Turkey · City Tours

Full-Day Istanbul Tour with Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the opulent Dolmabahçe Palace
  • 02 Cruise along the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia
  • 03 Browse the colorful Spice Bazaar
  • 04 Enjoy panoramic views from Çamlıca Hill
  • 05 Pass by Rumeli Fortress and the Bosphorus Bridge
  • 06 Travel in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan
  • 07 Small-group experience with an English-speaking local guide
  • 08 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Istanbul included

Discover Istanbul from both land and water on this full-day small-group tour, exploring the city’s imperial heritage, lively markets, and sweeping Bosphorus scenery. Visit the grand Dolmabahçe Palace, browse the aromatic Spice Bazaar, and enjoy a sightseeing cruise along the strait that divides Europe and Asia.

Along the way, pass landmarks such as Rumeli Fortress and the Bosphorus Bridge, and take in panoramic views from Çamlıca Hill. Traveling by air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off included, this experience offers a comfortable way to see several of Istanbul’s highlights in one day.

Discover Istanbul from both land and water on this full-day small-group tour, exploring the city’s imperial heritage, lively markets, and sweeping Bosphorus scenery.

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

Dolmabahce Palace

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.

Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)

No interior visits. Pass by without stopping.

Bosphorus Bridge

Pass by without stopping.

Bosphorus Strait

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.

Camlica Hill

Exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

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 Istanbul. 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 Istanbul.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Istanbul.
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 Istanbul..

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