2 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.”

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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!”

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