2 Days Istanbul Tour Without Hotel
Istanbul City Tour
Explore Istanbul’s highlights in 2 days with no hotel stay required. Includes guided tours, Bosphorus cruise, museum entries, transfers, and local lunch.
Tour Overview
Short on time but want to explore the highlights of Istanbul? Our 2 Days Istanbul Tour Without Hotel is the ideal choice for travelers who already have accommodation but want to experience the best of the city with expert guidance. This package covers Istanbul’s historical treasures and a scenic Bosphorus cruise, with all hotel pick-up and drop-off services included.
Why Choose This Tour?
- No hotel needed: Perfect for travelers who already have accommodation arranged.
- Skip the hassle: All museum entries, licensed guides, and transfers included.
- Best of Istanbul in 2 days: Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, and enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise.
- Small group experience: Travel in comfort with professional guides and air-conditioned vehicles.
- Ideal for layovers or short stays: Get the most out of your time without wasting a moment.
This Istanbul tour is perfect for those who want to dive into history and sail between continents—all while sleeping in the hotel of their choice.
Tour Itinerary
Istanbul City Tour
Meal: Lunch
08:30 am ─ You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul.
You will be transferred to the historical Old City (Sultanahmet area) to begin your full-day guided tour.
You will visit the following highlights during the tour:
- Hippodrome: Once the social and political center of Constantinople, here you will see the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, and German Fountain, each with deep historical symbolism from different civilizations.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque: Originally built as a church in 537 by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, later converted into a mosque, then a museum, and now functioning again as a mosque. It stands as one of the greatest architectural marvels in the world.
- Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii): Famous for its six minarets and beautiful blue İznik tiles inside, this active mosque is a stunning example of Ottoman architecture.
- Enjoy a delicious Turkish lunch at a local restaurant in Sultanahmet.
- Grand Bazaar: One of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, with over 4,000 shops offering jewelry, carpets, spices, ceramics, and more.
- Topkapi Palace: The primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. You will explore royal courtyards, the Imperial Council, sacred relics, and panoramic views of the Bosphorus.
17:00 pm ─ The Istanbul City Tour ends.
You will be transferred back to your hotel in Istanbul.
Bosphorus Lunch Cruise
Meal: No Meal
14:00 pm ─ You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul.
You will be transferred to the pier to board your sightseeing cruise.
Bosphorus Cruise (1.5 Hours):
Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, the natural waterway that separates Europe and Asia. From the comfort of your boat, your local guide will highlight the famous landmarks of Istanbul visible from the sea.
During the cruise, you will see:
- Dolmabahçe Palace: The last residence of Ottoman sultans, known for its lavish architecture and waterfront façade.
- Çırağan Palace: A restored Ottoman palace now functioning as a luxury hotel.
- Beylerbeyi Palace: A summer residence for Ottoman rulers on the Asian shore.
- Ortaköy Mosque: A beautiful example of baroque architecture nestled beside the Bosphorus Bridge.
- Maiden’s Tower: A legendary islet structure dating back to Byzantine times, standing at the intersection of stories and seas.
- Rumeli Fortress: Built by Sultan Mehmed II to prepare for the conquest of Constantinople.
- Bosphorus Bridges: Both suspension bridges connecting Europe and Asia will be visible during the cruise.
After the boat tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
16:30 pm ─ The Bosphorus Cruise tour ends.
2 Days Istanbul Tour Without Hotel is complete.
Thank you for choosing ToursCE, your trusted travel partner in Istanbul!
What's Included
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Professional tour guide on the tour
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- All transportations in the tour
- Car park, gasoline, highway, and bridge fees
- Local taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks at lunch
- Dinners
- Accommodation
Important Remarks
Please read the following important information carefully before booking. These remarks contain essential details about your tour experience.
- This tour package does not include hotel accommodation.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included each day for centrally located Istanbul hotels.
- The first day is a full-day Old City tour with museum entries and lunch included.
- The second day includes a half-day Bosphorus Cruise with round-trip hotel transfer.
- The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Replaced with Arasta Bazaar or Handicraft Store.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are not opened for visiting on Fridays.
More Details
In just two days, you experience Istanbul’s glorious past and breathtaking waterscapes. It begins with a journey into the heart of the Old City, where centuries of empires left their mark. You wander through the Hippodrome, where Byzantine chariots once raced, stand in awe beneath the vast domes of the Hagia Sophia, and feel the stillness of prayer within the Blue Mosque.
After a delicious local lunch, you shop like the Ottomans did in the Grand Bazaar, then walk the same palace halls where sultans ruled for centuries inside Topkapi Palace.
On the second day, you glide across the waters that divide two continents. The Bosphorus Cruise shows you Istanbul from its most stunning angle. Ottoman palaces, ancient fortresses, and modern bridges pass by as you sit comfortably on deck, listening to your guide’s stories that tie it all together.
With hotel pick-up and drop-off included, this tour ensures you experience the very best of Istanbul—without ever worrying about the logistics. You’ve seen the city, crossed continents, and stepped through time—all in just 2 memorable days.
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