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Istanbul Highlights: Private Shore Excursion
4.8
14 Ratings
Istanbul
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.
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:
8 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.
- 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
- 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 2000 TRY
- Personal Expenses
- Driver & Guide Tips - Gratitue
- Food & Drinks
- Admission fee to Hagia Sophia 25 €
- Admission fee to Topkapi Palace 2000 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…
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 customizable and allows you to explore at your own pace, ensuring a personalized experience.
Your guide will meet you at the port and drop you off back at the port in time for your ship’s departure.
Stores to visit:
Carpet Showroom
Leather Factory
- GUARANTEED ON TIME RETURN TO THE CRUISE.
- PRIVATE TOUR ONLY FOR YOUR PARTY.
- EXCLUSIVE PERSONALIZED TOUR.
- FOR CRUISE TRAVELERS.
- Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2000 TRY. You can pay to the guide for SKIP-THE-LINE tickets.
- Hagia Sophia entarance fee is 25 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Location
Hippodrome
Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(14 Ratings)
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Scoutdix
Jul 1, 2025
3 memorable days with private guided tour of Istanbul - We had three days of private tours, arranged by Turkey Tours Company, as part of our 10 day trip. We started off in Istanbul, where our guide met us at our hotel, for our walking tour of the old city. We saw so many of the major sights and our guide gave us much pertinent historical information. It was an excellent introduction to a beautiful city and country, with such rich history and culture. Thank you Serkan, for arranging this trip of a lifetime for our family.
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Dianes162
Jun 15, 2025
Unbelievably fantastic experience - We had an unbelievable fantastic 4 day tour in Istanbul. I can’t say enough about our tour guide Aisha Ozlem Yesildag and our driver Deniz. It was an amazing experience. And Serkan owner of Turkey Tours Company put a fabulous trip together. He was always available and instantly responded to questions.
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Afreenhm
Jun 12, 2025
2 days in Istanbul are not enough - What an amazing couple of days we had in Istanbul. Our guide, Denis, was the best. He was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. He even took us shopping for the specific things we wanted. The mosques and Palace were amazing and a do not miss!
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Z8747umbilld
May 24, 2025
Great Tour of Istanbul - Awesome tour - Serkan put together a 2 day tour for my family of 9 that included a day tour of Istanbul before our cruise. Serkan set up everything, including transfers for the airport, hotel and cruise. All very easy and he kept in constant contact with me. Sevda, our guide was also great - very knowledgeable and kept us ahead of the crowds so we barely waited in any lines. Of course Istanbul is fantastic - Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Spice Bizarre, all beautiful. Make sure to get some entertaining ice cream! Highly recommend Serkan, Sevda and Turkey Tours!
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Ula_cang2024
Mar 12, 2024
Best tour I have ever seen in Istanbul - it was amazing tour I have ever seen. We visited many historical places. Guide also very informative and joyfull. I recommend to everyone for it.
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Q1880zjbeatriza
Oct 7, 2023
It was very exciting to walk the streets of Istanbul and visit the most and the other beautiful historical places. - We had a very positive experience with this tour company. The two people we interacted with were very helpful and friendly.
We were very pleased with the attetion they gave us and ee definitely recommend it.
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Marcelold3006fa
Aug 1, 2023
Grear tour in Istanbul - Great tour in Istanbul; we visit the city in July 2023, in a family trip; very good tour, very explicit and rich in information and sightseeing; our guide tour Ozlem, was so kindly, we arrive to Istanbul in a Cruise, so we didn't have a lot of time to visit the city, but the tour was perfect for this propose; we highly recomend Serkam an all the team of Turkey Tours Company
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Time2trek
May 30, 2023
A fabulous history lesson cultural tour and culinary delight! - We just completed 2 days of private tours (including, Private Tour: Istanbul Shore Excursion From Galata Port with Turkey Tours Company. We worked with Serkan, who managed our itinerary flawlessly from start to finish and our fabulous tour guide Volkan, who made every step of the way interesting and culturally enriching! We learned so much about Turkey, it’s history and culture and also with Volkan‘s great suggestions enjoyed many incredible delicacies! Would highly recommend this tour and the company!
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174lilianak
May 24, 2023
Great Stambul tour - Excellent tour. I booked at the last minute and Serkan was fast and helpful. We are a family group of 7, spanish speaking so the guide Aisha, has to fulfilled many requierments. She was helpful, patient and very knowledgeable. We even got a surprise cake for my husband birthday on one of our stops. Thank you for make Stambul an unforgettable experience for all of us.
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Violantetarragon2018
Nov 10, 2024
Dissatisfaction with company tours: Cruise excursions . - We hire excursions to Istanbul and Ephesus through the company: Excursions for Cruises and in both we were unhappy at the lack of organization we lost a lot of free time in the Grand Bazaar and in a leather factory that we lacked later to visit the monuments that really interested us .We thought that they are lucrative and purely commercial trips by the commission that must be carried the guides and the cultural issue is what matters least .In both returned us to the port earlier than stipulated in the program. For this reason we are wary of private tours linked to cruise arrival and departure times.
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