Archaeologous

Istanbul Private Tours and Istanbul Cruise Ship Shore Excursions

Archaeologous offers helpful pre-set  or customized half and full day private Istanbul tours. Explore Istanbul's most popular and favorite spots: Bosphorus cruises, the Palace of Topkapi, the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, the Hagia Sophia and more. All tours include a personal licensed tour guide to make sure everything runs smoothly and to share local and historical information.

  • Discover: local life and knowledge from your licensed guide about Istanbul favorites
  • Choose: from suggested tours or create your own custom itinerary.
  • Personalize: with 12 languages, special assistance for the elderly, and VIP services
  • Request and book: pick a tour, check availability, and book to secure your vacation
  • Expect: prompt reply/answers, no detail being too small, never combined with strangers

Note: Unlike other local operators, we do NOT make un-requested stops at carpet shops or favored merchants for commission.

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Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Market Tour

4hr Private Preset tour

Itinerary: Bosphorus and Istanbul Spice Market.

On a cruise ship to Istanbul? Choose our 1/2 day guided Istanbul Bosphorus cruise, and Egyptian Spice Market private tour. A favorite shore tour with cruise passengers and vacation families that want to see two of Istanbul's best sightseeing experiences.

Istanbul Half Day Walking Tour

4hr Private Preset tour

Itinerary: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Serefiye Cisterns.

This popular cruise ship shore excursion is the Istanbul 1/2 day guided private walking tour. Experience the best of Istanbul before re-boarding your cruise ship. A great vacation choice! Your professional personal guide will have you be in amazment at the beauty and history of the legendary Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, (largest building in world for over 1000 years), and the underground other-worldly Basilica Cistern.

Istanbul Custom Sight seeing Tour

4hr Private Custom tour

Mix and match on the Archaeologous 4 hour Istanbul Custom Sightseeing Tour. It's your private group plus your personal guide to educate you. Customize/Choose from: a Hamam, the famed Eqyptian or Grand Bazaars, the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace plus more. You're the boss. Make up your own ''customized' istanbul shore excursion. Your licensed guide will do the rest to educate and share Istanbul, the exciting "Cultural Capital of the World."

Best Istanbul Sightseeing Tour: Topkapi Palace, Hamam, Grand Bazaar

8hr Private Preset tour

Itinerary: Istanbul Grand Bazaar, Istanbul Hamam Cemberlitas - Turkish Bath with massage, Time for Turkish lunch, Topkapi Palace and Topkapi Harem.

This Galata Port favorite shore excursion, 'The Best Istanbul Sightseeing Tour' is a popular private guided full day shore excursion while in Istanbul. See the gorgeous Topkapi Palace, experience a traditional Hamam legendary steam, scrub and massage, and indulge yourself as you shop til you drop at the 4,000 shops of the Grand Bazaar.

Istanbul Favorites: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern

8hr Private Preset tour

Itinerary: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Istanbul Basilica Cistern, Istanbul Spice Market, Time for Turkish lunch and Topkapi Palace.

This most popular private guided full day shore excursion allows you to experience the best of Istanbul's favorites: You'll visit and learn about the largest building in the world for 1000 years, the Hagia Sophia, the opulent Palace of Topkapi, the mysterious awe inspiring Basilica Cistern complete with Medusa, the active gorgeous Blue Mosque, and the aromatic Egyptian Spice Market.

Istanbul Full Day Walking Tour

8hr Private Preset tour

Itinerary: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Istanbul Basilica Cistern, Istanbul Grand Bazaar, Time for Turkish lunch, Topkapi Palace and Topkapi Harem.

Explore plus get exercise, and learn on this private guided Istanbul Full Day Walking Tour. Visit and learn about Istanbul favorites such as the opulent Topkapi Palace, the active gorgeous Blue Mosque, the breathtaking Hagia Sophia, the underground other-worldly Basilica Cistern, and a visit to the famous 4,000 shops of the Grand Bazaar.

Istanbul Customized City Highlights Full Day Tour

8hr Private Custom tour

You've cruised to Istanbul Galata port, or you're here in magnificent Istanbul for days. Take our private guided shore excursion and see the most desirable Istanbul highlights. Customize to your hearts delight. Your personal guide will teach and be concerned with your wants. Come experience: Hagia Sophia, a Bosphorus cruise, the Blue Mosque, 4,000 Grand Bazaar shops, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Turkish food and coffee or Serefiye Cistern, Museums, and more.