Istanbul to Gallipoli Full Day Tour with Lunch and Transfers

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Istanbul, Turkey

High interest

Booked 3 times today.

17 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Carol_T ·

Aug 2026

We are so incredibly glad we chose to do this tour. Visiting Gallipoli is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will never forget.Our guide, Cindy, was absolutely fantastic. She was deeply knowledgeable and shared rich historical context that brought the history of the site to life. Her insights made the entire day much more meaningful.We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. It is an absolute must-do!

· Helen_F ·

Jul 2026

Tour was excellent. Our guide was fantastic. So knowledgeable and personable. Really made the day so enjoyable and informative. Took us to the important places of significance with detailed commentary to match.. A day to remember always

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Overview

Visit the World War I battlefields of Gallipoli in just one day on this tour from Istanbul, which includes lunch and hotel transfers. See Anzac Cove, where the troops first landed; visit the commemorative site where the Dawn Service is held; walk along Brighton Beach; and explore the Respect to Mehmetcik Statue and Johnston's Jolly trenches and tunnels while learning about the war from multiple perspectives.

Explore Gallipoli's WWI landing grounds, battlefields, cemeteries, and trenches
Hear historical details from your guide that you might otherwise miss
Stay fueled with an included lunch along the way
Relax during hassle-free transfers from your Istanbul hotel (European side only)

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Drinks
Gratuities
Breakfast
Dinner

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

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Pickup details

Pick up from Taksim, Karaköy, Galata area is between 06.00 - 06.15 am Pick up from Sultanahmet , Sirkeci, area is between 06.30 - 07.00 am No pick up or drop off service from the hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul Meeting point might be arranged depending on the locaiton of the hotel

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Istanbul

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Gallipoli National Park

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Istanbul (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
No pick up service from the hotels on Asian side of Istanbul
Pick up from Taksim, Karaköy, Galata area is between 06.00 - 06.15 am
Pick up from Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Aksaray, Fatih area is between 06.30 - 07.00 am
Please contact for the exact pick up time and location one day prior to departure date
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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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Featured review

Leanne_R

Very well organised, pick up and drop off in Istanbul went smoothly. We definitely scored the jackpot with our tour guide, Burak, he was amazing. His mix of knowledge and humour made the day thoroughly entertaining. It was a very moving experience and he explained it all so well. We learnt so much more and felt privileged and honoured to walk where the Anzacs did before us. Highly recommend this tour, it’s something we will never forget.

Reviews

4.9

based on 647 reviews

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An excellent day for a solo Aussie lady

Margaret_B, Sep 2026

An amazing experience. Comfy air con vehicle from Istanbul to Canakkale followed by a nice relaxed lunch before the tour. Our tour guide, Ibrahim, was incredibly knowledgeable with excellent English and a great sense of humour. We saw a lot of sites and the tour was just the right length of time to get to see important sites and have time for photos etc. My grandfather landed at Anzac Cove as an 18 year old and went on to survive the Western Front and came home at the age of 22. It was very moving for me to see the beach where he would have first put his boots on Turkish sand. I highly recommend this tour and Crowded House Tours for really looking after guests. Awesome day.

Travel experience to Gallipoli

Russell_N, Aug 2026

Great trip with a very knowledgeable tour guide. Would recommend that you advise travellers what footwear and clothes to wear.

An Unforgettable Once-in-a-lifetime Experience!

Carol_T, Aug 2026

Bringing the Gallipoli campaign to life

Meredith_T, Aug 2026

I had a wonderful day visiting Gallipoli with Charlie on this Viator tour. The itinerary was perfectly paced, with just the right amount of time at each stop to appreciate the history without ever feeling rushed. Charlie was an excellent guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and thoughtful in the way he answered questions. He explained the strategic importance of the Gallipoli Peninsula, the perspectives of the different nations involved, and how the campaign unfolded over the days and months with clarity, balance, and diplomacy. His storytelling brought the history to life and made the experience deeply meaningful. A truly special trip that I would highly recommend.

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Great tour and commentary...

Kerry_H, Aug 2026

Great tour and commentary from a knowledgeable host. Lunch was good and pickup all went smoothly, thanks

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Well worth doing!

Andrea_C, Aug 2026

We were undecided about taking this tour as it was going to be such a long day travelling from Istanbul, but we are so pleased we did! The day was amazing and Baruk was a fantastic tour guide! He was engaging and funny, while still giving the more solemn moments the respect they deserved. The only glitch we had was a mix up in the pick up time. We had a message the day before saying 6:30am, but then the driver was there and expecting us at 6am. There seemed to be mixed messages given to other tour members too, so these procedures may need to be improved.

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Worth every minute!

Karen_M, Aug 2026

So knowledgeable and our guide Charlie explained everything so well from all points of views We did the day tour and are from OZ, very humbling and glad to have done it

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Day tour to Gallipoli from Istanbul

Roger_V, Aug 2026

This is a long day, about 15 hours as it is 4 hours distance from Istanbul. However it is well worth it. Our guide Gagri (Charlie) was excellent. Good English, good history knowledge and a sense of humour.

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Huge amounts of dead time

Spencer_G, Jul 2026

Seeing Gallipoli was fantastic but I also didn’t think they actually respected our time very well and we could have seen way more. After lunch there was a bunch of dead time (20 minutes) then it was half an hour going towards the actual site where our chatted but he only started talking about the landings once we got to a statue (Respect to Mehmetçik Monument) where the van backed into trees so we couldn’t even see it. At that point there was 35 minutes of our guide actually talking about the landings. I asked why we were just sitting in some bushes and he kept talking for more than 10 minutes. Once he was done we had 5 minutes to see the monument before we got back into the van. It was like that a lot where he’d talk for 10-15 minutes then give us 5-10 minutes to actually see it and it would’ve been more impactful if he’d talked more and pointed stuff out instead of giving us info and then letting us wander. Overall I’m happy I saw what we did but it was a bummer not seeing helles or achi especially because there was definitely time for it if we’d just been moving. I don’t regret it but you could find a place that respects your time more

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Dear Spencer Gibson Thank you for your review. The tour you booked is a small group tour not a private one and we have an itinerary and a timing to follow. And we followed the same timing and itinerary on Jluy 7th as we have been doing the last 15 years. Eceabat where you have the lunch is the closest town to the ANZAC sites and it takes about only 10 15 minutes to the first spot on the tour. The talk can not be called a chat, our guide Charlie gave the general information about the Gallipoli campaign and explained how the events started in 1915 as he always do. He stppped there to give shade for all the group members because in July the weather is too hot. And each cemetery and monument has a unique story to tell that is why fort he next stops he gave more information and give free time to have a look around. And the duration of the free time depends on the size of the cemerety or monument. But it is definitely not 5 to 10 minutes more than that. Helles and Achibaba is located on the southern tip of the Gallipoli peninsula and on the day tours from / to Istanbul because of timing it is not possible to get there. And on the tour itinerary we definetely do not have these 2 spots. We recommend you to book a private tour and have a look deeply on the itinerary you book for your future bookings to have the time you need on the sites. Safe Travels

A day to remember

Helen_F, Jul 2026

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Gallipoli an Important tour on life’s calendar

Margaret_C, Jun 2026

The experience was really wonderful. We met our guide Burek (please forgive if spelling Incorrect) at Gallipoli and he really brought the group together and made it very easy to ask questions and discuss aspects of places And situations. When I told him I had an uncle whose headstone I was hoping to see he was able to find the information so quickly and this was such good news - As an added extra he had photos and information on how he died. He was informative and fun to be around and despite His years in the guiding role still spoke with passion and interest about the soldiers, the decisions that led to the disastrous result and The bravery of men on both sides. The loss of life Is still hard to comprehend all these years later . Special thanks to him for his quick find on my Uncle and leading me to the headstone. The family all loved that this happened .. The tour pick up and communication was first rate. I was not left wondering about any details at all. Thanks again for a great tour and drive to such a special place.- for the meals and the icecream stop! I appreciate the effort you all put in and appreciate how smoothly it ran.. Cheers Margaret

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A wonderful experience...

Lili_Z, Jun 2026

A wonderful experience going with a guide that knows the history of the battle between the turkish people and the Australians

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Our guide was well...

Margaret_T, Jun 2026

Our guide was well researched and gave so much information on the campaign especially since the whole group were from Australia and NZ. He truly understood the logical sequences of the battles and the terrain and tactics used.

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A definite must see

Lawrence_R, Jun 2026

It is a long day but we'll worth it, Charlie our guide was excellent, knowledgeable easy to to understand and friendly smiling face. A very interesting emotional tour.

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Great tour with a very...

Barry_W, Jun 2026

Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide, would recommend to anyone to get the full history of Gallipoli.

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Long way to drive there...

Ville_J, May 2026

Long way to drive there but worth it. Started 06.30 from Istanbul. Back 22.00. Inbound drive 06.30-11.15. Outbound drive 17.00-22.00.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your kind review 😊 The day trips are designed for the ones whos have limited time in Turkey and want to see the most. We have options for overnight as well. If you will recommend your friends you might recommend the 2 days 1 night opitons. Safe travels

Gallipoli - a mecca for Aussies

Ian_H, May 2026

This tour is a wonderful experience we have been wanting to do for many years. It is solemn and emotional and also very interesting. The only real negative is the 4hrs drive to Gallipoli from Istanbul and the return 4 hrs. Not that easy especially with everyone crammed into a van filling up every seat. The operators need to be aware that this is very uncomfortable for some. We had a comfort stop on each leg and the opportunity for a meal break at this stop. At Gallipoli we were shown around by a very knowledgeable and capable guide in Cindy. The best 4hr tour we could have hoped for. She was 1st class and made the day informative, interesting all with a guide sense of humour and reverence. A very long day but worth every minute of it.

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Gallipoli tour

Ryan_M, May 2026

Hassan tour guide was great. More of a historian than a tour guide knew everything. Was a long day but worth it

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It is a bit of a way to...

Mary_M, May 2026

It is a bit of a way to get there but it is worth it! One of the best tours I’ve been on. Chuck was our guide and had so much knowledge of the history. He takes you on the journey from beginning to end! Highly recommend.

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Well organised with excellent, informative guide.

MarkGrierson, May 2026

This one full day trip to the Gallipoli peninsula is very comfortable and we were back in Istanbul by 9:30. Mercedes Sprinter 15 seater vans were very comfortable The lunch was basic and tasty. The organisation and coordination of the various trips by CrowdedHouseTours was brilliant. The guide was very good and knew his stuff.

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One day Gallipily tour

Peter_S, May 2026

The tour is excellent if like history particularly the first world one. Our guide was excellent extremely knowledgeable, I learnt a lot.

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Excellent tour

Kristina_H, May 2026

Highly recommended - our guide was fantastic so knowledgeable The drive to and from peninsular was comfortable with excellent drivers

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Humbling

Helen_D, May 2026

Well organised and ran smoothly. Watch the weather, you may need to rug up and prepare for rain. The guide was excellent and his information interesting, but not overwhelming. The lunch was very nice, almost home cooking.

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It was amazing well worth...

AnnMarie_Y, Apr 2026

It was amazing well worth the effort and time to get to Anzac cove The trip out was also pleasant great country side

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Gallipoli

Paul_O, Apr 2026

Long day but worth every second . Our guide and our drivers were excellent. Information was worth every cent.

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A very worthwhile trip

Ashley_A, Mar 2026

This was a very moving and respectful big day. Our guide Simga was very knowledgeable and she looked after us all very well. The lunch was authentic.

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Great tour! tour was very fun and informattive!

Ashley_B, Feb 2026

Great tour! tour was very fun and informattive! It was a long day so I would recommend packing snacks and water, though you will have breaks twice to get them at a gas station if you forget. I went when it was raining but it stopped on an off so not bad. Would recommend booking in March-October to get the best tour.