Immerse yourself in Istanbul’s unique culture. Enjoy a cruise along the Bosphorus, visit the Spice Bazaar, drive along the Golden Horn, and stop at Pierre Loti Hill for a panoramic view of this vibrant city.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Your hotel/accommodation in the Sultanahmet and Taksim areas of Istanbul.

Highlights

Visit Istanbul's famous Spice Bazaar
Drive along the Golden Horn and be enchanted by the historic heart of the city
Marvel at the mix of Asia and Europe as you enjoy a Boat Cruise along the Bosphorus
Take in a panoramic view of the city from Pierre Loti Hill

Full description

Explore the spice bazaar, located next to New Mosque (Yeni Camii) in Eminonu. The unique bazaar evokes fantasies of the mystical East and is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and many other herbs and spices. Be driven along the Golden Horn and gaze at the historical heart of Istanbul and the principal harbor of the Byzantium and Ottoman periods for hundreds of years. Enjoy snacks and refreshments at Cafe Pierre Loti, a quaint cafe at the end of the Bosphorus with a beautiful view of the Golden Horn that was named after the famous French writer Pierre Loti. After this you will gain an entirely different perspective of the Golden Horn whilst driving down from the nearby hill with the Cable Car. Relax on a cruise along the great Bosphorus river which separates Asia and Europe. This voyage enables you to see the delightfully surprising mixture of past and present, Asian and European influences, grand splendor and simple beauty.

Includes

Transportation
Entrance fees
Boat cruise
Cable car
Pickup from your hotel/accommodation in the Sultanahmet and Taksim areas of Istanbul

Lunch

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

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Overall rating

4 /5

based on 23 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.3/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Safety
4.7/5

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Bosphorus tour half day

Very positive, a great experience !! Not only the fantastic pictures of the surroundings but the brilliant tour by Mr. Zeki Yücel make this tour an unforgettable experience. If we had known about Mr. Zeki Yücel's great entertainment beforehand, we would have booked the full-day tour !! Don't forget on the boat, jacket and stockings, despite the warm temperatures it is always windy and cool on the Bosphorus.

June 6, 2013

Guide very nice and capable

Unfortunately it was raining so naturally the cruise wasn't too great. However our guide was really nice and accommodating. His language skills were very good and he knew lots of things to tell us. We arranged to be driven to the spice market to do a bit of shopping, so then being practically forced to stop at a rug shop at the end of the trip was overkill.

October 14, 2011

December 27, 2021

Istanbul Scenic Half-Day Bosphorus Cruise

Istanbul Scenic Half-Day Bosphorus Cruise

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Bosphorus tour half day

Guide very nice and capable