Discover the best of Istanbul on a full-day tour that covers the city by land and boat. Your small group travels by comfortable minibus around the city to see attractions including the Spice Bazaar, Rustem Pasha Mosque, Dolmabahce Palace and the vibrant Ortaköy district. You’ll also enjoy a relaxing sightseeing cruise on the Bosphorus River, have lunch with a view on Camlica Hill, and cross the Bosphorus Bridge — which links the continents of Europe and Asia. Hear informative commentary from your guide throughout the day.
Full-day small-group tour of Istanbul with Bosphorus River cruise
Check out the spices, fresh fish, flowers and more in the Spice Market
Admire the beauty of Rustem Pasha Mosque and Dolmabahce Palace
Take in the cosmopolitan Ortaköy district
Admire waterfront sights from the Bosphorous River cruise, which passes Beylerbeyi Palace, Ciragan Palace, Rumeli Fortress and more
Marvel at panoramic views of Istanbul from Camlica Hill
Includes informative guide, cruise, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Included
Local taxes
Professional guide
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Port pickup and drop-off
Drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
08:30 AM
Pickup details
We pick up from all hotels in city center.
What To Expect
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant meals not included
Note: Dolmabahce Palace is closed Mondays. Replaced with Galata Tower.
Not wheelchair accessible
Rüstempasha mosque will be closed for the next few months due to the restoration.
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
A walk through the spice bazaar, a ride on a boat, a lunch, and entry into a palace site. There was a little guide commentary, but nothing unique or even very interesting. And I didn’t appreciate being presented to a spice salesman for a pitch.
This tour is a great value! You...
Raul M, Jan 2018
This tour is a great value! You visit a number of different locations, including a cruise down the Bosphorus, and even get Lunch. The guide was full of information, and very enthusiastic. I would have like to have some more time to explore things on my own, but with so much to do, there really wasn't time.
Response from Host, Dec 2020
Thank you very much, we would like to see you again.
The pick up at our Doubletree Hilton...
Mary Y, Jul 2017
The pick up at our Doubletree Hilton hotel downtown Europe side was prompt. Our family was the only ones on the bus. We first went to the Spice market and my husband bought 300 worth of saffron, Turkish coffee, tea for all ailments, peppermint, the best assorted Turkish delights and scarf. Then we boarded a big boat with indoor seating and outdoor upstairs to cruise the Bosphorus. There were no free drinks or food on the cruise but we were taken to a restaurant later with a beautiful view. The Dolmabahce Palace Asian side is a must see.
Response from Host, Dec 2020
Thank you very much, we would like to see you again.
Very enjoyable tour. Our guide Tuva...
GR_M, Jul 2016
Very enjoyable tour. Our guide Tuva was a pleasant company and very knowledgeable with Turkish history. She spiced her commentaries with anecdotes about contemporary life in Istanbul.
Response from Host, Dec 2020
Thank you very much, we would like to see you again.
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)