Daily Istanbul City Tour From Galataport
Highlights
- ✓Explore Sultanahmet Square and the famous Blue Mosque
- ✓Visit to the magnificent Topkapi Palace (Ottoman Sultans’ residence)
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off directly from Galataport Cruise Port
- ✓Visit the iconic Hagia Sophia Mosque
- ✓Explore Sultanahmet Square and the famous Blue Mosque
- ✓Scenic Bosphorus Dinner Cruise experience in the evening
Overview
This full-day Istanbul city tour from Galataport Cruise Port offers cruise passengers the opportunity to explore the city’s most important historical landmarks in a single day. The tour is designed for visitors arriving by cruise ship who want to experience the cultural and historical highlights of Istanbul comfortably and efficiently.
The tour begins with pick-up directly from Galataport Cruise Port, followed by a visit to the historic Sultanahmet district, the heart of the former Byzantine and Ottoman capitals. During the tour, guests will discover some of Istanbul’s most famous monuments, including the impressive Hagia Sophia, the elegant Blue Mosque, the historic Hippodrome Square, and the magnificent Topkapi Palace, which served as the residence of Ottoman sultans for centuries.
With the guidance of a professional licensed tour guide, visitors will learn about the history, architecture, and cultural significance of these landmarks while walking through the historic streets of the Old City. The itinerary allows guests to experience the main attractions of Istanbul while enjoying a well-organized and comfortable tour program.
At the end of the tour, guests are transferred back to Galataport Cruise Port, ensuring a smooth return to the cruise ship after a memorable day exploring the historic treasures of Istanbul.
Route
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(Lunch Inculuded)
Our team will meet you at Galataport Cruise Port and pick
you up directly from your cruise ship. After meeting with your guide, you
will start a gorgeous Istanbul City Tour. The first stop is Topkapi
Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th
centuries. The palace houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and
Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, famous jewels
of the imperial treasury, miniatures, and the holy mantle enshrining relics of
the Prophet Mohammed. The second stop of the tour is Sultanahmet Square,
where the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque salutes the Hagia Sophia.
The Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, was
built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet and is famous for its
magnificent interior decoration with blue Iznik tiles. Next, the tour will
explore the Hippodrome, the site of ancient chariot races and home to
three historic monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine
Column, and the Column of Constantine. At the end of the Hippodrome,
the magnificent Hagia Sophia Mosque will welcome you with all its
grandeur. After completing the city tour, you will be transferred back to
Galataport Cruise Port and dropped off at your cruise ship. In the evening,
guests will join a Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with dinner included,
offering a unique opportunity to enjoy Istanbul’s skyline by night while
cruising along the Bosphorus Strait.
Please note:
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays; in this case, the Basilica Cistern
can be visited as an alternative. Please contact your consultant for details.
If you would like to visit the sites with entrance:
Topkapi Palace Museum Entrance Fee – You pay the door price.
Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance Fee – You pay the door price.
Important: Please do not forget to bring a headscarf when visiting religious sites such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque.
What's included
- ✓Guide
- ✓Meals
- ✓Transport
- ✓Other included
Not included
- ✕Accommodation
- ✕Flights
- ✕Insurance
- ✕Other not included
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