Pre / Post - Cruise Private Istanbul Tour with Airport or Hotel Transfers & Licensed Guide
Free Cancellation & Refund.
Tour details
✅ Licensed TURSAB #13299 | ✅ Free Cancellation | ✅ Secure 3D Payment | ✅ No Hidden Fees ✅ VIP Vehicles & Professional Guides
This private post-cruise tour is tailor-made for guests disembarking in Istanbul. With Galataport pickup, a licensed guide, and flexible transfer options to your hotel or airport, you will discover the city’s highlights — and with the 2-day option, explore even more local flavors and hidden gems.
Day 1 – Post-Cruise Private Tour
Galataport Pickup And Hotel Drop-Off – Meet your guide and driver at the cruise port, transfer to your hotel for luggage and refresh if available, then start the tour.
Sultanahmet Square – Explore the historic heart of Istanbul, once home to the Byzantine Hippodrome.
Blue Mosque – Famous for its six minarets and stunning blue İznik tiles.
Hagia Sophia – Discover the city’s most iconic landmark of Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.
Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan) – Visit the underground cistern with its mysterious Medusa heads.
Coffee Or Turkish Tea Break – Enjoy a short pause with a complimentary drink from our agency.
Hippodrome – See the Obelisks, Serpent Column, and German Fountain.
Grand Bazaar – Wander through thousands of shops filled with carpets, spices, and souvenirs.
Return To Hotel Or Airport – End the day with a private transfer to your hotel or directly to Istanbul Airport.
Day 2 – Full Day Guided Tour (If You Ordered The 2-Day Option)
Dolmabahçe Palace – Visit the grand Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus.
Spice Market – Explore colorful stalls of spices, sweets, and teas.
Balat & Fener – Discover the vibrant streets of this historic neighborhood.
Pierre Loti Hill – Enjoy panoramic views of the city with Turkish tea.
Cross The Bosphorus For A Food Tasting Adventure – Take a ferry to Kadıköy or Üsküdar and sample authentic local flavors.
Return To Hotel – Comfortable transfer back to your hotel.
Private Airport Transfer – Use your included transfer either the same evening or the next day for your departure.
What's included
✅ Pickup from Galataport Cruise Port
✅ Licensed English-speaking private guide
✅ Comfortable private vehicle with driver
✅ Private transfer to your hotel (on the day of arrival)
✅ Private airport transfer (same day or next day, depending on your flight)
✅ Complimentary Turkish tea or coffee break
✅ Flexible itinerary with optional 2-day extension
✅ Ferry Ride
Not included
❌ Entrance fees to museums and landmarks
❌ Meals, drinks (except complimentary tea/coffee)
❌ Personal expenses
Need to Know
- This is a private tour designed exclusively for you and your group.
- If you have a hotel, your tour will start after dropping luggage and refreshing.
- If you do not have a hotel, the program will finish with a direct airport transfer — or you may choose to use the included transfer the following day.
- Entrance fees to museums and landmarks are not included and should be paid on site.
- Meals and tastings are at your own expense, except the complimentary tea/coffee break offered by our agency.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as some areas have cobblestone streets.
- Women are kindly asked to bring a headscarf for mosque visits.
***Your private airport transfer can be used either the same day after the tour or the following day, depending on your flight schedule.**
What to Bring?
Comfortable walking shoes – Old City and bazaars involve cobblestone streets.
Headscarf – Women are kindly asked to cover their head when entering mosques.
Weather-appropriate clothing – Light layers in summer, warm coat in winter.
Tour Program
Hotel Or Airport Transfer
End the day with comfort and peace of mind. Whether you choose to return to your hotel or head straight to the airport, your journey will be as seamless as the memories you carry.
Day 2 – Full Day Guided Tour (If You Ordered The 2-Day Option)
If you ordered the 2-day option, your second day will begin with pickup from your hotel for a full-day guided tour. At the end of the program, you may choose to use your included private transfer either the same day or the following day, depending on your travel schedule.
Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar)
Stroll through colorful stalls of spices, Turkish delights, dried fruits, and teas.
Balat & Fener Districts
Walk through the colorful streets of this historic neighborhood, famous for its old houses, churches, and authentic vibe.
Cross The Bosphorus For A Food Tasting Adventure
Take a ferry ride to the Asian side of Istanbul and discover lively neighborhoods such as Kadıköy or Üsküdar. Stroll through bustling markets, sample traditional street foods, and experience authentic local flavors far from the tourist crowds. A delicious and memorable way to end your second day in the city.
Return To Hotel
Conclude your second day with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel, ensuring a relaxed evening after a full day of exploration.
Private Airport Transfer
Your private airport transfer is included in the program and can be used either the same evening after the tour or the following day, depending on your flight schedule.
Galataport Pickup
As your cruise journey ends, your Istanbul adventure begins. Greet your private driver and guide at the port, and if you have a hotel, settle in and refresh before the city unfolds. If not, head straight into a day of discovery that will end with a smooth transfer to the airport.
Sultanahmet Square
Step into the beating heart of old Constantinople, where the echoes of the Hippodrome still linger. Surrounded by centuries-old monuments, every corner whispers a story of emperors, sultans, and travelers who came before you.
Blue Mosque
Feel the serenity as you walk into this masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The glow of the blue İznik tiles, the soaring domes, and the call to prayer create a moment you’ll never forget.
Hagia Sophia
Stand beneath the great dome of Hagia Sophia and sense the power of history around you. Once a church, later a mosque, and now a monument to both civilizations — it is Istanbul’s soul under one roof.
Hippodrome
Imagine the roar of the crowds as chariots raced around this ancient arena. Today, the obelisks and fountains still stand proudly, silent witnesses to Istanbul’s thousand-year past.
Turkish Coffee Or Turkish Tea Break
Take a relaxing pause during your tour with a complimentary Turkish tea or coffee, offered by our agency. A small but authentic taste of local hospitality.
Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan)
Descend into the magical underground world built by the Byzantines in the 6th century. Walk among hundreds of marble columns, see the mysterious Medusa heads, and feel the cool silence of this hidden gem beneath the city.
Grand Bazaar
Lose yourself in a maze of colors, scents, and sounds. From shimmering jewelry to aromatic spices, this legendary market will tempt you to take a piece of Istanbul home.