See Istanbul’s most important sites in a single day on a private tour, including Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar. With skip-the-line tickets available for purchase directly from your guide, you’ll avoid the wait and make the most of your time. Explore the city’s rich history with an expert local guide, who can tailor the day to your interests for a truly personalized experience. Wander through the vibrant Grand Bazaar with insider tips to help you navigate its treasures, and dive into the fascinating stories of the Ottoman and Byzantine empires. Walk through the heart of the Sultanahmet district, the oldest part of Istanbul, where ancient monuments stand beside lively neighborhoods and historic streets.
Avoid wasting time in Istanbul traffic. Travel from Galataport to Sultanahmet by tram with your private guide, enjoying a convenient and authentic way to experience Istanbul as you make your way to the historic Old Town.
Visit the world-famous Blue Mosque, Istanbul’s premier sight. Blue Mosque in Istanbul is an essential part of any Istanbul tour that lets you see mosque architecture and learn the basics of Islam in a very relevant setting.
Walk through the famous Hippodrome of Istanbul seeing the famous Obelisks and the German Fountain. Learn about its history and the public use of this space in Byzantine and Ottoman times.
Explore the “Subterranean Palace,” where you’ll learn about Byzantine architecture and the area’s intriguing history as you gaze upon underground pillars. Walk on the wooden walkways over the water with an eye out for the famous upside-down Medusa heads.
Visit the inspiring Hagia Sophia, which on its own, justifies a visit to Istanbul. The church of the Divine Wisdom is eternally impressive and important with its extraordinary dimensions and beauty. You can expect to have in-depth explanations of the monument as part of your tour.
Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Topkapi Palace, the magnificent center of Ottoman power for centuries. Explore its courtyards, pavilions, gardens, and terraces while learning about the sultans and the empire they ruled.
Finish your Istanbul adventure at the legendary Grand Bazaar. Follow your guide through its colorful maze of shops and discover handcrafted treasures, from Iznik tiles and silk to jewelry, leather goods, carpets, and more.
Istanbul: Private Full Day Guided Tour for Cruise Passengers lasts about 6–7 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $207 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Once your ship docks at Galata port, make your way outside the terminal. Walk to the Galata Port Clock Tower Square. Your guide will be holding a sign that says "Walks In Europe" next to the clock tower.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 verified reviews; it is run by Walks In Europe. Most-mentioned highlights: Choose the ticket-included option in advance or purchase it from your guide during the tour; Customizable experience tailored to your interests and preferences; Expert guide for a insider's local knowledge.
Guzin was very nice, instructive and gave us plenty of useful details on Sainte Sophie, Blue Mosque (under renovation), Topkapi Palace and Suleiman Mosque. She also showed us good kebab places and carpet and ceramics handcraft. It is less useful to have a guide un the Grand Bazar or the Spice market. It was a great weekend thanks to Guzin and Walks in Istanbul !
We booked three tours with Walks InIstanbul and our online contact was the owner Arzu, who communicated in a timely and clear fashion. We requested a female guide and were assigned to Guzin, who was an absolutely terrific guide- friendly, charming, knowledgeable, opinionated (when we asked!!) and passionate. Our initial tour was of the original Jewish and Greek neighborhoods that are now in the midst of a pretty aggressive gentrification campaign. We then did a short Bosphorus cruise at dusk, with the highlights being the different sultans' palaces that were scattered along the straits. The following day, we covered the expansive Topkapi Palace that really had a thorough set of billboards to read about everyday life in the palace kitchen. The humongous Hagia Saphia and the equally sprawling Grand Bazaar rounded out that busy day as well. Istanbul is bursting with a colorful and complicated history, and we were grateful that Guzin really provided an unadulterated perspective of the Ottoman interaction with its minorities. We appreciated her candor. Its important to have a solid guide to provide context and and expertise and we were thrilled with Guzin as our choice.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul: Private Full Day Guided Tour for Cruise Passengers | 6–7 hours | 5.0 (2) | $207 | |
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 Istanbul Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern with Tickets | 3 hours | 4.9 (131) | $135 | View |