Category Istanbul Shore Excursions

Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel

Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel - Blue Mosque to start: how to enjoy Sultan Ahmed without rushing

1.Skip-the-Line Istanbul: Private Tour from Cruise Ship & Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $280Our pick

Skip-the-line Istanbul private shore tour that strings together Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Cistern, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar with hotel or cruise pickup.

“Our guide met us right when we left the cruise port and our driver got us to the historic center very quickly. Our Guide was quite knowledgeable about the sites, answered all of our questions and was highly attentive. She pointed out every bump and curb so we didn't fall which was easy to do as you are always looking up at the amazing sites. I highly recommend a private tour like this versus what the cruise ship offers (cattle car format). The personal attention is worth a couple extra dollars.”

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Istanbul Airport Private VIP Transfers Hotels and Cruise Port

Istanbul Airport Private VIP Transfers Hotels and Cruise Port - The Ride Itself: Air-Conditioned Vans for Up to 6 People

2.Istanbul Airport Private VIP Transfers Hotels and Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 375 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $50Best value

Private VIP transfer from Istanbul Airport to your hotel or cruise port, with flight tracking, English staff, and a roomy air-conditioned van up to 6.

“Over the top service and communication. I loved that they sent me a What's App text before I even left the states. They even sent me a walking video of the airport to where to meet them, since drivers are not allowed to wait at the terminal. My private airport car was gorgeous and my driver was very accommodating! I would use and recommend them 10 out of 10.”

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Private & Mini Group 7-8 Hours Guided Istanbul Tour / Cruise Port

Private & Mini Group 7-8 Hours Guided Istanbul Tour / Cruise Port - The Walking Reality: 2.5-3 Miles Around Sultanahmet

3.Private & Mini Group 7-8 Hours Guided Istanbul Tour / Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $99

Skip long lines and see Istanbul Sultanahmet in one cruise day. Private guide, A/C van, Galataport views, flexible timing.

“We had a great tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and helpful. I liked that he stuck with the itinerary we chose...while politely dealing with the other couple that wanted to change all of the stops. I feel we had a great overview of this amazing city.”

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Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour

Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour - Blue Mosque: Free Entry, Six Minarets, and the Stained-Glass Light

4.Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 273 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $100

Cruise-friendly one-day Istanbul tour hitting Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, and Grand Bazaar with an English guide and port-safe pacing.

“The pick up from the port was simple. Ugur, our tour guide was a lovely young man who bent over backwards to make our tour exceptional. He included a visit to the Cisterns because we would not get to the Grand Bazaar as we needed to make it back to the ship on time. He also made sure we were picked up by one of their staff in plenty of time. Love Istanbul and the people were so lovely too.”

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Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour - Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: Headsets and a Real Sense of Scale

5.Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Private Istanbul shore tour with pickup, skip-the-line ticket buying, and top sights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Cistern, Grand Bazaar.

“Wonderful way to experience Istanbul. Sancar our guide was knowledgeable and we always had skip the line tickets. Our experience was about 7 hrs but the ship schedule limited the number of places we could go during open hours. Sancar was altra patient with all of our questions. He is a very talented guide and we would not hesitate to request him again. He helped us to some of the best stores in the Grand Bazaar. We bartered for our finds successfully which was also great fun.”

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