Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
- Location:Istanbul, Turkey
- Duration:1 day (approx.)
- TOUR Code:2916ISTANBULPRT
No matter what cruise ship you arrive on, this is the perfect do-it-yourself shore excursion to experience the best things to do in Istanbul. This hop-on hop-off tour of Istanbul provides the perfect introduction to the fabled city that spans Asia and Europe. On this shore excursion, you will see how old meets new as you visit Istanbul's must-see historical sites. The nearest stop to the cruise port is Stop 1.
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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The only city in the world built on two continents, Europe and Asia, Istanbul stands on the shores of Bosphorus and guards the precious relics of the world-dominating empires of the Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans. The city is a fascinating link between the east and west, the past and the present.
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.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
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
Schedule Details
Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
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9:30am to 4:00pm - Every 60 minutes
Duration:1 day (approx.)
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Additional Information
- Air-conditioned double-decker bus
- Hop-on hop-off at Taksim Square, Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahce Palace, Old Pera, Edirnekapi and Kumkapi
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
- This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
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
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Most of the stops are near each other and so are the sites. Can walk to most activities.
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