Istanbul Private Tour From Cruise Port
Overview
About
The private tour will begin at the cruise port and take you to the iconic Hagia Sophia, the stunning Blue Mosque, and the historic Topkapi Palace.
What you'll do
* Take a tram ride to the Old City, avoiding Istanbul's notorious traffic jams.
* Discover the city and learn about its rich history and culture from expert guides.
* Explore the unmissable sights of Istanbul, including the Grand Bazaar, and more.
* At the end of the tour, you'll be taken back to the port.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Skip the line service is not available for active mosques - there is a line for the entrance.
- Ladies needs to cover their head with a scarf during mosque visits
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority in Hagia Sophia. You may need to wait in the security line
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. We will only visit the uncovered part of the Grand Bazaar
- Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays till 2:30pm
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Istanbul Private Yacht Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Istanbul Private Tour From Cruise Port in Istanbul, Turkey. This private yacht tours experience includes 5 stops over 1 day. Duration: 7 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque is the most decorative mosque built by Ottomans in 1616AD. Its name was derived from almost 20k blue colored, imperial tiles that decorates the interior.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Basilica Cistern
Basilica cistern was built in 6th century as an underground water reservuar for the city. As the pagan temples were recyled for the cunstraction, it houses the head of medusa from 3rd century AD. Entrance fee is about 27usd pp
Hippodrome
Hippodrome was the arena for chariot races back in the Roman time. Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Coloum, Obelisk of Constantinople will be seen
Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar is the biggest and oldest shopping mall in the world. It was built in 1461 and has more than 4000 shops in there. You can shop for good quality carpets, leather products, souveniours and more.
This concludes the tour.
