

# Istanbul in a Day Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Cruise & More

- **Activity Name**: Istanbul in a Day Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Cruise & More
- **Rating**: 4.5 (1.1k+ reviews)
- **Location**: Istanbul, Istanbul
- **City**: Istanbul
- **State**: IB
- **Country**: Turkey
- **Duration**: 10 Hours
- **Activity URL**: https://allevents.in/istanbul/things-to-do/istanbul-in-a-day-tour-hagia-sophia-topkapi-palace-grand-bazaar-cruise-and-more-aidma6p5s9

## About this Activity

Your experience
The first stop on your itinerary is the Blue Mosque. This prominent landmark boasts stunning semidomes, courtyards, and minarets. Soak it all in before heading to Hagia Sophia, a once Christian church that holds significant historical relevance. Visit the Topkapi Palace and the little Hagia Sophia Mosque afterward, both must-see attractions in Istanbul. End your walking tour at 4pm at the Grand Bazaar, the oldest and largest covered marketplace in all the earth!
After exploring the city on foot, get transferred to a yacht that has quite the evening in store for you. Unwind after a tiresome day of sightseeing as you gaze out and watch the sun set over the beautiful Bosphorus Strait! The glass-encased yacht will highlight sights like Dolmabahçe, Çırağan and Beylerbeyi palaces, Çamlıca, and Ortaköy mosques, the Maiden’s Tower, and Bosphorus bridges. Soak it all in while snacking on baklava and fresh season fruits on the luxury yacht! Your boat cruise will end at 7pm.

## Pricing

- **Starting Price**: TRY 8,616
- **Currency**: TRY

## Essential Information

- **Location**: Istanbul, Istanbul
- **Address**: Istanbul, IB, Turkey
- **Coordinates**: 41.0065071, 28.97542

## About the place

The first stop on your itinerary is the Blue Mosque. This prominent landmark boasts stunning semidomes, courtyards, and minarets. Soak it all in before heading to Hagia Sophia, a once Christian church that holds significant historical relevance. Visit the Topkapi Palace and the little Hagia Sophia Mosque afterward, both must-see attractions in Istanbul. End your walking tour at 4pm at the Grand Bazaar, the oldest and largest covered marketplace in all the earth!
After exploring the city on foot, get transferred to a yacht that has quite the evening in store for you. Unwind after a tiresome day of sightseeing as you gaze out and watch the sun set over the beautiful Bosphorus Strait! The glass-encased yacht will highlight sights like Dolmabahçe, Çırağan and Beylerbeyi palaces, Çamlıca, and Ortaköy mosques, the Maiden’s Tower, and Bosphorus bridges. Soak it all in while snacking on baklava and fresh season fruits on the luxury yacht! Your boat cruise will end at 7pm.

## Highlights

Avail of fast-track entry into all the old town's sites, like Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque.Gain insight on all the attractions visited from your expert English-speaking tour guide.Take a short lunch break and savor a delectable lunch at a local restaurant.Put a classy end to your trip by hopping aboard a luxury yacht for a sunset cruise.Sail along the Bosphorus Strait and notice various palaces, mosques, and Bosphorus bridges pass you by.Nibble on baklava and fresh seasonal fruits and sip on soft drinks while on the yacht.

## Inclusions & Exclusions

InclusionsExclusionsExpert English-speaking tour guideLunch2.5-hour sunset yacht cruiseOld City walking tourTaxes and docking feesLive commentarySnacks (baklava, fresh season fruits & soft drinks on the yacht)Hotel transfersMuseum entrance feesTips and shopping expensesExpert English-speaking tour guideLunch2.5-hour sunset yacht cruiseOld City walking tourTaxes and docking feesLive commentarySnacks (baklava, fresh season fruits & soft drinks on the yacht)Hotel transfersMuseum entrance feesTips and shopping expenses

## Additional Information

Cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.

## Frequently Asked Questions

- **Q**: Important Information
  - **A**:
    - On Mon, Hagia Sophia will be replaced with Underground Cistern.
    - On Fri, Blue Mosque will be replaced with Nuruosmaniye Mosque.
    - Grand Bazaar is closed on Sun.
    - This tour involves a good amount of walking, so wear comfortable footwear and clothing.

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## Activity Tags

- **Tags**: Cruises, Historical, City Tours, Walking Tours, Sunset, Boat tours, Markets, Food & Drinks

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