Istanbul Shore Excursion Small Group Istanbul Tour
- 6h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join our Istanbul Shore Excursion with guaranteed departure on every cruise ship day from Galataport. This carefully planned small-group tour is designed around your ship’s schedule, allowing you to explore Istanbul’s highlights and return to the port on time. Choose the ticket-included option for museum admissions and fast-track entry. If you select the standard option, you can purchase fast-track tickets from your guide or skip any museum and enjoy free time nearby until the group continues. This Istanbul Shore Excursion offers flexibility, personal attention and a worry-free experience for cruise passengers.Created especially for cruise passengers, this Istanbul Shore Excursion departs from Galataport on every cruise ship day with guaranteed departure. Our Istanbul Shore Excursion follows a timed route through the city’s essential landmarks. With flexible ticket options and a licensed guide, this Istanbul Shore Excursion is a safe, convenient and memorable way to discover Istanbul.
Inclusions
What's included
- Small-group guided Istanbul walking tour
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Museum admission tickets and fast-track entry only if the ticket-included option is selected
- Galataport cruise port meeting service ( Pick up and Drop off by tram )
What's not
- Lunch, food, and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Discover the magnificent Hagia Sophia, one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces. Learn about its fascinating history as a Byzantine cathedral, Ottoman mosque, museum, and mosque once again while admiring its impressive dome, mosaics, and centuries of cultural heritage.
Visit the iconic Blue Mosque, famous for its elegant architecture, six minarets, and beautiful hand-painted blue Iznik tiles. Your licensed guide will explain its religious significance, Ottoman architecture, and local customs before entering.
Walk through the historic Hippodrome, once the social and sporting center of the Byzantine Empire. See the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and German Fountain while hearing stories of ancient chariot races and imperial ceremonies.
Explore the mysterious underground Basilica Cistern with its impressive forest of marble columns, atmospheric lighting, and the famous Medusa heads. Learn how this remarkable Byzantine reservoir supplied water to Constantinople.
Step inside the lavish residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Visit magnificent courtyards, imperial collections, treasury exhibitions, and discover the fascinating history of one of the world's most powerful empires.
Complete your Istanbul Historical Tour at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets. Walk through its colorful passageways, discover traditional Turkish crafts and learn about centuries of trading culture. Enjoy time to explore the shops and browse for carpets, ceramics, jewelry, leather goods and souvenirs.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Private Trip Turkey
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 530 city tours we list in Istanbul.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 157 of 530.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.
The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.
Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).
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