8-Hour Istanbul Tour with Bosphorus Ferry Cruise and Two Continents

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul in one day
• 02 Discover the historical legacy of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires
• 03 Enjoy a scenic Bosphorus ferry cruise with stunning views
• 04 Visit traditional markets and experience local daily life

Visit Istanbul on an 8-hour tour that takes you across two continents in a single day. Explore this transcontinental Turkish city as you discover the legacy of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires, visit major landmarks, and browse local markets. The experience also offers a glimpse into the daily lives of Istanbul's locals, capped off with a scenic Bosphorus ferry cruise.

Start the tour on the European side of Istanbul, in the district of Sultanahmet, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Sultanahmet, Üsküdar and the Bosphorus

• Start the tour on the European side of Istanbul, in the district of Sultanahmet, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Stroll around the old city and admire the magnificent legacy of three great empires: Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman.

• Take the futuristic undersea Marmaray railway to reach the Asian side of Istanbul in only four minutes.

• Reach the traditional district of Üsküdar, visit mosques and street markets, and experience the daily life of Istanbul's locals.

• Return to the European side on a scenic ferry cruise across the Bosphorus.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-, Italian-, or Spanish-speaking Istanbul tourist guide

What's Not Included

• Admission fees

• Lunch

• Taxi (optional)

• Metro ticket (two ways)

• Ferry boat ticket (two ways)

Know before you go

• Please note that, as this is a private tour, the program can be tailor-made to fit your specific needs and requests. Decide together which monuments and places to visit.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

İstanbul, Türkiye

Tour start

İstanbul, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.