Istanbul Shore Excursion: 1 or 2-Day Private Guided Tour with Private Van
Start Point:
Your Istanbul Hotel or Galataport
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Istanbul Shore Excursion: 1 or 2-Day Private Guided Tour with Private Van
Maximize your Istanbul stay with our private tour starting from Istanbul shore! The tour is designed for cruise ship passengers and tourists who wants to enrich their experience in Turkey.
In one or two days, explore the city's glorious past, architecture, and culture through an expert guide and a private vehicle.
This private shore tour enables you to visit Istanbul's best sights like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace according to your choice of pace and interests.
If you still have time, enrich your experience with a visit to Dolmabahçe Palace where you will witness the lavish Ottoman culture.
Join a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise, and an introduction to modern Istanbul at Taksim Square and Istiklal Street.
Take a look around Grand Bazaar and Spice Market to have some Turkish souvenirs to remember Istanbul.
Whether you have a short of time in port or want to experience Istanbul the same way people that Istanbulians do, this private tour is the best way to witness the city at its best in comfort and style.
This private experience gives you a chance to witness the beauty that Istanbul offers in either one or two days. Wandering privately with your tour guide and van will minimize the time loss and customize your tour regarding your interests.
Istanbul shore excursion will be a great chance for your family to discover the city.
Book in advance today and make every second count in Istanbul!
Tour Info
- Destinations: Istanbul
- Duration: 6 - 8 Hours (Per Day)
- Start Point: Your Istanbul Hotel or Galataport
- End Point: Your Istanbul Hotel or Galataport
- Inclusions: Private Tour, Licensed Tour Guide, Transportation by Private Van
- Exclusions: Private Yacht (Optional), Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees, Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested)
- Sight to See: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise, Hippodrome Square, Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar), Dolmabahce Palace, Istiklal Street, Cicek Passage, Taksim Square, Galata Tower
Your tour guide will meet you at your cruise port and start your Istanbul Old City Shore Excursion Tour.
Highlights of Topkapi Palace Museum (Topkapi Sarayi): More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans. It was the seat of Supreme Executive Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which resembles power of Ottoman Empire.
Byzantine Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square: Here is the square where chariot races were held in Roman Empire times, Egyptian Column from Byzantine Empire time. Today German Fountain is the cornerstone of square.
Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya, Santa Sofia): Built in 6th century by Emperor Justinian. It plays a very important role in Christian and Islamic world. After Ottoman conquest, the bells, altar, and sacrificial vessels were removed, and many mosaics were covered to convert church into a mosque.
Blue Mosque: Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I of Ottoman Empire. Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture, with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale.
Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi): The largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops. You can find colorful products of ceramic, leather, rugs, carpets, handicrafts, clothes, silver, and gold.
After completing your private Istanbul tour here, your private guide will accompany you on the way back to your port.
*This trip can be operated as walking tour because sites of visit are near to each other. But if your hotel is not centrally located, booking private van is recommended from and back to your hotel.
*If one of the mosques is not visited, Basilica Cistern will be visited as a replacement.
On the second day of your shore excursion, you will be picked up from the hotel or cruise ship by your tour guide and the driver.
Dolmabahce Palace: You will visit one of the most glamorous palaces built in the 19th century.
Bosphorus Cruise: You will enjoy the beauties of the Bosphorus Strait with a public ferry.
*Please advise if you prefer Private Yacht option for Bosphorus Cruise.
Taksim Square: Your guide will explain to you the facts about Taksim Square, the monumental pedestrian city center of Modern Istanbul.
Istiklal Street: You will walk along the most famous shopping street in the city and experience the local life. Shopping is also possible.
St Anthony Padua Church: You will visit the biggest Catholic Church in the city which is located on Istiklal Street.
Galata Tower: You may take photos from outside while listening to the history of tower.
Spice Market: You will stop by the market to taste the local products and find nice souvenirs to take home.
After your shore excursion tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel or cruise ship.
This is the end of our service.
We sincerely hope to welcome you as our guest again!
Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Transportation by Private Van
Exclusions
- Private Yacht (Optional)
- Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- Meals & Drinks
- Gratuity (Suggested)
24 Hour - Free cancellation
You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the experience.
However, if you cancel within 24 hours of the start time, no refund will be issued, and we will not be able to accept any modification requests during this period.
Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.