A-Day-Tour of Istanbul, by Land and Sea

Recommended by 94% of travelers

Istanbul, Turkey

8 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in Istanbul’s historic streets and endless waterfront sights on a full-day tour of the city and the Bosphorus Strait. Trace a ‘best-of’ route from the soaring Bosphorus Bridge to panoramic viewpoints, a luxurious Ottoman palace, shopping districts and a beloved local restaurant. Leave the shore behind for a cruise along the European and Asian sides of the city, where you’ll enjoy perfect views of elegant villas, palaces and fortifications, then get an insider’s introduction to one of Istanbul’s most iconic markets.

Full-day Istanbul tour and Bosphorus cruise
See the sights from land and the water
Learn about local history and culture
Get a good overview and orientation of the city
Lunch included
Pickup from a centrally located meeting point

What's Included

English-Speaking & Professional Tour Guide.
Tour of Asian Side of Istanbul, Beylerbeyi Palace, Baghdad Street & Spice Market.
Transportation from/to the Meeting Point.
Admission Fees to Cruise Boat.

Food & Beverages.
Admission Fees to Museums.
Gratuities
Personal Expenses.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hereke Carpets
Alemdar, Nuru Osmaniye Cd. No:35, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting Point: Hereke Halı (Hereke Carpets) Meeting Point Coordinates (Latitude & Longitude): 41.010233027453424, 28.972806646594854

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:15 am

Itinerary

Meet your experienced guide at a centrally located point in Istanbul, then spend the morning exploring some of the city best sites. Take in the record-breaking span of the Bosphorus Bridge, site of 2016 clashes between protesters and authorities. Get sweeping views of the city from the top of Çamlica Hill, and learn about Ottoman sultans’ opulent lives and tastes at Beylerbeyi Palace, a summer retreat at the edge of the Bosphorus. See a slice of Istanbul’s modern life in Bağdat Street, where locals browse high-end boutiques and sip coffee in exclusive cafes, then taste traditional Turkish cuisine in a local restaurant.

Start your Bosphorus cruise at Sariyer or Kabatas pier, and watch the city’s distinctive skyline of domes, minarets and modern architecture drift by. Spot scenic Bosphorus bays, an exclusive enclave of wooden homes, Sultan Mehmed’s Rumeli Fortress and some of the city’s most colorful neighborhoods. Capture photos of Dolmabahçe Palace from the water, learn the story of the ‘maiden’s tower,’ and pass an ancient lighthouse that’s inspired centuries-old legends and myths. Finish your day at Istanbul’s Spice Market, where you can browse fresh produce, spices, flowers and wildlife.

Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)

Beylerbeyi Palace

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Camlica Hill

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Bagdat Street

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

KIz Kulesi

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free