Discover Istanbul on a private half-day experience created especially for cruise passengers. Meet your private guide at Galataport and travel together to the historic heart of the city by tram. Your guide will accompany you throughout the experience and return with you to Galataport at the end of the tour.
Make the most of your limited time ashore with a flexible itinerary designed around your interests and ship schedule. Rather than following a fixed route, choose the landmarks you would most like to see and create your own Istanbul experience with your private guide. As this is a half-day tour, the itinerary will focus on the sites you select rather than attempting to visit every major attraction.
Choose to visit the magnificent Blue Mosque and admire its elegant Ottoman architecture and beautiful Iznik tiles. Explore the Hippodrome, the ancient center of Constantinople, and discover the stories behind its historic monuments.
If the Basilica Cistern is on your list, step underground to see its impressive Byzantine columns and famous Medusa heads. You can also choose Hagia Sophia and learn about its extraordinary history spanning the Byzantine and Ottoman eras.
Prefer Ottoman history ? Spend your time exploring Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans. Or, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar and browse its countless shops offering traditional Turkish crafts and souvenirs.
Your guide will help you select the best combination of sights based on your interests and available time, while sharing local knowledge and bringing Istanbul’s history to life along the way.
Entrance tickets are not included in the tour price. Skip-the-line tickets can be purchased directly from your guide during the tour, allowing you to save time and avoid waiting in ticket lines.
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