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Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
- LocationIstanbul, Turkey
- Duration1 day (approx.)
- PortIstanbul
- Tour Code2916ISTANBULPRT
Introduction
Shore Excursion Highlights
- Istanbul shore excursion: Istanbul hop-on hop-off city tour
- Experience the best things to do in Istanbul while in port
- Hop on and off at Taksim Saquare, Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahce Palace, Old Pera, Edirnekapi and Kumkapi
- Enjoy commentary as you see Istanbul’s top attractions
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Art treasures and architectural works will evoke your feelings of nostalgia. Modern day Istanbul boasts the best of both continents. With a colorful and vibrant history Istanbul today is vividly alive and offers you insight into variety of cultures. You’ll see Taksim Saquare, Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahce Palace, Old Pera, Edirnekapi and Kumkapi .
The hop-on hop-off bus tour is primarily a guided city tour on a double-decker bus, however you may hop-on and off at a few selected stops en route. Please see below for a full listing.
This excursion is located within a 20-minute walk to the cruise port, so you determine the time you return to your ship in Istanbul. Please allow yourself ample time to enjoy the excursion and ensure your timely return to the port. This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy
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Additional Information
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned double-decker bus
- Hop-on hop-off at Taksim Square, Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahce Palace, Old Pera, Edirnekapi and Kumkapi
Exclusions
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities (optional)
- Port pickup and drop-off
- This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
Itinerary
Sites seen on the European side include:
- Hagia Sophia (Hop-on Hop-off point)
- Blue Mosque
- Hippodrome
- Underground Cistern
- Gulhane Park
- Archaeological Museum
- Sirkeci Train Station for "Orient Express"
- Topkapi Palace
- Port of Bosphorus
- Boats to Asia and Princes' Islands
- Chamber of Commerce
- New Mosque
- Spice Bazaar
- Galata Bridge
- Women's Prison
- Galata Tower
- Kilic Ali Pasa Mosque
- Tophane (Cannon Factory)
- Kilic Ali Pasa Mosque
- Nusretiye Mosque
- Chamber of Shipping
- Academy of Fine Arts (1st Ottoman Parliament)
- Dolmabahce Mosque
- Dolmabahce Palace (Hop-on Hop-off point)
- Stadium
- Japanese and German Consulates
- Ataturk Cultural Center
- Taksim Square (Hop-on Hop-off point)
- Istiklal Street
- Tarlabasi Avenue
- Golden Horn
- Tuyap Exhibition Center
- Pera Palas Hotel (of Agatha Christie's)
- Old Pera (Hop-on Hop-off point)
- Ataturk Bridge
- Suleymaniye Mosque
- Fatih Mosque
- Aqueduct of Valens
- Pantocrator
- Patriarchate of Fener
- Bulgarian (Metal) Church
- Ahrida Synagogue
- Jewish Hospital
- Justinian Palace
- Pierre Loti Cafe
- Eyup Sultan Mosque
- City Walls
- Egrikapi
- Edirnekapi (Hop-on Hop-off point)
- Topkapi
- Balikli Monastery
- Mevlanakapi
- Silivrikapi
- Abdi Ipekci Sports Halls
- Belgradkapi
- Yedikule Dungeons
- Golden Gate
- Byzantine Harbour
- Doors to Byzantium
- Yenikapi
- Fish Market
- Kumkapi (cloest Hop-on Hop-off point to cruise port)
- Catladikapi
Sites seen on the Asiatic side include:
- Princes' Islands
- Haydarpasa Train Station
- Selimiye Military Headquarters (Where Florence Nightingale was missioned)
- Leander Tower
- Tekfur Palace
Voucher Information
You must present a paper voucher for this tour. We will email a link to access and print your voucher at the Lead Travelers email address. ?
Local Operator Information
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Recent Reviews from Other Travelers
Reviewed by Craig D, October 2011
I was very satisfied and impressed with the way the arrangements with Viator were handled. Everything went exactly as planned. I will definitely use Viator for future travel needs.
Reviewed by Donna L, March 2012
Most of the stops are near each other and so are the sites. Can walk to most activities.
