• Galataport Istanbul - Meet the local tour guide at the Istanbul Galata Port Terminal Building, identified by the CURIO TRAVEL sign, at the scheduled time (details provided in the confirmation message). The group will walk 200 meters to Tophane Tram Station and take a tram to the Sultanahmet area, a journey of approximately 20 minutes.
• Galata Koprusu - Cross the Galata Bridge over the Golden Horn.
• Hippodrome - Istanbul, the only city spanning two continents, has served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires for over 2000 years.

The first stop is Hippodrome Square, historically used for chariot races and Byzantine riots during the Roman and Byzantine periods.

• Blue Mosque - The second stop is the Blue Mosque, located a few meters from the Ancient Hippodrome. The mosque is renowned for its stunning blue Iznik tiles.
• Topkapi Palace - Walk approximately 300 meters to Topkapi Palace, which was the residence of the Ottoman sultans and the state’s administrative and educational center. Built between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople, the tour includes a visit to the weapons section.
• Hagia Sophia Mosque - A short walk leads to Hagia Sophia, constructed in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I.

Update for St. Sophia interior visit:
Live guiding is not permitted in St. Sophia after January 15, 2024. Guests should bring smartphones and headphones for their visit. Headphones can be purchased at the entrance for 3.5 USD if needed. The system functions similarly to an audio guide. Guests without smartphones can follow the signs and information provided.

• Kapali Carsi - After a brief lunch break at renowned local restaurants like the Pudding Shop, the tour proceeds to the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets, featuring over 58 covered streets and more than 1,200 shops, attracting 250,000 to 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is famous for its jewelry, pottery, spices, and carpets.

The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be substituted with a visit to the Spice Market.

• Galataport Istanbul - Following the Grand Bazaar, the group will walk to Sultanahmet Tram Station to catch the tram back to Tophane Tram Station. After disembarking, a 200-meter walk returns to the port, concluding the services.

• GUARANTEED On Time Return to PORT
• TRAM tickets
• Professional Licensed Tour guide

• Food and drinks
• Tips
• Entrance Fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip lines)

Ancient Hippodrome – Blue Mosque – Topkapi Palace – Hagia Sophia – Grand Bazaar.
The tram is the quickest mode of transportation from Istanbul port to the Old City, helping you avoid Istanbul’s heavy traffic.
A professional guide will accompany you at the sites, except for St. Sophia, and will have pre-paid tickets to bypass the lines. There will be various options to enjoy famous Turkish cuisine if you wish to have lunch during your visit.

(Live guiding is no longer permitted inside St. Sophia. The guide will provide brief information outside. It is necessary to have smartphones to use the audio guide inside.)

• Dress code is smart casual
• In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Tuesdays : Topkapi Palace replaced by Underground Cistern, On Sundays: Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar on religious holidays will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 15.00 to 17.30
• Tram is the fastest way of transportation to Old city from Istanbul port to escape from Istanbul Heavy Traffic.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.