Turkey · Castles & Palaces

Istanbul Two Continents Tour Including Dolmabahçe Palace and Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in İstanbul. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the colorful Spice Bazaar
  • 02 See Dolmabahçe Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman sultans
  • 03 Cruise along the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia
  • 04 Enjoy panoramic views over Istanbul and the Bosphorus
  • 05 Travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan
  • 06 Small-group tour with hotel pickup and drop-off included

Discover Istanbul from both land and water on a full-day tour that showcases the city’s unique position between Europe and Asia. Browse the vibrant Spice Bazaar, admire the grandeur of Dolmabahçe Palace, and enjoy a Bosphorus sightseeing cruise past marble palaces, Ottoman-era wooden villas, and elegant waterfront homes.

Along the way, take in panoramic views over Istanbul and the Bosphorus, and experience the city’s rich mix of history, architecture, and atmosphere. With transport by air-conditioned Mercedes minivan and hotel pickup and drop-off included, this small-group experience offers a comfortable way to explore some of Istanbul’s most iconic sights.

Browse the vibrant Spice Bazaar, admire the grandeur of Dolmabahçe Palace, and enjoy a Bosphorus sightseeing cruise past marble palaces, Ottoman-era wooden villas, and elegant waterfront homes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Istanbul
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

The last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.No interior visits. Pass by without stopping.Pass by without stopping.Through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.Exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.Mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in İstanbul. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes minivan
  • Bosphorus sightseeing cruise

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We provide Free Pick up from all Cruise Ship Ports, and Hotels in Sultanahmet - Fatih - Taksim - Beyoglu - Sisli - Besiktas - Harbiye - Ortakoy areas.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in İstanbul.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in İstanbul.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in İstanbul..

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