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Private Istanbul Tour from Galataport Cruise Ships

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6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

In a short layover of your cruise in istanbul, we will discover the most popular spots and highlights in Istanbul, passing through two continents, Bosphorus and Golden horn. You will be picked up from your cruise and will be safe and comfortable with our professional our guides. You will enjoy with the history of 3 empire and taste the local food and drinks. While you are doing your shopping in the boutique bazaars, you may drink your Turkish coffee and try some ice cream.

What's Included

  • Public transportation
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Museum fees
  • Basilica Cistern
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Kılıçali Paşa Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102
Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Topkapi Palace Museum

The most popular museum in istanbul, also Palace of Ottoman Empire, is located at the edge of peninsula and includes, 3 big garden, courtyards, kiosks, houses, and pavillons. The complex covers Harem section, Hagia Irene Church, Archeology museum, Gulhane Garden. Museum entrance is 25 usd per person.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Blue Mosque

We are going to start our tour from Galataport and visit one of the biggest mosques in istanbul, Blue mosque. You willl be admired by its architecture and history.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

We will visit one of the wonders in the world, one of the biggest churches, Hagia Sophia. With its amazing marbels, and tiles, you will feel the history of Rome, Byzantium and Ottoman empires.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

We will visit one of the oldest squares in istanbul called Hippodrome square where, a huge hippodrome located at the period of Byzantium empire. You are going to see The Walled Obelisk, The Serpent Column, and Obelisk of Theodosius which is almost 3500 years old.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

Also known as Yerebatan Sarnici, is located underneath the square and it is the lasgest one of the 100 cisterns. Cistern has 336 marble columns and famous with the heads of Medusa. Cistern collects the water coming from the lakes 25 km away the city by aqueducts. Basilica entrance is 15 usd per person.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Grand Bazaar

We will have a chance to visit one of the oldest shopping mall in the world, with hundreds of streets and thousands of shops. You may see all kind of gifts, souveniers, spice, leather, jewellery, tiles, gold and silver.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Istanbul Tour from Galataport Cruise Ships?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Public transportation
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Museum fees
  • Basilica Cistern
  • Topkapi Palace Museum

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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