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Private Istanbul Shore Excursion: Old City Tour from Galataport

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About this activity

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 Galataport before the ship’s departure. Guiding service and public tram transportation are included, while entrance tickets, meals, and personal expenses are excluded. Guide will allow you to skip-the-ticket line support at the entrances of Museum and it will be helpfull for cruise guests.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Pickup from Galataport Cruise or centrally located hotels
    • Private transportation
    • Assistance with purchasing entrace tickets
    • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
    • Careful scheduling for your return to the cruise port

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Lunch
    • Museum and attraction entrance tickets
    • Personal Expenses

    Itinerary

    1. 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 minutesAdmission free

    2. 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 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    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 hoursAdmission not includedSee on map

    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 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    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 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    6. 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 minutesAdmission free

    7. Sultanahmet

      Unique time to Discover Turkish Handcrafts ( Turkish Carpets, Leathers, ceramics) shopping opportunities

      45 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    8. Hagia Sophia

      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.

      1 hourAdmission not includedSee on map

    Meeting point

    The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone is picked up
    • 1218 hotels are served
    • You can request another pickup address
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
    • Pickup begins 30 min before departure

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    Supplied by
    The Turkiye Tours
    Product code
    476093P8

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