Discover Istanbul in Two Days
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Overview
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Lunch
- Professional art historian guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Overnight accommodation
- Museums Entrance Tickets ( Hagia-Sophia & Cistern )
- Bosphorus Boat Tickets
Day by day
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque Begin your tour program at one of Istanbul's greatest architectural masterpieces; Hagia Sophia. This 6th century basilica will stun you with its towering minarets and beautiful handcrafted mosaics.
- Blue Mosque Head to the Blue Mosque. One of the most famous monuments in all of Turkey, the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) is a monument to the Ottoman empire and its builders. It gets its name from the more than twenty-thousand Iznik blue tiles that adorn its facade and interior.
- Hippodrome You then step back in time a bit to the Hippodrome. Imagine what life might have been like as locals traveled to see the chariot races at this famous sports arena. Take a shopping break as you head to the Grand Bazaar, where you'll have the chance to barter on everything from fine leather goods, to spices and plenty of sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth. After lunch,You will visit the Roman Water Reservoir ; the last monument of the first day. Day Two starts with the Spice Bazaar, a Bosphorus cruise accompanied by your tour guide. Enjoy being treated to several stops along this epic waterway, which divides Europe and Asia. The ferry operates from Eminou, port 3 at Bogaz Hatti. Step onto a traditional boat, with seats on the outside for perfect and unobstructed views of the city around you. We make our first stop at Besiktas, the downtown of European Istanbul. Once the ship sets sail again, pass many lovely houses built along the European Side of the straight. We will pass by huge European Fortresses constructed by Sultan Mehmed II in 1452 before the conquering of Istanbul. After lunch, pass from Bosphorus Bridge to the Asian Continent of The City where you will go to the highest panoramic point of the city; Camlica Hill, from where the whole city is under your feet.
- Grand Bazaar Take a shopping break as you head to the Grand Bazaar, where you'll have the chance to barter on everything from fine leather goods, to spices and plenty of sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Serefiye Sarnici After lunch,You will visit the Roman Water Reservoir ; the last monument of the first day.
- Bosphorus Strait Day Two starts with the Spice Bazaar, a Bosphorus cruise accompanied by your tour guide. Enjoy being treated to several stops along this epic waterway, which divides Europe and Asia. The ferry operates from Kabatas. Step onto a traditional boat, with seats on the outside for perfect and unobstructed views of the city around you. We make our first stop at Besiktas, the downtown of European Istanbul. Once the ship sets sail again, pass many lovely houses built along the European Side of the straight. We will pass by huge European Fortresses constructed by Sultan Mehmed II in 1452 before the conquering of Istanbul.
- Misir Carsisi A Typical Turkish Old Market Where you will smell thousands of Spices,taste Turkish Deligts...
- Camlica Hill After lunch, pass from Bosphorus Bridge to the Asian Continent of The City where you will go to the highest panoramic point of the city; Camlica Hill, from where the whole city is under your feet.
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Pick-up from the Taksim, Sultanahmet, Fatih and Besiktas districts only. Please contact the tour operator for instructions if your hotel is outwith these districts. We need your istanbul Hotel name and address
Schedule
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
What an unforgettable tour! Emre turned a great experience into an incredible one, super helpful, full of insights, and made everything flow effortlessly. Couldn’t have asked for better! Teşekkürler 🙏
We booked a Bosphorus cruise through this agency and everything was seamless. Emre was incredibly helpful—he arranged our transfer, gave clear instructions, and even checked in during the tour to make sure everything was going well. The boat was clean, the views were stunning, and the service was excellent. Highly recommend booking through them!
We had a fantastic experience with this agency during our time in Istanbul. From start to finish, everything was well organized, professional, and smooth. A special thanks to Emre, who went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcomed and well taken care of. His communication was clear, his recommendations were spot on, and he genuinely cared that we had the best experience possible. Whether you're booking tours, transfers, or looking for local advice, Emre is the person to talk to. Highly recommended!
Emre was the perfect guide, taking us around the sights of Istanbul. Full of historical information and interesting facts he took us around the Topkapi Palace, the Basilica and Hagia Sofia followed by a traditional Turkish lunch and a private yacht trip up the European and Asian sides of the Bosforous the following day. Fascinated by Istanbul history, our dad thoroughly enjoyed his trip and we had a great time. Highly recommend!!
Emre ONAL was an exceptional guide, we spent 2 full days with him touring Istanbul His knowledge is unequal and we learned so much of the history,politics and future of Istabul and Turkey from him. Be sure to ask for Emre when taking this tour He is the best
Emre our guide was excellent and helped us navigate our way through Istanbul. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Cisterns were fabulous. Day two was spent on the Bosphorus and on the Asian side - again superb- we also enjoyed the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market.
Meeting Emre for our tour we of, course, did not really know how this would go: A private tour for two days with a guide we had never met in a country we had never been. The two-day tour was fantastic. I mean that truthfully. Emre is an experienced guide, quite knowledgeable about all things Istanbul and Turkiye. Any questions we had (many) were answered fully and truthfully from the story of the language and their history to civil and political life in the country. More importantly I had contacted Emre prior to the tour on WhatsApp advising that my wife had some mobility issues, so we needed a slower type of tour (we are both 75). I asked him to design the tour around that condition. Because of his care and concern about my wife's problem the tour design was perfect for her making it more pleasant than she could have expected. The van was very helpful getting from one place to another, avoiding long walks. He asked only once if we wanted to see shopping places for rugs, etc. We said no and we saw none - that was nice for us. Both days we bought lunch for Emre at the type of restaurants we had asked about. This enabled us to spend that time relaxing and just talking Turkey with him casually. I rarely review on Trip Advisor saving it for either dire warnings to others or expressing outstanding service. This was the latter. We owe Emre a debt of gratitude for the time he spent with us. Thank you, Emre!
Very nice guide, who will bring you to see all istanbul main places in two days ! I really enjoyed the tour Emre gave us even though I don't usually like guided tours. Very nice places and a good choice in food as well, I recommend !
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2 days.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: DE, PT, EN, IT, FR, ES
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 09:00
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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