmabahce Palace, which is sumptuously decorated from floor to ceiling with gold and crystal.
Spice Market tour
Experience the smells and sounds of the Spice Market with this guided tour through its narrow streets and stalls selling herbs and spices, Turkish delight, tea and other delicacies.
Tour of the Grand Bazaar
This privately guided tour will take you beneath the domed roof of the Grand Bazaar to explore its labyrinthine alleys and stalls.
Trip to the Topkapi Palace
Learn about life in the imperial household of the Ottoman sultans with this guided excursion of the Topkapi Palace’s buildings and Treasury.
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.