Cross the Bosphorus & Explore Istanbul’s Asian Side Like a Local

Istanbul, Turkey

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
Fuel and Tolls
All taxes and handling charges
Hotel pickup and drop-off
WiFi on board
Water

Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities
Admission Fee - Beylerbeyi Palace

€20.00 per person
Admission Fee - Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi)

€27.00 per person
Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time. Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them. Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey. Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.

Itinerary

Beylerbeyi Palace

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

CamlIca Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Camlica Hill

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

KIz Kulesi

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kanlica Meydani

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

KadIkoy CarsIsI

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bosphorus Bridge

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate

For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
For 4-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

4.5

based on 4 reviews

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Kathleen_B, Oct 2025

Tour guide picked us up at our hotel and tailored the tour to our interests He was knowledgeable and friendly. Wonderful afternoon.

Not as advertised - no tour guide provided

Juliet_v, Jul 2025

Unfortunately, this tour was not as advertised. We were picked up from our hotel by a very nice driver - but he did not know English. The tour also promised a "Personal tour guide - English" and we did not get one! We only had the driver, who communicated with us via WhatsApp translation. We had to give him our own itinerary (we used the one advertised for this tour!) - and when we asked for lunch recommendations in Kadikoy, he told us to use google! Not the driver's fault but very disappointing to not get a tour guide. We learnt nothing about the places we visited apart from what we searched up ourselves.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hello Juliet, we thank you for reaching out and apologize to learn of the experience you had with your sightseeing ride, please reach out to our support team at hello@welcomepickups.com with your booking id so that they may look into all concerns and assist you further. Thank you