Shore Excursions in Istanbul

Make the most of port days with shore excursions timed to get you back aboard on schedule in Istanbul. Istanbul — two continents, fifteen centuries deep — is one of our most-booked destinations for it. Compare 13 shore excursions and check the available dates, ticket options and cancellation terms before booking. Travelers here also love hagia sophia & the blue mosque and basilica cistern's underground columns.

German Fountain in Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul with mosques in background
Istanbul

Private Full Day Guided Highlights of Istanbul Tour

$149.29

Explore Highlights of Istanbul, in one day easily.

7 hours·4.9(700)
Interior of the Blue Mosque with golden dome and chandelier in Istanbul
Istanbul

Old City Tour Professional Guide All Entrance Tickets Included

$500.35

Old City Private Cultural Tour With Professional Guide

4 hours·4.6(411)
Snowy ski resort with hotels, lodges, and crowds of visitors enjoying winter activities at Sapanca
Istanbul

Bursa or Sapanca 10 Hours Private Tour

$617.87

Bursa Tour Private With Minivan or Minibus

10 hours·4.7(492)
Tourists with cameras posing in front of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
Istanbul

Old City All Entrance Tickets Included Private Tour With Guide

$653.55

Old City Basilis Cistern Grand Bazaar Private Tour With Tour Guide

6 hours and 30 minutes·4.7(492)
Ancient beehive houses with clay pottery and wooden wheels displayed at Göbeklitepe archaeological site
Istanbul

Private Gobeklitepe Tour from Istanbul by Plane

$1,425.93

Full-Day Private Tour of Göbeklitepe from Istanbul by Plane

17 hours·5(45)
Luxury rooftop terrace with stone building overlooking Cappadocia's ancient landscape at dusk
Istanbul

Business Class Cappadocia Tour By Plane — 4 Days / 3 Nights

$3,564.81

Private Cappadocia Tour

4 days·5(45)
Turkish kebab skewers with yogurt sauce and salad on a black table
Istanbul

Gastronomy Tour of Famous Turkish Cuisine

$3,564.81

A Gastronomy Tour of Famous Turkish Cuisine

3 days·5(45)
Ancient stone columns and ornate carved ceiling of the Library of Celsus in Ephesus
Istanbul

Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour From Istanbul

$2,376.54

2-Days Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour From Istanbul

2 days·5(45)
Hagia Sophia mosque with fountain and gardens in Istanbul's historic sultanahmet district
Istanbul

Istanbul: Full-Day Tour with Top Attractions from Hotels or Port

$83.29

Istanbul Old City Tour is the best way to see the top sights of Istanbul in one day with our professional guided tours.

7 hours·4.8(196)
Interior of Hagia Sophia with golden dome, chandelier, and blue stained glass windows in Istanbul
Istanbul

Best-Seller ISTANBUL PRIVATE Tour From Galataport & Hotels W /VAN

$202.28

See the main attractions of Istanbul with your own private guide and car. Travel in comfort with pick up and drop off at the ship dock, a customisable itinerary

5 hours·4.9(27)
Blue Mosque with six minarets and domed structure overlooking Istanbul waterfront
Istanbul

Colors of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Guided Private Istanbul Tours

$237.95

On this escorted tour of Istanbul you will see such world-famous sites as Topkapı Palace, Haghia Sofia and the Blue Mosque through expert eyes, and compare them

10 hours and 30 minutes·4.7(15)
Group of tourists smiling inside a historic Istanbul mosque with ornate columns and arches
Istanbul

FOR CRUISERS SKIP-THE-LINE: Istanbul PRIVATE TOUR From Galataport

$129.7

Let’s start to explore Istanbul with local guide & professionals.

6 hours
Topkapi Palace pavilion with golden dome and blue-tiled interior overlooking Istanbul
Istanbul

Istanbul Bus Tour Grand Bazaar Visit

$176.11

Explore the highlights of Istanbul on a guided tour from the cruise port. Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Hippodrome Square.

7 hours

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Shore Excursions in Istanbul — FAQ

How much do shore excursions in Istanbul cost?

Prices vary by tour and group size. Every shore excursion on this page shows its starting price up front, and you can book online with no hidden fees.

Can I cancel a Istanbul tour booking?

Cancellation and changes depend on the experience and ticket option. Review the terms before paying; some bookings are non-refundable or have change fees.

Do I get instant confirmation?

Yes. Once you book, you receive an instant confirmation by email with everything you need for the day of your tour.