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Istanbul Old City And Sunset Bosphorus Cruise Tour

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Istanbul, Turkey
  • 10 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Istanbul bridges two continents and spans thousands of years—meaning there’s a lot to take in, and that’s tough to do with limited time. Ideal for time-pressed travelers with only a day to spare, this attraction-packed tour covers highlights such as the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet, plus lesser-visited locations in colorful Balat and historic Eyup. Cap it off with a sunset cruise along the Bosphorus.
  • No complicated meeting points: Hotel transfers are included for a relaxing day out
  • Tours are capped at only 20 travelers for a personalized experience
  • Have lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant with included soft drink
  • Enjoy panoramic views you can't find by land during a leisurely cruise

What's Included

  • Coffee and/or Tea
    On Boat
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free WIFI On Boat
  • Lunch
    Quality Turkish lunch with a soft drink.
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips
  • Admission Fee - HAGIA SOPHIA AND TOPKAPI PALACE TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Please contact the tour provider via WhatsApp for the exact pickup time one day before the activity starts.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

1

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

2

TopkapI Palace

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

3

Sultanahmet District

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

The Blue Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Eyup

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

6

Saint Stephen’s Bulgarian Orthodox Church

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Venerable Patriarchal Church of St. George

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8

Balat

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9

Suleymaniye Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

10

Bosphorus Strait

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 131 reviews
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Bait and Switch

Emily_L, Oct 2025
The tour did not stop at any of the stops listed and I am incredibly disappointed that I only had one day in Istanbul and did not see the main sites I was hoping to see including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapl Palace, and Balat. The only things that matched were going to lunch and taking the sunset cruise on the Bosphorus. Instead of stopping at the stops listed on the itinerary, we stopped at Uskudar- Kisikli Mh, Camlica Republic Mosque, Beylerbeyi Sarayi, Eyup Sultan Mezarligi, none of which were listed on the itinerary or places I was looking to see.

Great tour

CHARLENE_P, Dec 2024
The tour was quite educational, with a guide who demonstrated extensive knowledge about each site. He allowed sufficient time for photographs and personal exploration when needed. However, the night boat tour felt excessively long, leading me to disembark early when we returned to the dock to pick up additional tourists. I rated it four stars because the guide often neglected to ensure the group was together when moving to the next location; he would simply proceed without checking on everyone. I suggest bringing a headscarf, as it is required in most exhibits, and purchasing your Hagia Sophia Mosque ticket online to avoid higher charges. For first-time visitors to the country, I would recommend this tour, with a different guide.

Fair valued cruise

Malcolm_B, Jun 2023
Enjoyable cruise. Had to wait 30 mins in a car park basic cafe for boat. Toilets dirty on the boat. Not long enough 1 hour stop for lunch. Just worth it.

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