Sedan
Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla or similar
👤 3🧳 3
Couples and solo travellers
€45 per car
Galataport taxi to Sultanahmet
A private taxi from Galataport Cruise Port to Sultanahmet / Old City costs a fixed €45 per car in a sedan for up to 3 passengers. The 5 km drive takes about 18 minutes outside rush hour. Tolls and parking are included and you pay the driver in cash.
- 5 km
- ~18 min
- €45 per car
- Fixed pricesNo meter, no surprises
- Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before pickup
- 24/7 serviceEvery flight, day and night
- Safe travelProfessional drivers, insured cars
Prices from Galataport to Sultanahmet
Minivan
Mercedes Vito, Ford Tourneo or similar
👤 7🧳 7
Families and small groups
€55 per car
Mercedes V-Class
Mercedes-Benz V-Class VIP
👤 6🧳 6
VIP comfort, business travel
€70 per car
Minibus
Mercedes Sprinter or similar
👤 16🧳 16
Groups up to 16
€70 per car
Fixed prices per car, one way. Pickups at IST 15:00–19:00 and SAW 14:45–21:00 cost 30% more.
About Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet is Istanbul's historic peninsula and its most visited area. Boutique hotels sit within walking distance of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace, and many streets around the squares are pedestrian or one-way.
- Nearby: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar
- Areas at this price: Sultanahmet, Fatih, Sirkeci, Eminönü, Beyazıt, Laleli
- From the airports: Istanbul Airport (48 km, about 60 min) · Sabiha Gökçen (50 km, about 60 min)
- Driver's tip: Some hotel streets are closed to cars. If yours is, the driver stops at the nearest corner and helps you with your luggage.
- Other places in Istanbul: Eminönü
Where your driver waits at Galataport
Galataport Cruise Port
Your driver waits outside the cruise passenger terminal exit at Galataport (Tophane), holding a sign with your name. Tell us your ship and disembarkation time when you book.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Galataport to Sultanahmet?
With us it is a fixed €45 per car in a sedan, €55 in a minivan for up to 7, €70 in a Mercedes V-Class and €70 in a minibus for up to 16.
How long does it take?
About 18 minutes for the 5 km outside rush hour. Weekday evenings can take longer; the price stays the same.
What if my ship disembarks late?
We follow your ship's arrival and adjust the pickup. Waiting for a late disembarkation is free; the price stays the same.