Sights

Süleymaniye Mosque

Sinan's great mosque on one of the city's hills, often quieter than the Sultanahmet sights, with fine views over the Golden Horn from its gardens.

⏱ Allow 40 min

From the ship

Terminal	One way	How
Galataport Istanbul cruise terminal (Karaköy)	30 min	walk

Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.

Nearby

Food & drink

Spice Bazaar

A covered market by the Eminönü ferry piers, full of spices, Turkish delight, dried fruit and tea. It is open on Sundays when the Grand Bazaar is not.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 22 min walk from the Galataport Istanbul cruise terminal

SightsClosed Sundays

Grand Bazaar

One of the world's oldest covered markets, a maze of lanes selling carpets, lamps, jewellery and leather. Easy to get lost, so agree a meeting point.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 33 min walk from the Galataport Istanbul cruise terminal

Sights

Galata Tower

A medieval stone tower above Karaköy with a balcony that looks over the Golden Horn and the domes of the old city. Queues can be long at busy times.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 10 min walk from the Galataport Istanbul cruise terminal

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