1-Day Dolmabahçe Palace and Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Dolmabahçe Palace, the largest monoblock palace complex in Turkey
• 02 Cruise along the Bosphorus shores from Eminönü
• 03 Admire 18th- and 19th-century yalıs lining the waterfront
• 04 Sample Eminönü's historic fish-bread with grilled mackerel

Explore Dolmabahçe Palace, the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922. Then enjoy a Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü, taking in varied sights along the shore, including elegant 18th- and 19th-century yalıs. The experience also includes Turkish tea on board and time to sample Eminönü's historic fish-bread.

Try the historic fish-bread in Eminönü - the fish (mackerel) is grilled directly on the boat and then served in half a loaf with salad and onions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Istanbul, Beşiktaş

Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Dolmabahçe Palace Visit and Bosphorus Cruise

• See Dolmabahçe Palace, which differs from earlier Ottoman palaces with its European-style architecture and lavishly decorated interiors. It is the largest monoblock palace complex in Turkey.

• Lunch at a restaurant offering Turkish cuisine.

• Try the historic fish-bread in Eminönü - the fish (mackerel) is grilled directly on the boat and then served in half a loaf with salad and onions.

• At 2:30 pm, cruise from Eminönü along the shores of the Bosphorus.

• The architecture of the 18th- and 19th-century yalıs (waterside wooden Ottoman houses) is sure to attract attention. Enjoy tea during the cruise for a truly pleasant experience.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Turkish tour guiding

• Turkish tea

What's Not Included

• Dolmabahçe Palace: closed on Monday and Thursday, 40 TL

• Bosphorus Cruise: with Sehir Hatlari, 10 TL. Sehir Hatlari is Istanbul's official ferry company.

• Lunch

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Cd., 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey

Tour start

Vişnezade, Dolmabahçe Cd., 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Turkey

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.