Tour Detail
🚢 Cruise Excursion Istanbul – Private Tour from Galataport with Local Touch
Only a few hours in Istanbul? Let’s make every moment count. I’ll greet you right at Galataport, and together we’ll dive into the city’s vibrant history, iconic sights, and hidden gems — all at your pace, just like a local.
🔹 Shore Excursion Highlights
✅ Pick-up directly from your cruise ship at Galataport – easy, smooth, and right on time
🧑🏫 Expert licensed guide delivering unforgettable stories and deep local knowledge
🏛️ Flexible itinerary – Craving the colors of a local market, the aroma of a hidden café, a taste of home-style dishes, or just a few unforgettable sights? Tell us what excites you — we’ll shape the day around you
🕌 Mosque visit included – modest clothing required (bring a scarf!)
🌉 Ferry ride to the Asian side (optional) – for panoramic views & local life
📸 Galata Tower (optional) – for skyline views and timeless memories
💧 Bottled water included – stay refreshed on the go
Places you may visit:
Hagia Sophia – Topkapi Palace – Basilica Cistern – Blue Mosque – Grand Bazaar – Roman Hippodrome – Ferry Ride – Galata Tower
These stops are flexible and can be customized according to your preferences.
⚠️ Please note: Museum entrance fees are not included.
💰 Best price guaranteed — reserve your exclusive spot today!
Comments (15)
Was skeptical about shore excursions at first, but this tour changed my mind. Smooth pickup from the port and great local tips
This tour was the perfect blend of history, culture, and delicious street food! Our guide brought Galata’s rich Ottoman past to life with fascinating stories and local insights. Every stop—from historic landmarks to tucked-away eateries—felt like a true discovery. The street food tastings were incredible, especially the traditional desserts and Turkish coffee. It felt like exploring the city with a local friend. If you want to experience the real Istanbul beyond the tourist traps, this tour is a must!
This is exactly the tour company I was looking for — they showed me the real, local side of Istanbul beyond the usual tourist spots. Authentic, personal, and unforgettable experience!
The city was quite crowded that day with four cruise ships docked, which made some spots busy. However, the tour company was very professional and handled everything smoothly. Our guide Berk was knowledgeable and friendly. Overall, a great experience!
I’ve always dreamed of seeing Istanbul, and I’m so lucky to have found this tour company and guide Berk. Truly unforgettable experience — highly recommended!
“This private tour was the highlight of my cruise stopover. Smooth pick-up, expert guide, and the perfect mix of history and local flavor. I felt like I discovered Istanbul through a friend’s eyes.”
“Just a few hours in Istanbul, but this tour made every minute unforgettable. Our guide’s stories and the local spots felt like a warm welcome to the city. The ferry ride was magical. Truly felt like a local, even in such a short time!”
Ciao, Luca here. Trip was good. Not too long. I like very much. Easy and fun.
We arrived in Istanbul on a cruise and had limited time, but thanks to this tour, we truly felt the soul of the city. Our guide Şerf was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly and passionate. When he told us the stories of Hagia Sophia, I felt like I had traveled back in time. And at the Grand Bazaar, we sat down with local shopkeepers, shared some tea, and had a wonderful conversation — it was like stepping into a postcard. Before returning to the ship, we had tea by the water, accompanied by the sound of seagulls… This must be what it means to feel Istanbul. If your time is short but you want a truly rich experience, I wholeheartedly recommend Eternal Wonder Tours.
Great experience! The category for cruise passengers made it easy for us to find the tour. We wish we had known about this agency earlier—definitely one of the best we’ve tried. Highly recommend it!
Awesome tour! The tram made it easy to skip traffic. Berk was great, and we got to see everything quickly. Highly recommend for cruise passengers!
WOW, what an unforgettable experience! We did a tailor-made tour with Berk and it was absolutely perfect. Every detail was customized just for us, making us feel so special. We saw hidden gems, got amazing treatment, and even had döner together at the best place in Istanbul. Seriously, this tour was life-changing. If you want a tour that’s beyond amazing, this is it! Cannot recommend it enough! We’ll definitely miss you, Berk!
We don’t travel much outside the states but this tour made us feel very safe. Elif was very friendly, knew all the answers, and even helped my wife find a restroom when needed. We saw the big church (Hagia-something!) and the blue one too. Just lovely.
We took this while docked for a day. Very nice tour. My husband forgot his hat and Berkly even found a shady seat for him while we walked around the palace. Very thoughtful young man!
Me and my husband took this tour from the cruise, and it was just perfect. Our guide Serf was very kind, waited for everyone. We saw that big Blue Mosque and the one with the columns underground (so cool!). I even bought spices! We’re 68 and 72 and we managed just fine.