Istanbul Highlights Bosphorus Stops 1 +2 (Europe + Asia) | 8 hours

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Bosphorus Full Day Tour: Bosphorus Cruise, Uskudar and Dolmabahce Palace
2 Adults x $218.94
$437.88
Approx Total
$437.88
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 3-course lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bosphorus Cruise
  • Roundtrip boat transfer between European& Asian Side
  • Dolmabahce Palace entrance fee
  • English speaking licenced & professional guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages in lunch

Overview

We strongly advise you our Whirling Dervish Ceremony: Go on a Spiritual Journey Half Day Tour in order to enrich your Istanbul holiday! - Start the day with Spice Bazaar, listen to the miracle of the herbs and taste delicious Turkish delights here. - Crossing from Besiktas to Uskudar by boat and have lunch here in a local restaurant. - In the afternoon, visit the famous mosques of Uskudar district. Start with Semsi Pasha Mosque from 16th century, designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan. - Continue with Yeni Valide Mosque from 18th century. - The last mosque we see here is another masterpiece of Mimar Sinan, Mihrimah Sultan Mosque. - Before crossing back to European side by boat, we visit local Fish Market. - And finally, last stop of the day is Dolmabahce Palace. We will also visit Harem of Dolmabahce Palace.

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Itinerary

  • Halic (Pass By)

    We drive on the southern shores of Golden Horn that makes this tour unique. Churches, mosques, Byzantine city walls, mousoleums to see enroute.

  • Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

    This Bazaar is a historical place to visit that is still use for purchasing spices, turkish coffee, herbs etc.

    30 minutes

  • Bosphorus Strait

    Bosphorus Strait is the hoghlight of Istanbul. We spent 90 minutes on the boat but we see the Bosphorus most of the time during the tour

    2 hours

  • Yeni Valide Mosque Complex

    Yeni Valide Mosque is an 18th century Ottoman mosque

    20 minutes

  • Mihrimah Sultan Camii

    This mosque is another masterpiece of Mimar Sinan, dedicated to the daughter of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent

    20 minutes

  • Dolmabahce Palace

    Dolmabahçe Palace is a 19th century palace that was constracted by sultan Abdulmecit. The architect is Balyan and it was styled in Baroc and Rokoko. Wonderfull paintings, handmade carpets, furniture. Your guide explains the history, legends, architecture..

    1 hour

  • Semsi Pasa Mosque Complex

    This 16th century mosque is designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan for Grand Vizier Semsi Pasha

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Monday, it will be replaced with Galata Tower and its neighbourhood

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April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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Reviews

4.4

117 reviews

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    83
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  • 1 star
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Showing 1-5 of 83 reviews with 5 stars

A Day of Bosphorus Beauty and Cultural Delights

Published on Apr, 2024

Set on this full-day adventure in Istanbul was truly breathtaking! The boat ride along the Bosphorus Strait offered stunning views of majestic bridges, palaces, and mosques. The guided tour of Dolmabahçe Palace was fascinating, and exploring the Spice Bazaar was a sensory delight with its vibrant colors and enticing scents. The highlight was undoubtedly the delicious 3-course meal enjoyed by the beautiful shoreline. This tour is a must-do for anyone visiting Istanbul, offering a perfect blend of sightseeing and cultural experiences.

Highly recommended

Published on Dec, 2022

We had the best guide, Diana, who was informative and caring. Ibrahim, our driver, was very kind too. We enjoyed the trip from the beginning till the end. The cruise was a joy. Glad to be on both continents in 1 day!

A fun day!

Published on Nov, 2022

Dogus (who is with Istanbul Walks) was great, we really enjoyed our day with her! We have been in Istanbul for almost a week but learned a lot of new and interesting facts, and we wish we had done this tour sooner on our trip because she pointed out a lot of fun things we didn’t know about. My only advice to other travelers, especially Western visitors, is to do your research before entering the Spice Market as it is very easy to be persuaded into purchasing/spending more than intended. We took some of our favorite pictures from the trip on the Bosphorus cruise!

Wonderful experience filled with knowledge

Published on Oct, 2022

This tour was the best way to start my trip to Istanbul! Having never been to Turkey before, I figured booking an organized tour would be the smartest way to familiarize myself with the area. Our time with Ludvic (spelling might be wrong) was the most enjoyable and informational experience. His knowledge is impeccable, and he easily answered all of our questions. Also, the restaurant he took us to for lunch was delicious! I highly recommend this tour, and wish I had coordinated another tour with him to see more sights not included. Everything went smoothly, and the hotel pickup and drop off is a huge perk, you’ll understand why when you start trying to coordinate taxis by yourself in the city. Not very easy, and prices are not always fair.

Dogus was the best tour guide!!!!

Published on Aug, 2022

Our tour guide Dogus was AMAZING! She was so knowledgeable about the area and customized the tour to our needs. She was also very personable- she felt like one of the “girls”.! I highly recommend her and would use her for other tours. So much fun!

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