Istanbul Small Group Shore Excursion: The Highlights of Istanbul

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Istanbul, Turkey

6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Professional licensed tour guide
Small-group guided Istanbul walking tour
Galataport cruise port meeting service ( Pick up and Drop off by tram )

Lunch, food, and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Galataport İstanbul
Kılıçali Paşa, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Pickup details

Galataport Cruise Port Pickup: After leaving the ship and passing through the first terminal exit, continue straight ahead. You will see elevators and escalators; take either one up to street level. The place where you arrive is the main terminal exit gate, and your guide will be waiting for you there with a sign bearing your name.

Itinerary

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Blue Mosque

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historic Areas of Istanbul

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Grand Bazaar

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

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Incredible Istanbul Experience

Paul_J, Sep 2026

Deniz was our tour guide and was very knowledgeable about Istanbul! She answered our questions and was very easy and fun to talk to. She showed us a restaurant where we had a delicious traditional lunch, and later took us to a Turkish rug show. She helped us buy our tickets at each of the sites and sometimes the tour guides get to bypass the long lines to buy tickets. We brought Euros but the ticket booths all had tap to pay. We are very grateful we booked a tour guide for Istanbul!

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