The Blue Mosque in Istanbul with its domes and six minarets, the water and city beyond

Istanbul Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

Top-Rated Istanbul Shore Excursions

Ships berth at the Galataport terminal in Karaköy, across the Golden Horn from the old city. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar are a short drive or tram ride away, and a Bosphorus boat trip shows the city from the water.

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Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul

★ 5 (208 reviews) · 5 hr

From$300

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Istanbul Old City Highlights: Private Walking Tour

★ 5 (101 reviews) · 4 hr

From$94

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Istanbul Old City Highlights and Hidden Gems Tour

★ 5 (74 reviews) · 6 hr

From$273

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Istanbul Old City Private Tour: Skip The Line

★ 5 (52 reviews) · 4 hr

From$32

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Istanbul Private Tour with Official Licensed Guide Fast Entry

★ 5 (51 reviews) · 4 hr

From$90

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Istanbul Discovery Tour with Private Guide and Private Vehicle

★ 5 (50 reviews) · 6 hr

From$597

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Private Hagia Sophia Sultanahmet Blue Mosque Cistern Grand Bazaar

★ 5 (46 reviews) · 6 hr

From$148

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Best Highlights of Istanbul

★ 5 (45 reviews) · 5 hr

From$200

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Private Istanbul Tour: Explore the City's Classics with a Guide

★ 5 (45 reviews) · 4 hr

From$80

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Private Tour to Historical Peninsula in Istanbul

★ 5 (43 reviews) · 5 hr

From$173

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Istanbul Half Day Private Old City Tour with Optional Tickets

★ 5 (31 reviews) · 3 hr

From$75

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Private Istanbul Personalised Tour Licenced Guide and Vehicle

★ 5 (28 reviews) · 8 hr

From$700

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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 27, 2026. Europe Port Excursions may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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