Istanbul and Bosphorus cruise on private boat - half day morning tour
Do this because
- Discover the beauty of Istanbul in the morning light
- Go on a private Bosphorus cruise
- Admire the Royal Dolmabahce Palace and Rumeli Fortress from the water
- See the Golden Horn and Balat
- Visit the Spice Bazaar
What to expect
Experience the magic of Istanbul in the morning with a visit of the Spice Bazaar, bus tour to the Golden Horn and a private cruise on the Bosphorus, the waterway that forms the continental border between Europe and Asia.
This morning tour will bring you by bus to the Golden Horn, the natural harbor of the city. Today, it separates the old Istanbul, where first colonies settled during the Byzantines, from the new part of town. Follow the traces of history to Balat and see the Bulgarian St. Stephan Church, the Jewish Hospital, the Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and the remains of the 22km long Byzantine city walls.
The tour also includes a visit of the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar. Smell the different aromas of various spices and take in the colorful presentation of local fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers and more.
After having seen all these impressive sights, get on board of a private boat and go on a cruise along the beautiful Bosphorus. Take photos of this epic moment, standing in between the two continents of Europe and Asia and enjoy colorful views on Istanbul. From the boat you can also see the impressive Rumeli Hisrai Fortress. The Ottoman stronghold was built by the conqueror to control the shipping traffic of the Bosphorus.
Important to know
- Please note that Bosphorus Tours are practiced with regular boat if minimum number of attendants is not provided for the private boat
- Please be 10 minutes before departure at the meeting point, if you are not using the tranfer service
- Please confirm the pick up place and time directly with the local operator if you are using the transfer service. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
What’s included
Professional tour guide
Boat cruise
Entrance fees
What’s not included
Gratuities
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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