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9 Best Shore Excursions Tours In Istanbul

Worth your time in Istanbul.

The 9 shore excursions tours travellers book most in Istanbul, from the headline sights to the quieter finds. What each one costs, how long it runs, and whether it earns a slot on a short trip.

9 Best Shore Excursions Tours In Istanbul

Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour - Getting started at Galataport and why timing matters
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Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour

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

Istanbul in One Day packs Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and the Grand Bazaar into an 8-hour guided shore excursion.

Most Popular★ 4.0

“Plusses and minuses... Istanbul is a very old city and walking conditions are rough... lots of stairs, and broken tiles. It was very hard to keep up with the leader, and once we caught up with her and the rest of the group... she would move on right away. This despite being made aware that…”

273 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $100.00by Neon Tours

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Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour - Hagia Sophia: don’t miss the headset rule
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Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

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2.Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

Private Istanbul shore tour hitting Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar with pickup and skip-the-line ticket help.

★ 5.0

“Istanbul is beautiful ! Our tour guide Sercan was. helpful and knowledgeable of the history of the mosques and tall the places we visited . Realky very informative!”

258 reviews7 hours 15 minutes (approx.)From $100.00by Private Trip Turkey

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Istanbul Shore Excursion by TRAM: Half Day Private Tour from Port - Hagia Sophia Mosque: mosaics, legends, and what to expect on entry
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Istanbul Shore Excursion by TRAM: Half Day Private Tour from Port

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3.Istanbul Shore Excursion by TRAM: Half Day Private Tour from Port

Private Istanbul shore tour from Galataport with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar.

★ 5.0

“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.”

34 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $110.00by Istanbul Custom Tours

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Istanbul Shore Excursion: Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul Egyptian Bazaar - Bosphorus Cruise Time: Choosing Seats for Views and Sound
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Istanbul Shore Excursion: Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul Egyptian Bazaar

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Private Half Day Shore Excursion: Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar From Istanbul - Pickup at 8:30 and why your timing matters
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Private Half Day Shore Excursion: Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar From Istanbul

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5.Private Half Day Shore Excursion: Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar From Istanbul

A private Istanbul shore excursion hitting Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar with port pickup and expert English guidance.

★ 5.0

“The guide and the tour was extremely good. Mehmet Selcuk Ersan was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgable and helpful. We had an amazing experience in Istanbul.”

14 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $372.00by Karavan Travel

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Small Group Istanbul Full-Day Shore Excursion: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar - Blue Mosque visit: ticket included, and you’ll want the right mindset
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Small Group Istanbul Full-Day Shore Excursion: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar

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6.Small Group Istanbul Full-Day Shore Excursion: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar

Small-group Istanbul shore excursion covering Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar, with lunch and port pickup.

★ 5.0

“It was a great day out, however didn’t have enough time at the Topkapi palace. We missed out on seeing a lot at the palace as the time allowed there was no where near enough. I would have preferred more time at palace than see the clothes at the leather shop.”

7 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $248.00by Karavan Travel

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Cruise Shore Excursion - Best of Istanbul - Price and logistics: what $169 buys (and where it might cost extra)
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Cruise Shore Excursion – Best of Istanbul

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Istanbul Shore Excursion: 1 or 2-Day Private Guided Tour with Private Van - Day 2: Dolmabahce to the Bosphorus ferry, then Taksim and Istiklal
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Istanbul Shore Excursion: 1 or 2-Day Private Guided Tour with Private Van

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8.Istanbul Shore Excursion: 1 or 2-Day Private Guided Tour with Private Van

Private 1–2 day Istanbul shore excursion from Galataport with a guide and van. Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Bosphorus and more.

★ 4.5

“This was the second time we have selected Gulgun Travels to organize trip for us. The travel agent Mr. Sarfaraz was knowledgeable, cooperative, caring, and extremely respectful. Gulgun Travels are always very responsive and attentive to your needs 24/7. The reason we Read more”

4 reviewsFrom $350.00by Guided Istanbul Tours

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Istanbul Highlight Shore Excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers - Topkapi Palace Exterior: Seeing Power Without the Ticket
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Istanbul Highlight Shore Excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers

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9.Istanbul Highlight Shore Excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers

Cruise-friendly 5-hour Istanbul tour with a licensed guide, port pickup, and stops at Topkapi exterior, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar.

★ 5.0

“I’ve seen and read about Istanbul in so many books, I had to see it with my own eyes. And in the real world It’s even more beautiful! This tour gave me the opportunity to feel like I was walking around in the ancient times. The schedule is well balanced between points so there’s no…”

3 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $59.26by Vexperio

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