Shore Excursions from Galataport

Make the most of your time in Istanbul with a private shore excursion designed specifically for cruise passengers. When your ship docks at Galataport — Istanbul's world-class cruise terminal in the heart of Karaköy — our licensed guide is waiting for you at the exit with your name on a sign. From that moment, every minute of your 6-8 hours ashore is optimized. We cover Istanbul's greatest landmarks — Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, and the Spice Bazaar — without the stress of navigating a foreign city on your own. Unlike cruise ship excursions with 30-50 people per group, our tours are completely private. You set the pace, you choose the stops, and you save 25% or more compared to ship-organized tours. Most importantly, we guarantee your return to the ship before departure — in years of service, we have never had a guest miss their ship.

What's Included

• Galataport terminal meet-and-greet with name sign
• Licensed private guide (Arabic/English)
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Skip-the-line entrance tickets to all sites
• Ship departure guarantee
• Bottled water throughout the tour
• Halal lunch at a curated restaurant (optional add-on)
• Flexible itinerary — your pace, your choice