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All Inclusive Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show from Istanbul
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Make the most of an evening in Istanbul with a sparkling 5-hour dinner cruise experience on the Bosphorus Strait. Admire spectacular views of Istanbul’s beautifully illuminated palaces, mosques and Bosphorus bridges, and enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner with select drinks. Glittering entertainment from belly dancers, whirling dervishes and other artistes is included, along with hotel pickup and drop-off. Upgrade to an unlimited alcoholic drinks package if you wish.
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$36.50
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$36.50

Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour
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Prepare to be awed by Istanbul’s magnificent architecture, rich history, and eclectic bazaars as you discover the unmissable highlights of the Old City on this 1-, 2-, or 3-day private tour. Marvel over the glorious Hagia Sophia, learn how the Blue Mosque earned its famous nickname, and see the ancient Basilica Cistern. Tour Topkapi Palace to gain an insight into the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman sultans and their harem, and browse the legendary Grand Bazaar, where you find everything from carpets to Turkish delight.
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$175.00
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$175.00
per group

Whirling Dervish Ceremony: Go on a Spiritual Journey
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Marvel at the mystique of whirling dervishes as they gracefully dance the ceremonial ‘sema’ Mevlevi at the emblematic Hodjapasha Dance Theater in Istanbul. Enjoy a cultural evening in Istanbul during this age-old performance of choreographed spiritual dancing accompanied by traditional music and Persian chanting. Before the show, set the mood with Turkish delight and a drink at the bar. Then, admire the dervishes as they elegantly twist and turn in their white flowing gowns.
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$41.71
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$41.71

Full Day: Classic Istanbul Tour Including Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace
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Experience Istanbul’s timeless sights on a full-day tour of the city’s stunning historic places. Listen for the ancient echoes of pounding hooves and charioteers at Hippodrome Square and spot the distinctive tiles of the Blue Mosque. See the Byzantine mosaics and minarets of Hagia Sophia, then follow in the footsteps of powerful sultans, courtiers, and generals at Topkapi Palace. Finish your tour in the vibrant Grand Bazaar, browsing bright displays of handicrafts, carpets, and souvenirs.
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$70.00
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$70.00

Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour İstanbul 3 Hours Tour And Golden Horn
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Sunset Cruise Tour allows you to see many historical places in Istanbul. Even if you know every part of the city, the richness of colors at sunset offers an entirely new perspective. Therefore, if you have just arrived in the town, tours organized at sunset offer you great opportunities. Thus, you can watch every place you need to see in Istanbul and observe how the evening affects the city.
You can get immortal memories by taking unique Bosphorus photos with your loved ones. Within the scope of Sunset Cruise Bosphorus, our tour offers you this opportunity with high quality.
The Sunset Bosphorus tour takes 3 hours in total. It begins with the exploration of the Golden Horn and concludes with a one-hour tour of the Asian and European sides of the Bosphorus.
If you want to watch how the sun sets down in Istanbul from the Bosphorus, our tour offers you all the opportunities you dream of. Since our tours attract great attention every year, making a reservation in advance is recommended.
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$20.85
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$20.85

Small Group Tour: Essential Istanbul
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Explore the top attractions in Sultanahmet (the old city) on a full-day tour with a knowledgeable guide. Take in UNESCO World Heritage sites and famous monuments in Istanbul including the stunning Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome. Then follow your guide through the Grand Bazaar, browsing the shops of hundreds of vendors with an array of textiles, jewelry, perfumes, spices and more. Your guide shares the long history of Istanbul with your small group, which is limited to 10 participants to ensure a more intimate experience.
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$59.00
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$59.00

Sunset Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour In Istanbul For 2 Hours
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Sunset Cruise Tour allows you to see many historical places in Istanbul. Even if you know every part of the city, the richness of colors at sunset offers an entirely new perspective. Therefore, if you have just arrived in the town, tours organized at sunset offer you great opportunities. Thus, you can watch every place you need to see in Istanbul and observe how the evening affects the city.
You can get immortal memories by taking unique Bosphorus photos with your loved ones. Within the scope of Sunset Cruise Bosphorus, our tour offers you this opportunity with high quality.
The Sunset Bosphorus tour takes 2 hours in total. It begins with the exploration of the Asian side of the Bosphorus for 1-hour and the European side of the Bosphorus for another 1-hour.
If you want to watch how the sun sets down in Istanbul from the Bosphorus, our tour offers you all the opportunities you dream of. Since our tours attract great attention every year, making a reservation in advance is recommended.
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$10.43
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$10.43

Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour İstanbul 4H Tour And Golden Horn And Rumeli Fortress
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For visitors looking to go beyond Taksim and Sultanahmet Square, the Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour is the perfect way to see the city from a new perspective. This half-day tour allows you to explore the Bosphorus Strait, see the Golden Horn, and visit the Rumeli Fortress – all while enjoying a delicious Turkish breakfast. With a range of convenient pickup locations and included brunch, the Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour is the perfect way to start your day in Istanbul.
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$26.07
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$26.07

Historic Off the Beaten Path Tour of the Real Istanbul
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Discover Istanbul on a full-day tour that travels on foot and public transit to historic landmarks and local cultural hubs. Start by touring the Hippodrome, Serefiye Cistern and Grand Bazaar, then take a break for Turkish coffee, pastry and hookah (tobacco pipe). Visit the book and paper market Sahaflar Çarşısı, which started in the Byzantine era, then tour Istanbul University. Continue to Suleymaniye Mosque, the Spice Bazaar and the Church of St George before winding through the districts of Fener and Balat — the old Greek and Jewish neighborhoods.
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$72.99
Price varies by group size
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$72.99
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Istanbul Classics and Highlights! Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Topkapi and more!
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Explore the highlights of Istanbul in a day with this small group tour. Delve right into the history and culture of the city with a guide. Start your tour with a visit to the old Hippodrome, then continue to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Museum and the Grand Bazaar amongst other places. Enjoy some delicious Turkish food during your included lunch.
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$65.00
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$65.00

Full Day Historical Walking Tour of Istanbul Old City from Hagia Sophia
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We will be meeting with our guests at the gate of the Hagia Sophia and will start our walking tour with visiting Hagia Sophia, officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and formerly the Church of Hagia Sophia is a Late Antique place of worship in Istanbul.
Afterward, we will visit Blue Mosque, A functioning mosque, it also attracts large numbers of tourist visitors. It was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains Ahmed's tomb, a madrasah and a hospice. Hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls, and at night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the mosque’s five main domes, six minarets, and eight secondary domes.
Then we walk to the Hippodrome square and see the city walls and the Leather atelier workshop. You will be seeing each part of the production. After the lunch break, we will visit Topkapi Palace, it served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.
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$30.24
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$30.24

Private Guided Istanbul Day Tour
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Take the time to explore Istanbul’s most magnificent sites at your own pace with a full-day, guided tour of the city's historic places and landmarks. Follow in the footsteps of charioteers and Roman soldiers at the Hippodrome, then see the arcing tiles of the Blue Mosque. Listen for the whispers of courtiers and sultans inside Topkapi Palace, then see Hagia Sophia’s stunning murals and minarets. Browse the vibrant displays at the iconic Grand Bazaar, with inside tips on the best places to find carpets, handicrafts and local souvenirs.
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$90.00
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$90.00

Whirling Dervishes at Hodjapasha
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Uncover the sacred practice of the mystical Sufis at an authentic Mevlevi Sema Ceremony held at Istanbul’s Hodjapasha, and witness the 800-year-old tradition that has been preserved on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Be mesmerized by the bizarre yet beautiful sight of the Whirling Dervishes as they perform their unique spiritual rituals during an hour-long show, including a live orchestra and 360-video projections.
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$30.00
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$30.00

Best of Istanbul in 1 Day
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This Special Full-Day tour takes you to the main tourist attractions that are a must for any visitor to Istanbul. This includes the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, The Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar.
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$74.59
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$74.59
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One Day Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul: Lunch Included
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Visit the notorious WWI battlefields of Gallipoli in just one day on this full-day tour from Istanbul, including lunch and hotel pick-up. See ANZAC Cove, where the troops first landed; visit the ANZAC Commemorative Site, where the Dawn Service is held; walk along Brighton beach; and learn about the war from both perspectives as you view the Allied and Turkish trenches at Johnston's Jolly.
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$99.06
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$99.06

Top Sites Of Istanbul: Half Day Small-Group tour
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Get the perfect introduction to Istanbul’s most iconic places during a half-day tour of the old city with an experienced guide. Step into the world of Ottoman sultans and Byzantine emperors as you make your way from the Hippodrome to the Blue Mosque and the underground Basilica Cistern. Explore the gleaming mosaics at Hagia Sophia, then immerse yourself in the bright colors, vivid scents and bustling aisles of the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy the personal experience of a small-group tour, with insider tips and advice from a local.
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$72.99
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$72.99

Full Day Private Istanbul Old city Tour
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Step into the golden ages of the Ottoman, Byzantine and Roman empires with a full-day, private tour through Istanbul’s Old City. See the monuments and historic sites of Hippodrome Square, where Roman charioteers raced in ancient times, then explore St. Sophia's stunning architecture and museum. See the iconic tiles, mosaics and slender minarets of the Blue Mosque and browse traditional handicrafts inside the Grand Bazaar. Learn about the lives of sultans and courtiers at Topkapi Palace, which contains a remarkable collection of Turkey's greatest holy relics, imperial treasures and artwork.
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$78.57
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$78.57
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Vip Ticket For Hagi̇a Sophi̇a
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Meet your guide in front of the museum and skip the long ticket lines and enter the legendary Hagia Sophia the shortest way. You can save up to 2 hours by not standing in the famous ticket queues.
You will get a brief 30 minutes orientation about the long history of Hagia Sophia and how to get to the different parts of the building. Then, you can enjoy the building at your own pace. You can spent the whole day inside or just have a quick glance on its impressive beauty.
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$7.30
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$7.30

Blue Mosque and Hippodrome Guided Tours
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Blue Mosque is one of the best examples of the Ottoman classical era with its stunning six minarets. Why Blue Mosque is the most visited mosque in Istanbul and why that is the only mosque with six minarets? Learn all the details about Blue Mosque and Hippodrome from our experienced tour guides! The tour starts at the right in front of the Hippodrome, guide will greet you with the GULLİVER TOUR’S Flag
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$7.30
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$7.30

Hagia Sophia: Entry with Guided Tour
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The Hagia Sophia is one of Istanbul’s most popular attractions, with the lines to match. Shave off potentially hours of wait time on this guided tour to the 1500-year-old Orthodox church-turned-mosque—now a must-see museum.
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$15.63
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$15.63

Rhythm of the Dance Show at Hodjapasha
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Prepare for an evening of non-stop entertainment with an exciting 75-minute Rhythm of the Dance show at the legendary Hodjapasha in Istanbul. Feel the electric rhythms of Turkey as you enjoy shimmying belly dancers, energetic folklore dances and dazzling costumes, accompanied by live music and 360-degree video projections.
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$30.00
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$30.00

Must – See Bosphorus Stops 1 +2 (Europe + Asia)
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Cruise the stunning Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn and experience three of the best Istanbul sights on this adventure-filled full-day sightseeing tour. This tour takes you on a boat ride on the Bosphorus Strait to savor spectacular sights of bridges, palaces, mosques and fortresses. Stop at Dolmabahçe Palace for a guided tour and explore the alluring scents and colors of the Spice Bazaar. Visit Rüstem Pasha Mosque on top of Camlica Hill and capture wide views of the skyline. Plus, enjoy a delicious 3-course meal along the beautiful shoreline.
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$104.27
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$104.27

Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace Half Day Tour
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Experience the main attractions of Istanbul, as well as the small but equally wonderful details of the city on this small-group tour. Your guide takes you on an in-depth tour of both Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. You'll hear interesting stories that other tours fail to mention. .
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$26.07
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$26.07
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2 Days 1 Night Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul by Plane with Optional Balloon Ride
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Discovering Cappadocia’s eroded landscape is a top experience in Turkey, but reaching the remote region can be a challenge if time is limited. Combining round-trip flights, ground transport, and activities, this small-group tour is an easy way to maximize your sightseeing time. Included boutique accommodations are in a cave hotel, for a uniquely Cappadocian experience that ensures a memorable stay.
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$469.23
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$469.23
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