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Istanbul Private Shore Excursion: City Highlights by Luxury Van 1
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$683 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step off your cruise ship and discover Istanbul’s top sights on a private shore excursion created for Galataport passengers—without wasting valuable time ashore arranging taxis or public transport.
    Make the most of your port stop with a flexible route planned around traffic, prayer times, attraction opening hours, and your cruise schedule. Travel with a licensed local guide and return to the port as planned. Hagia Sophia admission is not included and can be purchased separately.
    Private Galataport pickup and return
    Licensed multilingual local guide
    Luxury van with a separate driver
    Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar
    Private experience for up to 12 guests
    Fuel, parking, and tolls included

Activity location

  • Galataport Istanbul
    • KIlIc Ali Pasa Mahallesi Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, No: 8 Karaköy Beyoğlu
    • 34433, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Galataport Istanbul
    • KIlIc Ali Pasa Mahallesi Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, No: 8 Karaköy Beyoğlu
    • 34433, Istanbul, Turkiye

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Istanbul Private Shore Excursion: City Highlights by Luxury Van in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Mon 8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$683.35 x 1 TravellerAU$683.35
Total
Price is AU$683.35
Until Sun, 23 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private luxury van with separate driver. All fuel, parking fees, and tolls included. Comfortable, hassle-free transport for your full-day tour in Istanbul.
  • Inclusions
    Licensed Professional Tour Guide
  • Exclusions
    The entrance ticket for Hagia Sophia is not included in the tour price. If you prefer not to enter, we can still enjoy a meaningful outside visit at no additional cost.

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Galataport Istanbul

  • 30m
Begin your private Istanbul shore excursion with pickup from Galataport or your confirmed meeting location. Travel between the city’s historic and modern districts in an air-conditioned luxury van with a separate driver. The itinerary order and time at each stop may change according to traffic, prayer times, attraction opening hours, and your available time ashore. Hagia Sophia admission is not included, and lunch and optional refreshments should be paid separately unless stated otherwise.

Hippodrome

  • 1h
Explore the historic Hippodrome, once the centre of public life and chariot racing in Byzantine Constantinople. See monuments including the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, Walled Obelisk, and German Fountain while learning about the ceremonies and events once held here.

Blue Mosque

  • 1h
Visit the Blue Mosque, one of Istanbul’s best-known examples of Ottoman architecture. Admire its domes, minarets, courtyard, and blue İznik tile decoration while learning about its history and continuing role as a place of worship. Interior access is subject to prayer times, religious services, visitor rules, and conditions on the day.

Hagia Sophia Mosque

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Discover the history of Hagia Sophia, a landmark that has served as a Byzantine cathedral, an Ottoman mosque, a museum, and today a functioning mosque. An exterior visit is available without an additional entrance fee. Travellers who wish to visit the accessible interior areas may purchase their admission ticket separately. Your guide will assist you with purchasing the ticket on the spot and will accompany you during the interior visit, providing explanations throughout. Interior access is subject to current visitor rules, opening conditions, and the time available.

Sultanahmet Square

  • 1h
Take a break at a local restaurant in the Sultanahmet area. Choose from traditional Turkish dishes such as kebabs, meze, and other regional specialities, depending on the restaurant and availability. Your guide can help explain the menu and suggest local dishes. Lunch and drinks are paid separately unless they are specifically listed under What’s Included.

Grand Bazaar

  • 1h 30m
Walk through the covered lanes of the Grand Bazaar and see Turkish carpets, jewellery, ceramics, leather goods, textiles, lanterns, and souvenirs. Your guide can help you understand the market’s layout and history while giving you time to browse. Shopping is optional, and no purchase is required.

Eminonu Square

  • 1h 30m
Experience the busy waterfront atmosphere of Eminönü. See the New Mosque, explore the colourful Spice Bazaar area, and enjoy views towards the Galata Bridge, ferries, and the Golden Horn. Food, spices, sweets, and other purchases are optional and paid separately.

Location

Activity location

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    Galataport Istanbul
    • KIlIc Ali Pasa Mahallesi Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, No: 8 Karaköy Beyoğlu
    • 34433, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Galataport Istanbul
    • KIlIc Ali Pasa Mahallesi Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, No: 8 Karaköy Beyoğlu
    • 34433, Istanbul, Turkiye

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