4 Shore Excursions Tours in Istanbul to Plan a Day Around

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 273 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Eight hours in Istanbul’s top sights from a cruise port, led by English guides, with Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, and Grand Bazaar.

“It was great! The only issue was that this tour contrary to its name Shore Excursion, was not meant for those in a cruise line just spending the day in Istanbul. We had to leave the tour on our own and get back to the ship in order to be onboard by the time the ship sailed away. It is the perfect tour for those staying in town for a couple of days. It manages to go to a lot of the main attractions in only one day.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $100Top rated

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

“Our walking tour of Instanbul with Sibel, was enjoyable as well as informative. She explained the different eras from the Sultans to current day government, their influences on the area and how the city is a blending of many cultures. While visiting the Blue Mosque she provided us with the basic differences between Muslim and Christian beliefs and practices. The Topkapki Castle and a traditional lunch were icing on our tour. We couldn't have a better guide for this historic area and strongly recommend a day with Sibel!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $110

Istanbul cruise shore tour by tram with a private English guide. See Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar.

“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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Cruise Shore Excursion – Best of Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $169

Istanbul shore excursion with a professional guide: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, plus lunch.

“Visits to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia were enhanced by our knowledgeable guide. In the Grand Bazaar the guide showed the best shopping opportunities.”

Check availability →Read our full review