If your ship is in Istanbul for a few hours or a full day, a car with a driver by the hour lets you set your own programme. Your driver picks you up at Galataport, waits wherever you stop and brings you back to the port when you finish. The price is per vehicle, so it is worth comparing with per-person tour prices if you are a family or small group.
This is not a guided tour: we provide the car and driver, and museum tickets and meals are not included. You can book from 3 to 12 hours, and each hour includes 25 km.
Getting back to your ship on time
Do not assume the ship will wait. We suggest planning to be back at the port at least 1.5–2 hours before all-aboard time. Istanbul traffic can stretch even short trips, so put your furthest stop first.
If your timing changes during the day, contact your driver or message us on WhatsApp straight away.
Send your stops in advance
Our drivers are not tour guides and may not speak your language. Sending the places you want to visit in writing on WhatsApp before the trip makes the day much easier.
Popular stops from the port
- SultanahmetHagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace area.
- Grand Bazaar and Spice BazaarShopping and Turkish delight; the car takes you close by.
- Bosphorus shoreViews at Ortaköy, Bebek and Arnavutköy.
- Çamlıca HillCity views from the Asian side.
Hourly rates
| Vehicle | Per hour | Minimum 3 hours | Extra km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Minivan · 1-4 pax | ₺1.000 | ₺3.000 | ₺50/km |
| Minivan · 1-6 pax | ₺1.100 | ₺3.300 | ₺55/km |
| Business Minivan (VIP) · 1-4 pax | ₺1.250 | ₺3.750 | ₺60/km |
| Minibus · 10 pax | ₺1.400 | ₺4.200 | ₺70/km |
| Minibus · 13 pax | ₺1.650 | ₺4.950 | ₺80/km |
25 km per hour are included; extra kilometres are charged at the end of the trip at the rate shown. Motorway, bridge and tunnel tolls are not included. If the drop-off is more than 50 km from the pickup, a distance fee is added.
What is included
- Private door-to-door vehicle with a professional driver (never shared)
- Fuel and driver
- 60 min free waiting after landing at airports, 15 min at hotel and address pickups
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the trip
- Driver name, licence plate and phone number sent to you on WhatsApp before the trip
- Motorway, bridge and tunnel tolls (e.g. Osmangazi Bridge, Eurasia Tunnel) are not included; you can add them as optional extras in the booking form.
- Online bookings must be made at least 6 hours before the trip; for sooner pickups, contact us on WhatsApp or by phone.
How to book
- Enter pickup and drop-off, date, time and number of passengers in the form.
- Choose your vehicle — the price is fixed right away.
- Pay securely online by card (3D Secure). Or message us on WhatsApp and we will send you a payment link.
- Your driver details arrive on WhatsApp before the trip.
Vehicle options
- Economy Minivan · 1-4 pax
- Minivan · 1-6 pax
- Business Minivan (VIP) · 1-4 pax
- Minibus · 10 pax
- Minibus · 13 pax