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5 Best Istanbul Shore Excursions

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The 5 most popular istanbul shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.

5 Best Istanbul Shore Excursions

Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour - Blue Mosque: what makes it worth your first stop
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Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour

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

Istanbul’s biggest icons in one long day: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, and key Byzantine stops.

Most Popular 4.0

“So disappointed. Entire group agreed and advised guide our prime interest was the Blue Mosque. We didn't see it! Also didn't see the last ruin, he advised it just wasn't worth it. Lines very long at palace, and our advance tickets did nothing. He stopped every time anyone wanted a potty break,”

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Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour - Hagia Sophia: What to Expect at the Ticketed Museum
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Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

2.Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

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

5.0

“Didem was a wonderful guide. We learned so much. Having her as our private guide was fantastic we got to see so much in such a short amount of time. She surely knew her way around Istanbul. We got to see Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Sultan Square, the grand blizzard and so much more.”

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Istanbul Shore Excursion by TRAM: Half Day Private Tour from Port - Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: Legends, Mosaics, and the Big Visual Payoff
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Istanbul Shore Excursion by TRAM: Half Day Private Tour from Port

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

Istanbul shore excursion: private 4–5 hour route to Hagia Sophia, Sunken Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar.

5.0

“We got to experience the rich culture that has shaped Istanbul. Emre was a fantastic host, great clear communication even when we suffered a delay due to cruise terminal administration errors. These monuments are a must, the cistern being my favourite from the day. Having priority to cut the lines is a must. Highly recommend.”

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Istanbul Private Tour from Cruise Port - The Sultanahmet route: Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern
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Istanbul Private Tour from Cruise Port

Istanbul Shore Excursion: Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul Egyptian Bazaar - The coach ride and quick sight stops that help you orient
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Istanbul Shore Excursion: Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul Egyptian Bazaar

5.Istanbul Shore Excursion: Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul Egyptian Bazaar

Small-group Bosphorus cruise plus Egyptian Spice Bazaar shore trip from Istanbul port, with landmark views and time to browse spices.

4.0

“The Bazaar was OK, though not anywhere near the variety you get at the Grand Bazaar. Mostly spices and jewelry--that's about it. The Bosphorus Cruise was disappointing. The boat was a ferry boat, not very comfortable. But the real problem was that only the few people sitting closest to the guide could hear what she…”

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