Duration: 7 – 8 hours

Tour starting point: Port of Istanbul

Tour ending point:  Port of Istanbul

Includes:  Officially licensed tour guide, transportation from/to port

Excludes: Entrance tickets, lunch, tips to guide and driver

Sights to see: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar

Get picked up from your port by your tour guide and start the tour with the highlights of Istanbul;

Hagia Sophia; Great blend of Christian and Islamic influence with beautiful interior of mosaics, impressive and significant history. Built in the 6th century by the Emperor Justinian, after the Ottoman conquest the mosaics were eventually plastered over to convert the church into a mosque.

From the oval road that surrounds the Hippodrome, you can easily imagine the chariot races that were held here in Byzantine times.
Blue Mosque; Built in the early 1600s for Sultan Ahmet I, Blue Mosque is truly a magnificent masterpiece of architecture with amazingly delicate proportions for a building of such massive scale. The blue shade of the 27.000 pieces of Iznik quart tiles give the mosque it’s popular name and 6 towering minarets give its uniquely recognizable structure.
Grand Bazaar; One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world with over 4,000 shops. It was constructed in the 15th century and became the commercial hub of the trade between Asia & Europe.
Topkapı Palace; More than just an Imperial Residence of Ottoman Sultans, it was the seat of the Supreme Executive and Judiciary Council for almost 400 years long. Topkapi Palace is a great monument of Oriental architecture which houses exhibits of art, books, jewels, plates, costumes, the Treasury and the Holy Relics.

Please Note:

Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays and will be replaced with Basilica Cistern.

Hagia Sophia can be visited on Mondays as well until 26th October.

Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and will be replaced with Spice Market.

Children under age of 12 are free of charge. Please make sure that you have passport copies of children as we have to verify their ages at museums.

Frequently Asked Questions About Istanbul Shore Excursion:
How to meet my tour guide ?
Upon arrival, your tour guide and driver will be waiting by the port exit. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name and surname on it.
Can I state the departure time for my tour?
Since we will be operating your tour as private one, you can decide on departure time.
How do I book ‘Istanbul Shore Excursion’ ?
– Fill the ‘Book Now Form’ which will refer you to another form where you will put your personal information, cruise name with arrival and departure times.

– We will get back to you with a confirmation email.
How do I pay?

After filling the Book Now Form, you will be directed to our account on Paypal where you can pay by your credit card or We can accept cash as a form of payment.