Turkey · City Tours

6-Hour Istanbul Shore Excursion from Galataport with Grand Bazaar

6 Hours Round trip from Kılıçali Paşa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Hippodrome of Constantinople and its four historic monuments
02 Visit Hagia Sophia, one of Turkey's greatest architectural marvels
03 See the breathtaking Blue Mosque with its unique six minarets
04 Discover Topkapı Palace and its imperial treasury and sacred relics
05 Shop in the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul's largest and most famous market

Discover the best of Istanbul with a local expert guide on this 6-hour shore excursion from Galataport. Explore some of the city's most revered landmarks, including the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace, before enjoying time for shopping in the Grand Bazaar. This tour is designed for cruise passengers who want to experience Istanbul's historic highlights in a single outing.

Discover the best of Istanbul with a local expert guide on this 6-hour shore excursion from Galataport.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Istanbul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Istanbul Historic Highlights and Grand Bazaar

Visit the Hippodrome to start the tour. It was the center of sports activities in Constantinople. See the four famous monuments: the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.
See Hagia Sophia, one of the most famous monuments in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcomes both local and foreign visitors. (Closed on Monday)
Explore the Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultanahmet Mosque. This breathtaking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. It was built with a unique six minarets. (Closed on Friday)
Visit Topkapı Palace, which was home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years and was used for educational administration as well as the art center of the state. Learn about the imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics, palace kitchens, and weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)
Go shopping in the Grand Bazaar, the biggest market and one of the most attractive shopping centers in Istanbul. It has many shops selling carpets, leather, jewellery, Turkish delight, gold, and antique tiles. (Closed on Sunday)