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Shore excursions in Istanbul

980 shore excursions in Istanbul from $8, most 4 to 10.5 hours, rated 4.8 on average by cruisers who reviewed them.

Prices checked Nov 5. Ratings from Viator reviews. We may earn a commission when you book through our partners.

At a glance

Istanbul excursions at a glance

  • 84% of the excursions with a listed length last 3 hours or longer.
  • Half cost $169 or less, and prices run from $8 to $12,500.
  • 843 of the 980 are private tours, and 54 run as small groups.
  • 63 are Worry-Free: the operator guarantees you're back before the ship sails.
  • The most reviewed is Istanbul Mega Lufer Dinner Cruise Bosphorus and Show Pvt Table, with 3,307 reviews from cruisers.

About the Istanbul cruise port

Istanbul, Turkey cruise port is located on the western side of the Bosphorus Strait, which separates the European and Asian sides of the city. The port is situated in the historic district of Karaköy, near the Galata Bridge.

Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas.

Ships usually stay about 11 hours.

Istanbul port guideShips in Istanbul by day
06 · TRANSFERS

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