Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour
Overview
See the best of Istanbul in a short amount of time with this Private Istanbul Tour, which is perfect for cruise passengers looking for a Shore Excursion. Easily meet your licensed guide at the cruise port, hop into your private transportation, and begin your guided city tour.
Visit the Hagia Sophia Mosque on a guided visit, explore the Blue Mosque Tour area, enjoy a Skip-the-Line style entry approach at major sites when possible, and discover the history of the Topkapi Palace along with many other highlights before returning to your ship right on time with this cruise-friendly itinerary.
Note that some admission is included and others you must pay on the spot.
Visit several top spots in Istanbul on this private guided shore excursion
Purchase authentic souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar or around the Sultanahmet District
Go at your own pace on this fully private, customizable tour
What's Included
- Unique time to discover Turkish Handcrafts: (Carpet -Leather-Ceramic and Jewelry)
- We will skip the line to buy the tickets for Topkapi palace and Basilica Cistern
- Public Transportation - From Cruise Port ( Pick up /Drop Off& TOUR)
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Gratitude (suggested)
- Admisson/Entrance fee - Topkapi Palace
- Admisson/Entrance fee - Basilica Cistern
- Transportation by VAN - UNLESS OPTION SELECTED (Pick up/Drop Off&Tour ALL DAY)
Meeting and Pickup
Traveler pickup is offered. Guaranteed On-Time Return To Your Ship*FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS AND LATE DEPARTURES, as museums and some sites will be closed around 17:00 pm, alternative tour sites will be advised by the tour guide during the tour.*Tour guide meets you at central Istanbul hotels or Galata Port. If the hotel is not centrally located, the meeting point will be in front of the Binbirdirek, **GERMAN FOUNTAIN**, Fatih/İstanbul, If van service is not chosen your guide will pick you up at centrally located hotels on foot. We pick up all guests from CRUISE PORTPorts: Istanbul Cruise Port Galataport Istanbul, Kılıçali Paşa Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, TürkiyeHotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
What To Expect
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
TopkapI Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mosque
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Serpent Column
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sultanahmet Square
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Bazaar
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica Cistern
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sultanahmet District
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Guaranteed On-Time Return To Your Ship
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour?
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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).
- Unique time to discover Turkish Handcrafts: (Carpet -Leather-Ceramic and Jewelry).
- We will skip the line to buy the tickets for Topkapi palace and Basilica Cistern.
- Public Transportation - From Cruise Port ( Pick up /Drop Off& TOUR).
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide.
- Lunch.
- Gratitude (suggested).
- Admisson/Entrance fee - Topkapi Palace.
- Admisson/Entrance fee - Basilica Cistern.
- Transportation by VAN - UNLESS OPTION SELECTED (Pick up/Drop Off&Tour ALL DAY).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour 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
- Unique time to discover Turkish Handcrafts: (Carpet -Leather-Ceramic and Jewelry)
- We will skip the line to buy the tickets for Topkapi palace and Basilica Cistern
- Public Transportation - From Cruise Port ( Pick up /Drop Off& TOUR)
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Gratitude (suggested)
- Admisson/Entrance fee - Topkapi Palace
- Admisson/Entrance fee - Basilica Cistern
- Transportation by VAN - UNLESS OPTION SELECTED (Pick up/Drop Off&Tour ALL DAY)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Guaranteed On-Time Return To Your Ship
