Cruise ports · Mediterranean · Türkiye

10 best things to do in Istanbul from the cruise port

Your ship's in Istanbul for the day. Here's what's worth it, ranked, plus the top-rated shore excursions you can book before you sail.

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Top-rated Istanbul shore excursions

Live tours from Viator. The best ones sell out on busy ship days, so book ahead. Check the tour's timings against your all-aboard time.

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Our sister channel, Travel Day Trip Ideas, has a step-by-step Istanbul port-day guide: getting around, timings and what to book.

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