Practical
Galataport information desks (Clock Tower Square)
Galataport has information points by the Tophane clock tower and in front of Block G, handy for maps and directions. Istanbulkart transport cards are sold from machines at the tram stops.
Sights
Dolmabahçe Palace
A lavish 19th-century waterfront palace with crystal chandeliers and gilded halls, about 2 km up the shore from the ship. Visits follow a set route.
Closed on Mondays.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Galataport Istanbul cruise terminal (Karaköy) | 19 min | taxi or public transport |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
SightsClosed Mondays
Istanbul Modern
Türkiye's best-known museum of modern and contemporary art, in a waterfront building right next to the cruise terminal. It has a café with Bosphorus views.
Food & drink
Karaköy Güllüoğlu
A long-established baklava shop a few minutes' walk from the ship, good for a tray of pistachio baklava and a Turkish tea or coffee.