The 4 Istanbul Shore Excursions We Would Book Again

1.Istanbul Airport Private VIP Transfers Hotels and Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 375 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) Our pick

Book a private Ford Custom, Mercedes-Benz Vito, or Volkswagen Transporter from Istanbul Airport or a cruise port to a central hotel. English-speaking airport staff meet you, help with luggage, and guide you to your driver. Return trips are available, with WhatsApp updates and flight monitoring.

“Worked out well. The Istanbul Airport is pretty crazy but we were given lots of details that allowed us to find them pretty easily. It was definitely worth it to book this transportation in advance of our arrival.”

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

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Galataport or your hotel, then explore Istanbul by air-conditioned van and on foot. See the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, and Galata Bridge. Guides such as Ezgi, Tayfun, Buse, and Onur tailor the day to your pace.

“This tour provides you with must see attractions in Istanbul albeit for a limited time. Agia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar as well as a sweet shop, jewellery store and ceramics shop.”

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

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

Start at Galataport at 9 a.m. for an eight-hour guided tour of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet sights. You’ll visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar, with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. Expect substantial walking and possible shopping stops.

“Although the morning half of the tour to the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, etc. went ok and the lunch arrangement was excellent, the afternoon half to visit the Grand Bazaar was a disaster. During the Grand Bazaar tour, we were led to attend sales pitches in 5 different shops and didn't have a chance to walk around the Grand Bazaar at all. Although the shop owners were okay, we simply were not interested in their merchandise, and felt that the whole time spent at the Grand Bazaar was a waste. Our tour guide was actually okay as she was flexible and guided us through the Blue Mosque, etc. smoothly. I…”

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4.Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

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

Spend about seven hours exploring Istanbul’s Old City with a private English-speaking guide. Visit Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar, using public transport or an optional van. Guides such as Sercan, Ayse, and Ramazan tailor the pace to your group.

“We had a nice day with our tour guide. It was a lot of walking though. I was glad he was with us to the markets as we probably would have gotten lost. It’s very hot in turkey which makes it hard to walk.”

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