Istanbul Shore Excursion: Explore Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia

Embark on an extraordinary shore excursion in Istanbul, exploring the heart of the city with a small group. Discover the treasures of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the vibrant Grand Bazaar, immersing yourself in the rich history and vibrant present of this ancient city.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galataport Istanbul - Meet your tour guide outside the cruise ship terminal’s second-floor exit at the designated time. Use the elevator or escalators to reach the second floor after following signs for the city center. Your guide will be awaiting your arrival, holding a sign displaying your name for easy recognition.
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque -…
What's Included
  • Local taxes included
  • Licensed English-speaking local guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tips
  • Entrance Fee: Hagia Sophia 25 Euro Per Person
  • Entrance Fee: Basilica Cistern 900 Turkish Lira Per Person
  • Public Transportation (Tram Passes)
Additional Information

Experience the heart of Istanbul like never before with our extraordinary shore excursion. By utilizing the efficient tram system in Istanbul, you’ll save at least an hour of travel time, allowing for more in-depth exploration of the city’s wonders. Embark on a journey that unveils the treasures of this ancient city, from the splendid Blue Mosque and…

Location
Galataport Istanbul
KIlIc Ali Pasa Mahallesi Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, No: 8 Karaköy Beyoğlu
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Daniel_s
Nov 4, 2024
Great Tour of the Highlights of Istanbul - Really enjoyed our tour of the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, hippodrome and Grand Bazaar. Our guide was even kind enough to take us by the Spice Market as well. Highly recommend. It was a great experience.
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Lvaccare
Sep 17, 2024
Fabulous Day in Istanbul! - We had a fantastic day with Ugur, who met us at the cruise terminal and took us around the major sites in Istanbul with smooth travels every step of the way. Entrance tickets were taken care of and we proceeded into the sites without delays. Ugur was very knowledgeable and truly made the experience immersive as we learned about the people, places, and culture (past and present). He took us to a great family-run restaurant with delicious food and traditional Turkish tea, helped us navigate the immensity of the Grand Bazaar, and ensured our day was truly memorable! Highly recommend!
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Lorena_v
Sep 16, 2024
Fabulous Day in Istanbul! - We had a fantastic day with Ugur, who met us at the cruise terminal and took us around the major sites in Istanbul with smooth travels every step of the way. Entrance tickets were taken care of and we proceeded into the sites without delays. Ugur was very knowledgeable and truly made the experience immersive as we learned about the people, places, and culture (past and present). He took us to a great family-run restaurant with delicious food and traditional Turkish tea, helped us navigate the immensity of the Grand Bazaar, and ensured our day was truly memorable! Highly recommend!
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928fredg
Sep 14, 2024
More than 5 stars - Wonderful personalized tour. Semih was personable and knowledgeable. He went out of his way to make our experience wonderful. We highly recommend him for private or small group tours. The best tour experience we ever had.
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Elizabeth_f
Sep 8, 2024
Awesome Overview of Istanbul. - Furkan was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly and flexible for what we wanted to do. He adjusted our tour to add breaks because we had two elderly people with us. He took us to a great restaurant and it was an awesome overview of the city, considering we only had one day in Istanbul.
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Traveloctopusco
Sep 2, 2024
Wonderful and Easy Day avoiding crowds! - We booked with Duygu so we could see the highlights of the city on a short port day. Definitely not enough time to do this marvelous city justice but she was so knowledgeable and passionate about the sites that we were able to navigate around the crowds and really maximize our time! We learned so much from her perspective as a local and as a cultural scholar. (and the lunch spot she took us to, AMAZING!) We will definitely plan a longer more indepth trip back to Turkey and can't wait to work with her on those deatils too! Definitely a good sampler day if you're on a cruise!
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Zsolt_s
Jul 14, 2024
Istanbul with Burak - Burak is a great tourist guide. In spite of the heat he was very active, communicative. He has got a high level knowledge, we learned a lot. We highly recommend him, thanks for the short friendship once again!
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Jonathan_m
Jul 5, 2024
Excellent and perfect for 5 hours - Duygu was a pleasure as a guide and very knowledgeable. She was on time and efficient and made sure we had a great feel for the city. Walking is clearly the answer in Istanbul and taking the tram. Would definitely recommend her as a guide and the family
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Jonne_b
Jun 29, 2024
Amazing - Our tour guide Ozge was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable regarding the history of the mosques but also showed us things that were not on the itinerary. She helped with our shopping needs and even bought our small party a Turkish treat.
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Andrew_f
Jul 29, 2024
Well worth doing - Tour was great, particularly the Cistern. Only disappointing bit was being taken to an outrageously overpriced cafe for a drink.
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).