Istanbul Tours For Cruise Passengers

Istanbul, Turkey

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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WONDERS of ISTANBUL: PRIVATE Full-Day Guided City Tour

Istanbul, Turkey

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WONDERS of ISTANBUL: PRIVATE Full-Day Guided City Tour

from $70

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Overview

Ideal for cruise ship passengers short on time in Istanbul, this private, full-day shore excursion visits five top attractions: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar. Avoid city traffic with port transfers via public tram and enjoy convenient hotel pickup. Gain insights into Turkish culture and history from your personal guide. Return to the port in good time to board your ship.

Receive personalized attention on a private shore excursion
Beat the rush by traveling on the city’s comfortable public tram system
Enjoy personalized pickup and drop-off from the cruise port and your hotel
Make the most of your short stay in Istanbul by seeing the highlights

What's Included

Tram ride to the old city and back (Public Transportation)
Professional Licenced English Speaking Guide
Your Guide will meet you at the Port
Sundays - Grand Bazaar is closed - we will visit handcraft center instead

Gratuties & Meals
Entrance fee - Topkapı Palace

$65.00 per person
Entrance fee - Hagia Sophia Mosque

$35.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup point

Galataport Yolcu Terminali
Kılıçali Paşa, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd., 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting point

Galataport Yolcu Terminali
Kılıçali Paşa, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd., 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
We will meet just outside of the terminal building of Cruise Port with a sign that your name is on.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Blue Mosque

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

TopkapI Palace

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
On Fridays, Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.

As Hagia Sophia is not a museum anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority there. You may need to wait in the security line
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays can be replaced with Spice Market. Carpet weaving lecture will be presented also.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays can be replaced with Basilica Cistern.
Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a queue for the entrance. Ladies must cover the head with a scarf at the mosque visits. Please bring your scarf. Shoulders and knees must be covered.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

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Great tour if you have a short time in Istanbul

Sarah_H, May 2026

A great way to see the city! Communication was fantastic, Gokman messaged the evening before our tour to confirm our meeting point which was immediately outside the cruise terminal. Mr Serkan was our guide, what he doesn't know about istanbul isn't worth knowing! He's also a great photographer. If you're in Instanbul for a short time this tour is great for you!