Turkey · Boating

4-Hour Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Bazaar Tour in Istanbul

4 Hours Round trip from Bosphorus Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise along the Bosphorus between Asia and Europe
02 Explore the Spice Bazaar, Istanbul's second-largest covered bazaar
03 Drive along the shores of the Golden Horn, the natural harbour of Old Istanbul
04 See Rumeli Fortress, Anatolian Fortress, Dolmabahçe Palace, and Beylerbeyi Palace

Enjoy a cruise along the emerald waters of the Bosphorus, the strait between Asia and Europe, and explore Istanbul's vibrant Spice Bazaar. Drive along the shores of the Golden Horn with your Istanbul tour guide and take in some of the city's most remarkable waterfront sights. Along the way, see landmarks such as Rumeli Fortress, Anatolian Fortress, and the elegant Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi palaces.

Enjoy a cruise along the emerald waters of the Bosphorus, the strait between Asia and Europe, and explore Istanbul's vibrant Spice Bazaar.

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, Golden Horn and Bosphorus Cruise

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, dried nuts, 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 your boat for an unforgettable cruise on the Bosphorus. The strait runs through the unique city of Istanbul, which stands on two different continents: Asia and Europe.
Have a chance to view the peerless sights adorning the Asian and European shores, such as 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.