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Istanbul Shore Excursion from Istanbul Port Private Tour

By Turquesa Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £87 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Perfect for Private Groups! ( 2 to 15 people )
On-Time Return to Your Ship – Guaranteed!
Local and Licensed Guide!
Time Saver!

Discover the heart of Istanbul where history, culture, and architecture come alive. This tour takes you through the city's most iconic landmarks—Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar—all in one unforgettable day. Perfect for first-time visitors, it's the easiest way to explore centuries of empires, all guided by a local expert.

Activity location

  • Galataport Istanbul
    • KIlIc Ali Pasa Mahallesi Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, No: 8 Karaköy Beyoğlu
    • 34433, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Galataport Istanbul
    • KIlIc Ali Pasa Mahallesi Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, No: 8 Karaköy Beyoğlu
    • 34433, Istanbul, Turkiye

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Istanbul Shore Excursion from Istanbul Port Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
£86.65 x 2 Adults£173.30
Total
Price is £173.30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up and Drop Off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Speaking Licensed Local Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tramway
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance Fee to Hagia Sophia - 25 Euro Per Person

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Galataport Istanbul

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Your guide will welcome you at Galata Port. Just look for your name sign after you leave the terminal building. When you meet with your guide. Your guide will take you to Sultan Ahmet Square. You will use tramway to go to Sultan Ahmet Square to avoid traffic jam and save time. Tramway fee is included in tour price.

Hagia Sophia Mosque

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Located in Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district, Hagia Sophia is a stunning blend of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture. Built in 537 AD as a cathedral, later turned into a mosque and museum, it now serves again as a mosque while welcoming visitors worldwide. Admire its massive dome, ancient mosaics, and striking Islamic calligraphy—an unmissable highlight of Istanbul’s rich cultural heritage.

Blue Mosque

  • 45m
One of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks, the Blue Mosque is famous for its six minarets and stunning interior lined with over 20,000 handmade blue tiles. Built in the early 17th century, it remains an active place of worship while welcoming visitors daily. Located across from Hagia Sophia in Sultanahmet Square, it offers a peaceful and awe-inspiring experience of classical Ottoman architecture.

Hippodrome

  • 30m
Once the social and sporting centre of Byzantine Constantinople, the Hippodrome was home to thrilling chariot races and imperial ceremonies. Today, the site is known as Sultanahmet Square, where visitors can still see historic monuments like the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpent Column, and the German Fountain. It’s a must-visit open-air museum that reflects centuries of Istanbul’s rich past.

Sultanahmet Square

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Lunch Time Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, selected based on your tastes and preferences—with your guide there to help you choose the perfect spot.

Kapali Carsi

  • 1h 30m
One of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, the Grand Bazaar is a vibrant maze of over 4,000 shops. Located in the heart of Istanbul, it offers everything from handmade carpets and ceramics to jewellery, spices, and leather goods. A true feast for the senses, the bazaar is a must-visit for shoppers and culture lovers alike. After the Grand Bazaar your guide will take you back to cruise port.

Location

Activity location

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    Galataport Istanbul
    • KIlIc Ali Pasa Mahallesi Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, No: 8 Karaköy Beyoğlu
    • 34433, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Galataport Istanbul
    • KIlIc Ali Pasa Mahallesi Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, No: 8 Karaköy Beyoğlu
    • 34433, Istanbul, Turkiye

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