Overview
See Istanbul from dry land and water on this 3-hour sightseeing experience that combines a coach tour with a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise. Travel round the city by coach, passing the Golden Horn, and the vibrant neighborhoods of Balat and Fener.
Stroll through Istanbul’s colorful Spice Bazaar with your guide, and then take to the water to see sites like Rumeli Fortress and the Bosphorus Bridge from the comfort of your sightseeing boat!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional guide
Coach tour
Hotel pickup
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel drop off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please be ready in front of Tamara Restaurant at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line
Good to know
Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible
Opening hours are:
07:30 - 19:00 Monday to Sunday
What to expect
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Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
45 min
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc.
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Rumeli Fortress
45 min
Rumeli Fortress (from the boat - no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror
to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture. -
Halic
45 min
Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during
the Byzantines. The residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-muslim minorities. Drive along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen
the Bulgarian, Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22 kms. long
Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age. -
Bosphorus Bridge
45 min
Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes
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Bulgarian Orthodox Church
45 min
Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian
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Historic Areas of Istanbul
45 min
"Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled.
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Bosphorus Strait
45 min
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc.
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The Walls of Istanbul
45 min
Byzantine City Walls surrounded the Acropolis of Byzantium with 22 kms. long fortification with 96 towers and 9 main gates dating back to the 5th century.
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Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kutuphanesi
45 min
Patriarchate at Fener which is the seat of Orthodox Christianity since Constantine The Great’ s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Istanbul City Tour with Bosphorus Strait Sightseeing Cruise
Can I cancel Istanbul City Tour with Bosphorus Strait Sightseeing Cruise for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Please be ready in front of Tamara Restaurant at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line
What's included?
- Professional guide
- Coach tour
- Hotel pickup
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel drop off
Which places does it visit?
It visits Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rumeli Fortress, Halic, Bosphorus Bridge, Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Historic Areas of Istanbul, Bosphorus Strait, The Walls of Istanbul.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Plan Tours
