Turkey · City Tours

7-Hour Istanbul Tour and Bosphorus Cruise with Dolmabahçe Palace

7 Hours Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Browse the Spice Bazaar with its mystical aromas and lively market stalls
02 Cruise the Bosphorus between the continents of Europe and Asia
03 Explore Dolmabahçe Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans
04 Cross from Europe to Asia in just 2 minutes at Bosphorus Bridge
05 Take in panoramic views of Istanbul from Çamlıca Hill

Discover Istanbul's unique blend of cultures and lifestyles on this 7-hour tour through some of the city's most memorable sights. Browse the Spice Bazaar with its rich aromas and lively market atmosphere, enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia, and explore Dolmabahçe Palace with its remarkable collection of European antiques. The tour also includes Bosphorus Bridge and Çamlıca Hill for sweeping views over Istanbul.

Browse the Spice Bazaar with its rich aromas and lively market atmosphere, enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia, and explore Dolmabahçe Palace with its remarkable collection of European antiques.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Istanbul

Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise and Dolmabahçe Palace

Pick-up from your hotel. Visit the following sites with your Istanbul tour guide:
- Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) - a place of mystical smells and the different aromas of various spices. There are also shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish, and more.
- Bosphorus Cruise - enjoy a smooth ride through the waterways that separate the two continents of Europe and Asia. Take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture, and modern luxurious apartments along the way.
- Dolmabahçe Palace - the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans, with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Visit this palace and behold its great collection of European antiques, furniture, and a 4.5-ton chandelier.
- Bosphorus Bridge - step from one continent, Europe, to another, Asia, in just 2 minutes.
- Çamlıca Hill - enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul and Bosphorus Bridge.
Return to the hotel.