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Private Istanbul Shore Excursion: Old City Tour from Galataport
Istanbul
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover Istanbul’s iconic landmarks on a private Istanbul shore excursion for cruise passengers and hotel guests. Meet your licensed local guide at Galataport Cruise Port or a central hotel and explore the historic Old City comfortably.
This private Istanbul sightseeing tour includes famous highlights such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Square, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar.
Unlike crowded Istanbul historical tours, this private and personalized experience allows you to adjust the route according to your interests, walking pace, and available time. Your guide will carefully manage the schedule for cruise guests and assist with the return to Galat...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup from Galataport Cruise or centrally located hotels
Pickup with A/C Car/Van
Assistance with purchasing entrace tickets
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Careful scheduling for your return to the cruise port
Tips to guide is not included
Food and Drinks are excluded our guide will recommend you best restaurant in Old City
Museum and attraction entrance tickets
Personal Expenses
Private Istanbul Shore Excursion: Old City Tour from Galataport
Istanbul
About
Discover Istanbul’s iconic landmarks on a private Istanbul shore excursion for cruise passengers and hotel guests. Meet your licensed local guide at Galataport Cruise Port or a central hotel and explore the historic Old City comfortably.
This private Istanbul sightseeing tour includes famous highlights such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Square, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar.
Unlike crowded Istanbul historical tours, this private and personalized experience allows you to adjust the route according to your interests, walking pace, and available time. Your guide will carefully manage the schedule for cruise guests and assist with the return to Galat...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup from Galataport Cruise or centrally located hotels
Pickup with A/C Car/Van
Assistance with purchasing entrace tickets
Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Careful scheduling for your return to the cruise port
Tips to guide is not included
Food and Drinks are excluded our guide will recommend you best restaurant in Old City
Museum and attraction entrance tickets
Personal Expenses
Itinerary
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Galataport Istanbul
Meet your licensed private guide at Galataport Cruise Port. After a brief introduction, travel to Istanbul’s historic Old City by public tram or private vehicle, depending on the option selected.
10 minutes
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Blue Mosque
Visit one of the most famous landmarks included in Istanbul sightseeing tours. Admire the Blue Mosque’s elegant domes, six minarets, spacious courtyard, and beautiful blue İznik tiles. The mosque may be temporarily closed to visitors during prayer times.
30 minutes
3
Topkapi Palace
Explore the courtyards of Topkapi Palace, the former residence and administrative center of the Ottoman sultans. Hear stories about palace life, imperial ceremonies, royal collections, and the powerful Ottoman Empire.
2 hours
4
Hippodrome
Begin your Istanbul historical tour at the former sporting and ceremonial center of Constantinople. See the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and German Fountain while hearing stories about Roman chariot races, imperial ceremonies, and daily life in the Byzantine capital.
30 minutes
5
Basilica Cistern
Descend beneath the streets of Istanbul to visit the atmospheric Basilica Cistern. Walk among hundreds of ancient marble columns and see the famous Medusa heads inside this impressive Byzantine underground reservoir
45 minutes
6
Grand Bazaar
Explore one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. Browse traditional Turkish ceramics, carpets, jewelry, leather products, and handicrafts while receiving practical shopping and bargaining advice from your private guide.
45 minutes
7
Sultanahmet District
Unique time to Discover Turkish Handcrafts ( Turkish Carpets, Leathers, ceramics) shopping opportunities
45 minutes
8
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Discover the history of Hagia Sophia, one of Istanbul’s most important monuments. Learn how this remarkable building served as a Byzantine cathedral, an Ottoman mosque, and a museum before becoming a mosque again.
