Istanbul Shore Excursion: Top Attractions Tour

Discover Istanbul’s top attractions on a private guided tour from Galata Port. Visit iconic landmarks, learn about the city’s history, and explore the vibrant Grand Bazaar.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hippodrome - Hippodrome, was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.
What's Included
  • All Local Taxes
  • Public Transport Such as Tram
  • Professional Licenced Tour Guide
  • Insurance
What's Not Included
  • Personal Expenses
  • Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue
  • Food & Drinks
  • Admission fee to Hagia Sophia 25 €
  • Admission fee to Topkapi Palace 2750 TRY
Additional Information

Explore Istanbul’s top attractions on this private shore excursion, designed for cruise ship passengers with limited time in the city. With a private guide, visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.
Learn about the city’s history and culture as you wander through its streets and discover its secrets. This tour is…

Location
Hippodrome
Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jane_d
Nov 3, 2025
Great Istanbul in a Day Tour! - Aisha was a wonderful guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about the history and the culture. She took us to all the significant places and provided great insights and advice. I highly recommend this tour if you only have a day to see Istanbul.
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Christinetandy
Oct 28, 2025
Great day in Istanbul with Aisha - Great day in Istanbul, when we landed from our cruise. Was met timely by Aisha our guide, who managed to fulfil all our requests in the day we had. We visited Haifa Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and visit some shops we wanted to see in the Grand Bazaar. Thanks Aisha for making it a fabulous day.
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Udparent862
Oct 28, 2025
Great Istanbul in a day tour - Aisha was a wonderful guide. She showed us all the highlights of Istanbul and was very knowledgeable about the country’s history and culture. Highly recommend this private tour if you only have one day to see the city.
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Brians7042
Oct 23, 2025
Highly recommend - This tour was a geat experience. Very easy to schedule and Ara, our guide,was Very accommodating and flexible to our interests. Highly recommend.
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Ccinla57
Oct 17, 2025
Jacob is the best tour guide! - We hit a jackpot. Had a best tour guide -Jacob ever. He picked up from cruise port. Gave us options to go from port to sultanehmet district. We decided to be a local, so we chose the tram. We chose to go into Hagia Sophia , Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Jacob was able to get skip-the-line tickets right away even we made last minute decision to go. We asked home to recommend a local restaurant, we weren’t disappointed at all. After lunch we also went to famous grand bazaars. The whole time thru the tour , he had nonstop to feed us all the information possible. Because we had to be on board soon, so we asked him to cut tour short. He took us back to the port where we met. Jacob is a responsible, dedicated and knowledgeable young man. Can’t recommend him enough. We had such a blast tour to know some of turkey and Istanbul.
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Lorre_k
Oct 15, 2025
Enjoying Istanbul - We Recommend Our private guide, Aysun. She was extremely knowledgeable, pleasant and helpful, and kept us ahead of the lines.
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Trupti16
Oct 6, 2025
Istambul my stay my tour to Turkey arranged by serkan I found him online he really arranged very good trip as I asked not f - Our Guide Aisa she really given very good information for bosphorus tour and spice market and hagiya Sofia lovely enjoyed with her
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Sharonks5579ss
Oct 4, 2025
Istanbul at a glance - Our tour guide Jacob, who spoke very good English, was very knowledgeable and informative with all the sites we passed along the way on our walking tour. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience of Istanbul and can't wait to return. Highly recommend Jacob and this tour if only in the city for a short time.
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D983gasaram
Oct 2, 2025
High recommended. - Ata was very knowledgeable and accommodating. I loved this tour and I’ve been on many tours across the world and this is one of the top I’ve ever experienced. Highly recommended.
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Donna
Sep 29, 2025
Loved seeing the highlights with Mert as our guide. - Mert, was awesome! He was very personable and knowledgeable. He took us to the major sites and got us around Istanbul with ease. Highly recommend him. He has a great personality and is fun to be with. You can’t go wrong booking with him! Definitely recommend him and this tour company. Thank you so much!
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From $197 (Per Vehicle)
up to 14 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).