For Cruisers: Cruise Friendly Istanbul Tour with Return Guarantee
İstanbul
About
Istanbul is one of the most important cities in world history, and this private tour is designed to help you experience its highlights without stress or rushing. Created exclusively for cruise passengers, it offers flexible timing, a fully customizable itinerary, and personal attention from your private guide. Every detail is planned around your ship’s schedule, with a guaranteed on-time return—so you can relax and enjoy the very best of Istanbul in comfort and confidence.
Why you should book this tour:
• Designed for cruise passengers – built around your ship’s arrival and departure times • Flexible timing – start when you dock, finish stress-free • Fully customizable itinerary – visit wh...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Professional Licensed Guiding
Private Air-Conditioned Transportation
All Taxes
Private Tour
All Parking Fees
Pick up & Drop Off from Cruise Port
Entrance fees (tickets can be arranged in advance to skip long ticket lines)
Lunch
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Galataport Istanbul
After you book, we’ll let you know exactly where your guide will meet you at the pier
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For cruise passengers, we highly recommend meeting at the port 30–45 minutes after your ship docks. An early start helps you beat large crowds, other tour buses, allowing for a more relaxed and enjoyable visit to Istanbul
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This tour is available exclusively to cruise ship guests. It is scheduled around ship docking times and is not suitable for non-cruise travelers
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Enjoy a private tour experience exclusively for your group
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Guaranteed on-time return to your ship
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Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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For Cruisers: Cruise Friendly Istanbul Tour with Return Guarantee
İstanbul
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$108.00
Price varies by group size
About
Istanbul is one of the most important cities in world history, and this private tour is designed to help you experience its highlights without stress or rushing. Created exclusively for cruise passengers, it offers flexible timing, a fully customizable itinerary, and personal attention from your private guide. Every detail is planned around your ship’s schedule, with a guaranteed on-time return—so you can relax and enjoy the very best of Istanbul in comfort and confidence.
Why you should book this tour:
• Designed for cruise passengers – built around your ship’s arrival and departure times • Flexible timing – start when you dock, finish stress-free • Fully customizable itinerary – visit wh...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Professional Licensed Guiding
Private Air-Conditioned Transportation
All Taxes
Private Tour
All Parking Fees
Pick up & Drop Off from Cruise Port
Entrance fees (tickets can be arranged in advance to skip long ticket lines)
Lunch
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Galataport Istanbul
After you book, we’ll let you know exactly where your guide will meet you at the pier
Return
Itinerary
1
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Visit one of Istanbul’s most famous monuments, celebrated for its massive dome, ancient mosaics, and extraordinary history
45 minutes
2
Basilica Cistern
(Optional Visit) Explore this atmospheric underground reservoir from the Byzantine era, featuring rows of marble columns, soft lighting, and the famous Medusa head carvings.
30 minutes
3
Blue Mosque
Discover Istanbul’s iconic Ottoman mosque, famed for its elegant domes, six minarets, and interior decorated with thousands of blue İznik tiles.
30 minutes
4
Hippodrome
Walk through the historic heart of Byzantine Constantinople, once the city’s main chariot-racing arena, now home to ancient monuments like the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpent Column.
15 minutes
5
German Fountain
See this elegant 19th-century monument, a gift from German Emperor Wilhelm II, featuring a domed canopy and richly decorated mosaics in the heart of Sultanahmet Square.
5 minutes
6
Grand Bazaar
Wander through one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, with thousands of shops selling carpets, jewelry, ceramics, spices, and souvenirs.
1 hour
7
Fountain of Ahmet III
See this richly decorated 18th-century Ottoman fountain near Topkapı Palace, admired for its ornate calligraphy, floral motifs, and classic Ottoman baroque design.
5 minutes
8
Hagia Irene Museum
Visit one of Istanbul’s oldest Byzantine churches, known for its simple interior, massive dome, and unique cross mosaic, offering a glimpse into early Christian architecture.
20 minutes
9
Topkapi Palace
Explore the former residence of Ottoman sultans, including the opulent Harem section, grand courtyards, imperial halls, sacred relics, and sweeping views of the Bosphorus.
1 hour and 30 minutes
10
Galataport Istanbul
Return to the pier on time at the end of your tour
