Bosphorus Cruise and Asian Side with Lunch from Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Leave Istanbul’s busy streets for a Bosphorus sightseeing cruise, scenic park and Sultan’s palace on a full-day, small-group tour of Istanbul. Spot the elegant mansions and stone fortifications that face the Bosphorus Strait, and enjoy unique views of the city from the water. Cross the iconic bridge that links Europe and Asia, then enjoy lunch with panoramic views from the top of Camlica Hill. Lose yourself in the world of sultans and courtiers in the sprawling Dolmabahçe Palace, a stunning example of Neoclassical architecture from the Ottoman period.

Full-day, small-group Istanbul tour
Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
Explore the city with a local guide
See a celebrated Ottoman palace
Hotel pickup included
Lunch included

What's Included

Lunch with wonderful Bosphorus view
Local taxes
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up from all hotels in city center.

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Meet your guide at your Istanbul hotel, then join the bustling boat traffic on the Bosphorus Strait. Enjoy views of the European and Asian sides of the city, whose shorelines are crowded with palaces, sumptuous villas and historic landmarks.

Trade the boat for a seat on a comfortable minibus, and cross the stunning Bosphorus Bridge from Europe to Asia, a 5,500-foot (1704-meter) span that links two continents and cultures. Take time for photos and a relaxing lunch at the top of Camlica Hill, where you can see Istanbul and the Bosphorus Strait from above.

Trace a fascinating route through the Ortaköy neighborhood as you travel to Dolmabahçe Palace for a guided tour of some of the palace's 285 rooms. Hear stories about the powerful sultans that built in the European-style palace, and learn how Atatürk lived and died here surrounded by sumptuous décor, antiques and rich artwork.

Note: Dolmabahçe Palace is closed Monday and Thursday. On those days, the tour concludes with a visit to Galata Tower, a medieval stone structure that is among the city's most striking landmarks.

Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)

Camlica Hill

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bosphorus Strait

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Beylerbeyi Palace

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Golden Horn

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant meals not included
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 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

3.5

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Great places to see, the lunch at...

ANA_M, Oct 2017

Great places to see, the lunch at camlica hill was great, but the guide was not good, too much focussed on the price of the houses by the Bosphours, or how many milliosn that were spent by the sultans, not in a historical point of view. At the end it was occuring a big match at Besiktas stadium, there is a high level of security in place and all the roads and streets were blocked by the police. So to leave Dolmabahce Palace we were going round in circles , going up and going down the city hills by foot. When we could reach the van after almost 2 hours walking , the traffic was terrible. The travel agency should know what was going to happen, and just cancel the tour or made it only during half a day , or changing the order of the visits.