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Don't miss to visit these must-see attractions in Istanbul with a local expert! Meet your local guide at the entrance of the Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern, skip the lines and enjoy the tours. Highlights - Enter the Hagia Sophia & Basilica the fastest way inside - Explore the world's most famous Christian church - Discover the 1.500-year-old water cistern and Medus heads - Benefit from the tours with a local expert - Enjoy the stories of the Hagia Sophia at the guide app in 10 languages - Avoid waiting at lines and enjoy more of your time in Istanbul - 30 minutes guided tour at each attraction All trips to Istanbul should include a visit to the most famous Christian church in the world for 1.000 years (and since 500 years a Mosque), the Hagia Sophia, and the 1.500-year-old water cistern Basilica, famous for its Medusa heads and many Hollywood Blockbusters. Both attractions are located just next to each other in the old town in Sultanahmet Square. At the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, meet a local guide who takes you through a fast-track line to enter the site, followed by a highlights tour in English. After the tour you can stay inside the attractions as long as you want. Begin your tour at either attraction. Your local guide will help you get oriented and advise you of the best time to visit both attractions so as to avoid long lines. You may use the same voucher for both experiences, even on different days. While on the boat, take photos of the whole city and admire important monuments and mosques from a distance. The boat will return to its departure point and then you are free to continue your sightseeing. We wish you a wonderful and pleasant stay in Istanbul. Start/Opening Times Hagia Sophia: 10am, 10:30am and 11:30am. Basilica Cistern: 12pm, 1pm and 3pm Languages Hagia Sophia and Hagia Sophia 30 minutes tour: English-speaking guide Audioguide app for Hagia Sophia: English, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Arabic, German and Turkish. Others For a better experience download the Hagia Sophia audio guide app before the tour. Search in IOS or Android store for the Istanbul Welcome Card Hagia Sophia Audio Guide and download for free. We skip the lines but can not skip the security check

Explore the Grand Bazaar with its 4.000 shops full of treasures. Highlights - Shop til you drop - Learn how to bargain - Find your way around Grand Bazaar Tour with Historian Guide The Grand Bazaar, is bigger than any shopping mall in the world, it is one of the oldest and largest covered bazaars in the world. Here you'll find everything you can imagine! Textiles, shoes, handbags, tailor made suits, dresses, silver, gold, diamonds, household goods, souvenirs, carpets, arts, real antiques, rarities and a lot of imitations and much more... Come and find out yourself if the handbag or carpet is real or just an imitation! On this tour, your guide will give you information about the history, will teach you the basics of how to bargain and will show you how to find your way around in this very big Bazaar. Afterwards you can enjoy and discover the Grand Bazaar by yourself.

Enjoy fast track entry, discover the Basilica Cistern and the mystery of Medusa heads from the Greek mythology. Highlights - Learn from a local historian guide - Get to know the story of the Medusa heads - Basilica Cistern Tour by Historian Guide - Visit with your historian guide the biggest ancient water cistern in Istanbul. The cistern was built in the year 532 and constructed by using 336 columns. - The Medusa Heads at the Basilica Cistern This two very big Medusa heads were used as plinths in the cistern. In Greek mythology, Medusa was a female monster with snakes on her head and anyone that looked into her eyes was instantly turned into stone. This and much more you will learn from your historian guide during this Basilica Cistern tour.

Join the only cruise tour in Istanbul where you will see the Golden Horn and Bosphorus! you can relax on this 120 minute Golden Horn and Bosphoros cruise. Meet your guide across the Hagia Sophia and go together down to the pier behind the Hagia Sophia. Discover the Golden Horn, and the 32 km long Bosporus. See Istanbul’s main attractions, including magnificent palaces, ancient castles and famous hills and parks, as well as spectacular seaside residences from different centuries while passing under famous bridges. You will pass by Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress and Beylerbeyi Palace. You will aslo get to see some historical landmarks from a distance such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower, and Galata Tower. Highlights of this Cruise Tour: Admire the Golden Horn and Bosporus Enjoy the highlights between Europe and Asia See historical sights and the Bosphorus bridge Capture amazing pictures along the journey 120-minute cruise tour in Istanbul English speaking tour guide

Buy your Hagia Sophia Ticket Online, Skip the Lines, enjoy a Highlights Tour and benefit of the Audio Guide App! We will personally meet you at the Hagia Sophia and bring you inside the fastest way. Inside you will enjoy a 30 minute tour with an official Hagia Sophia tour guide and will not miss any historical information about this monumental building, which was for 1.000 years the biggest Church on Earth and since 1453 converted into a Mosque. With your guide you will skip the lines and enjoy the Hagia Sophia Highlights Tour After the tour you can ask your tour guide anything you want to know about the Hagia Sophia, Byzantine Empire or Istanbul. If you have no further questions you will get your Hagia Sophia plan and can start discovering the building on your own pace as long as you want and listen to the informative audio guide app on your smartphone. Languages Highlights Tour: English. Audioguide App available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic and Chinese. How does it work After your order you will receive a confirmation with the meeting point at the Hagia Sophia, and the download details for our Hagia Sophia Audio App. Please show the confirmation to your guide at the Hagia Sophia.

If you want to spend a calm day far away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul, this excursion to Princess Island is perfect! Enjoy a cruise on the Marmara Sea to the Princess Islands. Your ferry will bring you in 75 minutes to the Princess Islands Büyükada. Princess Islands Istanbul IIn the times of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire the islands were used as exile sites and as a monastery region. Today only 4 of the total 9 Princes’ Islands are open to public settlement. Your boat will bring you to the most famous and most beautiful of these island called Büyükada. The name is meaning Big Island and the size of the island is 5,4 km2 and has 7.300 inhabitants. Except fire brigade, police and ambulance only carriages andbicycles are allowed here. What you can do - Take a walk through the center and get used to the silence that reigns on the island. - See the Merkez Eczanesi, a pharmacy from 1870, and feel like beeing in a time tunnel. - Go to the Hamlaci Street 4 and see the ruin of the villa, in which Trotsky lived in exile between 1929 and 1933, writing his autobiography and the three volumes on the "History of the Russian Revolution". - Rent a bike and take a round trip on the island. Along the way, admire the magnificent old villas lining up the streets. - Explore the Greek Orthodox St. George Church on top of the island's talles hill. - Enjoy fantastic views of Istanbul, the Marmara Sea and the neighboring islands. - Stop over and visit the former Greek Orphanage, Europe’s largest and the worlds second largest wooden house. - Have a delicious lunch in one of the many restaurants around the harbour. - Go to one of the public beaches (halk plaji) or beach clubs for swimming and sunbathing or keep on exploring the island. - If you like hiking, you can also walk the island tour. Boat departure times: 10:40 / 11:40 / 12:40 / 13:40 / 14:40 Boat return times: 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 / 18:00

Skip the long lines and enter Hagia Sophia with a local guide who will give you a brief introduction and orientation tips. Explore the monument on your own and admire the architectural miracles and the beautiful mosaics inside. Highlights Skip the line and enter the legendary Hagia Sophia Get a brief introduction and orientation tips from your local guide Access the galleries upstairs and take beautiful photographs of the main area below Advantages Skip the ticket line Save up to 2 hours Orientation walk with guide Hagia Sophia Fast Track Entry Take the shortest way into the legendary Hagia Sophia of Istanbul. Choose the time that suits you best, meet your guide in front of the museum, and pass the long ticket lines directly to the entrance. You can save up to 2 or 3 hours by not standing in the famous queues. You will get a brief 15 minutes orientation about the long history of Hagia Sophia and how to get to the different parts of the building to see the different pieces. Then, you can enjoy the building at your own pace. You can spend the whole day inside or just have a quick glance at its impressive beauty. Hagia Sophia will stun you with its size, volume, and decoration as it has been doing since the times of the Roman Empire. It bears the traces of different ages, religions, sects, and cultures. You will not regret visiting this timeless glory. Languages 15 min. orientation walk with guide in English.

This is the shortest way into the glorious Topkapi Palace Museum of Istanbul which has been the house of the Ottoman sultans for 4 centuries. Choose the time that fits you best, meet your guide in front of the palace and pass by the long ticket lines directly to the entrance. Highlights See famous courtyards and gates of Topkapi Palace Visit the galleries of royal collections at your own pace Get the most important points from your guide at the beginning See the best views over the Golden Horn and Bosphorus You can save up to 2 hours from the famous waiting lines and spare it for your trip. The options for the starting time are 11:30 and 13:30 every day except Tuesdays! If you miss your meeting, no problem, you can just take any of the following sessions without any extra charge! You will be given a brief orientation by a professional guide about what the Topkapi Palace was through its very long past and where to find different courtyards and galleries. Your guide will take you through the first two portal gates talking about the place and buildings while passing the first courtyard. After security checks and entrance, there will be some more introduction about what to see inside like the council hall, arms and armoury section or holy relics and more. Then, you can just enjoy the palace at your own pace. You can enjoy a long coffee break in-between looking over a spectacular Bosphorus view or quickly finish your walk around. It is possible to walk around in an hour and then leave. Or you might stay inside for several hours with detailed observations. Others 15 minute orientation walk with guide is included

200 years of Extraordinary History Millions and millions of people have flocked through the doors of Madame Tussauds since they first opened over 200 years ago and it remains just as popular as it ever was. There are many reasons for this enduring success, but at the heart of it all is good, old-fashioned curiosity. Rub Shoulders With Our Stars. Get Closer To them; 200 years of Extraordinary History Millions and millions of people have flocked through the doors of Madame Tussauds since they first opened over 200 years ago and it remains just as popular as it ever was. There are many reasons for this enduring success, but at the heart of it all is good, old-fashioned curiosity. Rub Shoulders With Our Stars. Get Closer To them; History & Leaders Meet with world leaders at Madame Tussauds İstanbul! Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Suleyman the Magnificent many others... Music Get your backstage pass to the music event of the year. Meet Justin Bieber, take to the stage with pop icons Rihanna and Lady Gaga, and moonwalk alongside Michael Jackson! Here's just a few of the famous faces you'll meet in our Music area... Culture Encounter some of the greatest intellectuals, geniuses, writer and artists that have shaped our world. Here's just a few of the famous faces you'll meet in Madame Tussauds İstanbul. Sport On your marks, get set, go! This is your chance to see the world's biggest sports stars up close. Feel the adrenaline rush of meeting Olympic legends! Here's just a few of the famous faces you'll meet in our Sport area... VIP Party Walk the red carpet, strike a pose for the paparazzi, and join the party to end all parties! Mingle with your favourite A-List celebrities, rub shoulders with the stars and cosy up to Hollywood's hottest hunks. Duration: Approximately 1 and a half hours but feel free to stay as long as you like. Start/opening time: at 10am. End/closing time: at 8pm.

Discover two fascinating sides of Istanbul with a cruise along the Bosphorous and a bus trip exploring the roots of the city. Immerse yourself in a rich, vibrant history and landscape while exploring this wondrous cultural landscape. Make your way to the shores of the Bosporus, board a boat, and head out into the waters. Cruising along the shoreline, gaze at the views of the opulent Dolmabahce Palace and the simplicity of the solitary Leanders Tower. Remark at the expansive suspension bridges connecting the city, the grandeur of the Rumeli Fortress, and the many fine seaside mansions. Afterwards, climb Pierre Loti Hill by cable car and enjoy the fantastic panoramic views of the city below, before boarding a bus and heading into the streets. The northern bank of the Golden Horn, dive into a dynamic immigrant district with a long-standing history. Settled long ago by Byzantine Jews and Italian traders, drive through history in Balat, viewing the extravagance of the Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian. Visit the stately Jewish Hospital and the picturesque facade of the Fener Orthodox Patriarchate. See the long Byzantine City Walls, the strongest fortification of the middle age. An opportunity to experience two unique sides of this captivating city on the sea, be drawn into the allure of Istanbul from the amazing scenery along the water's edge of the Bosporus, by ground through Balat, and from the soaring heights of the cable car.

Explore the most awe-inspiring areas of Istanbul, one of the single most beautiful cities in both Europe and the Middle East – for it is the city that bridges these two contrasting continents. Start by becoming acquainted with your knowledgeable guide, who will accompany you throughout the duration of this exciting tour and tell you all about the interesting history and fun facts behind every Istanbul landmark you come across. Your first destination is the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, where your senses will discover pleasures unbeknownst to them until that moment. Admire the staggering abundance and variety of not only spices, but also fruits, vegetables and flowers that line the exotic stores. Afterwards, join a relaxing cruise along the Bosphorus, the magnificent river that splits Istanbul into a Western and a Middle Eastern half. Contemplate the breath-taking marble palaces and ancient wooden villas of beautiful Ottoman architecture. These elegant old buildings stand in stark contrast with the more modern residential luxury apartments erected alongside them, so that Istanbul’s wealthy can relax while enjoying the views of the shimmering waterway. Then, it is time see from the outside Rumeli Fortress, a historical armament erected to keep a watchful eye over the appreciated river, a hub of international commerce back in the day. This fortress is a grand example of military architecture and it can be seen from the sea during the tour. This trip will make you fall in love with this bewildering, multicultural city while you discover its more historical side. Others Spice Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

This is the shortest way into the glorious Topkapi Palace Museum of Istanbul which had been the house of the Ottoman sultans for 4 centuries. Choose the time fits you best, meet your guide in front of the palace and pass by the long ticket lines directly to the entrance. Highlights - See famous courtyards and gates of Topkapi Palace - Visit the galleries of royal collections at your own pace - Get the most important points from your guide at the beginning - See the best views over the Golden Horn and Bosphorus Advantages - Skip the ticket line and save up to 2 hours - Orientation walk with guide Topkapi Palace Fast Track Entry If you miss your meeting, no problem, you can just take any of the following sessions without any extra charge! You will be given a brief orientation by a professional guide about what the Topkapi Palace was through its very long past and where to find different courtyards and galleries. Your guide will take you through the first two portal gates talking about the place and buildings while passing the first courtyard. After security checks and entrance, there will be some more introduction about what to see inside like the council hall, arms and armory section or holy relics and more. Then, you can just enjoy the palace at your own pace. You can enjoy a long coffee break in-between looking over a spectacular Bosphorus view or quickly finish your walk around. It is possible to walk around in an hour and then leave. Or you might stay inside for several hours with detailed observations.

Skip the long lines and enter Hagia Sophia with a local guide who will give you a brief introduction and orientation tips. Explore the monument on your own and admire the architectural miracles and the beautiful mosaics inside. Highlights - Skip the line and enter the legendary Hagia Sophia - Get a brief introduction and orientation tips from your local guide - Access the galleries upstairs and take beautiful photographs of the main area below Advantages - Skip the ticket line and save up to 2 hours - Orientation walk with guide Hagia Sophia Fast Track Entry Take the shortest way into the legendary Hagia Sophia of Istanbul. Choose the time that suits you best, meet your guide in front of the museum, and pass the long ticket lines directly to the entrance. You can save up to 2 or 3 hours by not standing in the famous queues. You will get a brief 15 minutes orientation about the long history of Hagia Sophia and how to get to the different parts of the building to see the different pieces. 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. Hagia Sophia will stun you with its size, volume, and decoration as it has been doing since the times of the Roman Empire. It bears the traces of different ages, religions, sects, and cultures. You will not regret visit this timeless glory.

Discover the meaning of life with this extraordinary performance of the traditional sema ritual, a form of Sufi dance. You know what we are talking about; the dance where a group of dervishes twirl and twirl in a never ending spin. Sufism is a mystical branch of Islam and deals not so much with theological aspects, like religion does, as with the transcendent metaphysical aspects of existence, a s Discover the meaning of life with this extraordinary performance of the traditional sema ritual, a form of Sufi dance. You know what we are talking about; the dance where a group of dervishes twirl and twirl in a never ending spin. Sufism is a mystical branch of Islam and deals not so much with theological aspects, like religion does, as with the transcendent metaphysical aspects of existence, a study of the subtext of life, if you will. The sema ritual was originally inspired by the poems of mediaeval Persian mystic Yalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, popularly known simply as Rumi. While performing the sema, dervishes don’t whirl, as some believe, to produce a self-induced state of trance; they are representing universal truth through movement. Everything in existence revolves: not just the planets and moons in the sky, but also the human cycle of life, the seasons of the year and even the circulation of the blood in our bodies. It is a kinetic way of expressing that we come to the earth and acknowledge we shall all eventually return to it. Before the show begins, you are invited to beverages and Turkish delight. Then, the program begins with a Turkish music performance, interpreted by a classic Turkish orchestra – with all their traditional instruments. After that, once the music has cradled us into the right mood, the spectacle begins. For about 45 minutes, the dervishes begin to spin and spin under the mesmerising lights and mystical ambience of Hodianasha. Meeting/pick-up point: Hocapaa Kültür Merkezi, Ankara Caddesi Hamam Sok No: 3.B Sirkeci . Start/opening time: Program starts every evening at 7.30pm (except Tuesdays and Thursdays) Please be there 30 minutes before the show starts. End/closing time: Approx. 8.30pm.

Don't miss the opportunity to visit the picturesque Prince's Island when you are in Istanbul. Take a trip to the locals favorite location, the Princes' Island and enjoy a day at a green and calm holiday oasis. The Island is famous for its various leisure activities such as cycling, walks, swimming and affordable fresh fish restaurants around the marina. You can also visit important historical legacies and let yourself be enchanted by the special flair of the islands and its inhabitants, away from Istanbul's everyday hustle and bustle. Highlights Enjoy a 75 min. ferry ride from Istanbul to Princes Island and admire the never-ending skyline of Istanbul Explore the most beautiful sights of the Island with the 30 minutes sightseeing tour Discover the fascinating Princes' Island after your tour at your own pace Stroll around the picturesque Island center and have closer look at all the historical sights If the weather is nice, rent a bike or go swimming at one of the many beach clubs Take amazing pictures, rent a bike, go swimming or enjoy fresh fish at a seafood restaurant On the way to the Island, you can admire the never-ending skyline of Istanbul at the open-air deck, enjoy refreshments from the kiosk and take amazing pictures. When you arrive at Princes Island your host is awaiting you and will bring you to the sightseeing tour starting point. Now it is time to explore the best sights at the 30 min. sightseeing tour in an Elektro minibus. After the tour you are free to explore the Island at your own pace. Our ferry has all security certificates, restrooms and a kiosk for snacks and soft drinks. Departure times From Istanbul: Every hour from 10:40am to 3:40pm. From Princes Island: Every hour, the last ferry returning at 8pm.

Included in Classic Card: 5 Public transportation tickets – Digital guide book and city map – Bosphorus cruise We will deliver your card on your arrival to your hotel. Besides the included tickets in the Classic Card, you will receive with your Istanbul Welcome Card up to 40% discount at more than 60 partners. This means you can be flexible and do whatever you want and whenever you want. Highlights Free delivery to hotel so you can immediately use your card No need to search around for where to buy your public transportation card Plan your trip with the pocket guide and map easily Benefit from up to 40% discounts at more than 60 Top Sights Enjoy a 90 min. Bosphorus Cruise Valid for 7 days Details of Inclusions: Free Delivery We will deliver your Classic Card on your arrival to your hotel Public Transportation Card incl. 5 Tickets You will receive the Metro Card loaded with 5 Tickets you can use on Metro, Tram, Ferry, Funicular, Bus and Metrobus. When your 5 tickets are used you can reload your Public Transportation Card with new tickets at any station. Guide Book and Metro Map Before you arrive you will receive the following information by E-Mail: City Map - Must Do Things - Tour Suggestions - Useful Information Then you can start planning your stay in Istanbul. Bosphorus Cruise Enjoy this breathtaking cruise over the shimmering waters of Istanbul’s magnificent Bosphorus. See bridges, palaces, fortresses, seaside residences and many other historical places. You can join the cruise everyday every hour between 11:00 – 17:00. Duration: 90 minutes Up to 40% Discounts Besides the included tickets you can save up to 300 Euro per person extra with your Istanbul Welcome Card. Your time and budget will be maximized while having full flexibilty and giving you the option to experience all tourism highlights in Istanbul whenever you want. Our team of local experts has selected only the best and most attractive offers that are essential for your trip to Istanbul.