Istanbul Private Full Day Guided Tour for Cruise Passengers
Overview
Your private guide will meet you at Galataport, Istanbul’s cruise terminal. Together, you’ll plan a walking tour around your interests and your ship’s schedule, choosing which landmarks to prioritize during your time ashore.
Explore Sultanahmet’s Byzantine and Ottoman heritage at the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Descend into the Basilica Cistern, discover how the Ottoman sultans lived at Topkapı Palace or browse the covered lanes of the Grand Bazaar. Your guide will tailor the route to the time you have before returning to your ship.
Admission tickets are available to purchase from your guide.
What's Included
- Private tour for a more personalized experience
- Tram transportation between Galataport and the Old Town
- Option to customise the itinerary according to ship schedule
- Guide pick up and drop off from Galataport
- Expert guide for a insider's local knowledge
- Choose the ticket-included option in advance or purchase it from your guide during the tour
- Lunch (can be purchased on the spot)
- Private vehicle transportation (can be arranged upon request)
- Admission tickets are only available if you choose the correct option
Meeting Location
Kılıçali Paşa
Gümrük Muhafaza Kısım Amirliği No:5, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Galataport Clock (pass by)
Sultanahmet District
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hippodrome
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Women are required to wear a headscarf when entering the mosque.
- BOTH men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Shorts, sleeveless tops, and other revealing attire are not permitted inside.
- Wearing or displaying any specific religious symbols or attire is not permitted.
- You are not allowed to bring signs, symbols, banners, flags, documents, drawings, or any materials representing political, ideological, or religious beliefs inside the Hagia Sophia.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Topkapi is closed on Tuesdays.
- Galataport pick up dan drop off with your guide and tram ride to the old town is included
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Private Full Day Guided Tour for Cruise Passengers?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- Private tour for a more personalized experience.
- Tram transportation between Galataport and the Old Town.
- Option to customise the itinerary according to ship schedule.
- Guide pick up and drop off from Galataport.
- Expert guide for a insider's local knowledge.
- Choose the ticket-included option in advance or purchase it from your guide during the tour.
- Lunch (can be purchased on the spot).
- Private vehicle transportation (can be arranged upon request).
- Admission tickets are only available if you choose the correct option.
The minimum age to participate is 15. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Private Full Day Guided Tour for Cruise Passengers is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Private Full Day Guided Tour for Cruise Passengers will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tour for a more personalized experience
- Tram transportation between Galataport and the Old Town
- Option to customise the itinerary according to ship schedule
- Guide pick up and drop off from Galataport
- Expert guide for a insider's local knowledge
- Choose the ticket-included option in advance or purchase it from your guide during the tour
- Lunch (can be purchased on the spot)
- Private vehicle transportation (can be arranged upon request)
- Admission tickets are only available if you choose the correct option
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Women are required to wear a headscarf when entering the mosque.
- BOTH men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Shorts, sleeveless tops, and other revealing attire are not permitted inside.
- Wearing or displaying any specific religious symbols or attire is not permitted.
- You are not allowed to bring signs, symbols, banners, flags, documents, drawings, or any materials representing political, ideological, or religious beliefs inside the Hagia Sophia.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Topkapi is closed on Tuesdays.
- Galataport pick up dan drop off with your guide and tram ride to the old town is included
