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Galataport taxi to Taksim

A private taxi from Galataport Cruise Port to Taksim / Beyoğlu costs a fixed €40 per car in a sedan for up to 3 passengers. The 3 km drive takes about 12 minutes outside rush hour. Tolls and parking are included and you pay the driver in cash.

  • 3 km
  • ~12 min
  • €40 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 Taksim

Sedan – Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla or similar

Sedan

Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla or similar

👤 3🧳 3

Couples and solo travellers

€40 per car

Minivan – Mercedes Vito, Ford Tourneo or similar

Minivan

Mercedes Vito, Ford Tourneo or similar

👤 7🧳 7

Families and small groups

€50 per car

Mercedes V-Class – Mercedes-Benz V-Class VIP

Mercedes V-Class

Mercedes-Benz V-Class VIP

👤 6🧳 6

VIP comfort, business travel

€65 per car

Minibus – Mercedes Sprinter or similar

Minibus

Mercedes Sprinter or similar

👤 16🧳 16

Groups up to 16

€60 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 Taksim

Taksim Square and İstiklal Avenue are the heart of modern Istanbul, full of hotels, restaurants and nightlife. Cihangir and Harbiye nearby are quieter, with boutique and business hotels.

  • Nearby: Taksim Square, İstiklal Avenue, Galata Tower, Pera Museum, Atatürk Cultural Center
  • Areas at this price: Taksim, Beyoğlu, İstiklal Avenue, Cihangir, Harbiye
  • From the airports: Istanbul Airport (42 km, about 55 min) · Sabiha Gökçen (48 km, about 60 min)
  • Driver's tip: İstiklal Avenue is pedestrian. For hotels on it the driver drops you in the nearest side street.

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 Taksim?

With us it is a fixed €40 per car in a sedan, €50 in a minivan for up to 7, €65 in a Mercedes V-Class and €60 in a minibus for up to 16.

How long does it take?

About 12 minutes for the 3 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.