Turkey · Cruise & Sailing

4-Hour Bosphorus Cruise Tour in Istanbul with Spice Bazaar

4 Hours Round trip from Atakent Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the famous Spice Bazaar, Istanbul's second-largest covered bazaar
02 Cruise the Bosphorus between the European and Asian shores of Istanbul
03 Drive along the Golden Horn, the natural harbour of Old Istanbul
04 See Rumeli Fortress and Anatolian Fortress from the water
05 Admire waterfront landmarks including Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi palaces

Immerse yourself in Istanbul's unique culture on a Bosphorus cruise tour that also takes you to the famous Spice Bazaar, the city's second-largest covered bazaar after the Grand Bazaar. Drive along the Golden Horn, the natural harbour of Old Istanbul, and admire landmark sights on both the Asian and European shores. Along the way, see Rumeli Fortress, Anatolian Fortress, and the elegant waterfront palaces that line the Bosphorus.

Drive along the Golden Horn, the natural harbour of Old Istanbul, and admire landmark sights on both the Asian and European shores.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Istanbul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Spice Bazaar and Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul

Pick up from your hotel and meet your Istanbul tour guide.
Visit the Spice Bazaar, the second-largest covered bazaar in Istanbul after the Grand Bazaar. It is well known for its herbalists, and the Egyptian Bazaar offers traditional natural medicines, spices, flower seeds, roots, and shells of rare plants, along with dried nuts and fruits, deli products, and various Turkish delights.
After the Spice Bazaar, drive along the shore of the Golden Horn, an inlet of the Bosphorus and the natural harbour of Old Istanbul.
Embark on an unforgettable cruise on the Bosphorus. This strait runs through the unique city of Istanbul, which stands on two different continents between Asia and Europe.
Enjoy the chance to view the peerless sights adorning the Asian and European shores. See the 19th-century wooden mansions, Rumeli Fortress built in only 3 months by Mehmet the Conqueror, Anatolian Fortress, the fanciful Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi palaces, and hunting lodges.
Drive back to your hotel at the end of the tour.