Your private guide will meet you at Istanbul port with a sign written “Your Name“ on it, anytime you want. After greeted by your guide, you are going to customize your private tour with recommendations of your guide due to your cruiseship schedule. You can kindly find the list of places where you can add to your private tour.
You can decide where you will visit with your guide’s recommendations and you can pay extra for the entrance and parking fees as below.
Entrances and parkings are extra
| Hagia Sophia | Entrance fee : 28-US$ per person | Duration : 45 to 60 Mins. |
| Topkapi Palace | Entrance fee : 65-US$ per person | Duration : 1,5 to 2 Hours. |
| Underground Cistern | Entrance fee : 38-US$ per person | Duration : 30 to 60 Mins. |
| Hipodrome, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Spice Market | Entrance fee : Free | |
| Old City Parking | 10-US$ for a Minivan | |
| Shopping Break | Free | Duration : Depends on interest |
Update for St. Sophia interior visit :
Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD
The system is similar to audio guide system. Guests who does not have smart phones will follow the signs and the given informations on the signs . For more information https://ar.demx.org.tr can be visited on your smart phone.
Dress Code
Men : Knees MUST be covered. Long shorts and/or pants
Women : Head, shoulders and legs must be covered. Covers will ve sold in front of St. Sophia and will be given for use in fron of blue mosque Shoes are not to be worn in mosques.
You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
You DO NOT have to make pre-payment during reservation process.
You can make the full payment at the end of the tour in cash (USD - Euro - Turkish Lira) or by credit card (Visa Card or Mastercard).
✅ Professional English Speaking tour guide (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Japanese speaking guides can be organised when request)
✅ Private transportation with A/C vehicles
✅ Local taxes
❌ Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
❌ Tips to driver and tour guide
❌ Entrance Fees
❌ Car Parking Fees
| Number of Pax | Price in US$ Per Person |
|---|---|
English Speaking Tour Guide & Minivan(Up to 12 people, not per person) |
274-US$ |
English Speaking Tour Guide & Minivan(Up to 13 - 20 people, not per person) |
344-US$ |
| Number of Pax | Price in US$ Per Person |
|---|---|
English Speaking Tour Guide & Minivan(Up to 12 people, not per person) |
274-US$ |
English Speaking Tour Guide & Minivan(Up to 13 - 20 people, not per person) |
344-US$ |
| April | 12 |
| May | 5, 11, 19 |
| June | 7, 26 |
| July | 6, 12, 13, 15 |
| August | 13, 16, 29 |
| September | 1, 19 |
| October | 12, 21 |
| November | 7, 10, 19 |
| December | 6 |