Full Day Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace Tour with Private Guide

Istanbul, Turkey

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Public boat ticket
Public transportation

Dolmabahce Palace entrance fee (2000 Turkish Lira which about 43 USD)

TRY2,000.00 per booking
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Mado
Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Rıhtım Cd. No:3 34425, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
The meeting point is Karaköy Mado Cafe, It is located right near the Karaköy ferry pier. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. Your guide will meet you at the entrance.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

05/17/2022 - 07/12/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Itinerary

Rustem Pasha Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Misir Carsisi

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bosphorus Bridge

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Dolmabahce Palace

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays.
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

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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Karen_H, May 2026

Excellent tour which covers exactly what the excursion description indicates. Would recommend it. Songul was a good guide and very flexible in meeting our tour preferences.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear Karen, Thank you very much for your kind review and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that the tour met your expectations and covered the experience as described. We are also pleased that Songul’s guidance and flexibility helped make your day more enjoyable. It was a pleasure to host you in Istanbul, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.

Getting too know Istanbul

Tamara_B, Oct 2025

The tour was confusing at first because a different tour guide met us instead of the one we were texting back and forth. However, Ipek was excellent.,We also misunderstood that the transportation was on city trams and not personal vehicles so this should be stated more clearly in the tour description. Ipek was full of information about each site, was very friendly and even loaned me a head scarf. She gave us some short rest breaks and even bought us some waters. We toured the Dolhambache Palace including the harem where she told us all about the former residents and history of Turkey. Then we went on a cruise on the Bosphourus and she pointed out what most of the buildings were on the shoreline.,We went into a Mosque with even bluer tile than the Blue Mosque! Then we went through the Spice Bazaar which was so crowded due to some large tours going through. Our access onto numerous trams was very smooth. I would highly recommend Ipek to you and hope we encounter her again someday. You may be quite tired at the end of the tour, but we are older!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear Tamara, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your day with Ipek and that her knowledge, kindness, flexibility, and attention throughout the tour made your Istanbul experience memorable. We also sincerely appreciate your constructive feedback. We are sorry for the initial confusion regarding the guide arrangement and for any misunderstanding about the transportation used during the tour. Your comment is very helpful, and we will make sure that the tour description communicates this more clearly for future guests. It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus cruise, the mosque visit, and the Spice Bazaar, even on a busy day. We will gladly share your kind words with Ipek. Thank you again for recommending her and for choosing our tour. We hope to welcome you back to Istanbul someday.