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2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul with Guide

Istanbul, Turkeyby Circle Istanbul

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 10 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Cruising on the Bosphorus is one of the top attractions in Istanbul. Having an educated and experienced tour guide will greatly enhance the experience. This two hour cruise between two continents, Asia and Europe, giving visitors an unique vantage point of Istanbul with 20 million population. Bosphorus is one of the most expensive real estate in the world. Especially old Ottoman Mansions are considered as one of the most expensive houses. It is not a private tour so we cruise with tour boat which is open for public.

What's included

  • Professional guiding from a licenced guide
  • Bosphorus Cruise Ticket
  • Gratitude for tour guide

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Galata Tower

    Pass by

    It is build at 1335 in Byzantiım Period, It is one of the most important symbol of the city

  2. 2

    Dolmabahce Palace

    Pass by

    (2nd residence for Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years. It is one of the copy of Versailles Palace in Paris. It is mind blowing and super fancy. It shows the luxury of Ottoman Empire. Chandeliers are from France, crystals are from England, priceless carpets are from Turkey amd Iran, curtains are pure Turkish Silk, porcelains are from China and Japan)

  3. 3

    Vodafone Arena

    Pass by

    Soccer stadium with 42,000 people capacity which belongs Beşiktaş Soccer Club

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    Pass by

    Another really beautiful piece of art of Ottoman Empire which is build in 1863. It is operating as a hotel and manage by Kempinski since 1992.

  5. 5

    Ortakoy

    Pass by

    One of the most beautiful mosque of Istanbul which is also build in Ottoman Era. It is posh and fancy

  6. 6

    Bebek Park

    Pass by

    Most expensive and fanciest area of Istanbul. Celebrities who come to Istanbul are usually hanging out here. It is famous with fancy hotels, pubs, restaurants and night clubs.You can see Ferrari, Masserati, Bugatti cars in that area.

  7. 7

    Rumeli Fortress

    Pass by

    A beautiful fortress and castles build in 1453 against Russian attacks which was coming from Black Sea Side. It is operating as a museum today.

  8. 8

    Kucuksu Pavilion

    Pass by

    A summer cottage which is build for Royal Family to stay when they come back from hunting. Royal Family used to spend days / weeks in that beautiful palace.It is operating as a museum today.

  9. 9

    Kuleli Sahil

    Pass by

    Kuleli Area is another beautiful area which is located by The Bosphorus. It is famous with million dollars Ottoman Mansions. They are considered as one of the most expensive houses in the world. Each one of them are built in Ottoman Era so thats why they are all heriteged by government.

  10. 10

    Stop 10

    Pass by

    Çengelköy District

  11. 11

    Kuzguncuk Sahili

    Pass by

    Jewish District of Istanbul with beautiful boutique coffee shops and tiny streets. It is hipster/hippie area and famous especially with beautiful Greek Style houses.

  12. 12

    Uskudar

    Pass by

    Üsküdar is one of the busiest and central downtown of Istanbul.

  13. 13

    KIz Kulesi

    Pass by

    Maiden Tower is another famous symbol of the city which is build as a lighthouse and operating as a restaurant today

  14. 14

    TopkapI Palace

    Pass by

    It was a residence for Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years and it is operating as a museum today

  15. 15

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Pass by

    Its 1500 years old structure which is built as a church, than converted in to a mosque and operating as a museum today. Most famous symbol of Istanbul

  16. 16

    Misir Carsisi

    Pass by

    Spice Bazaar and Eminonu Area

  17. 17

    Galata Koprusu

    Pass by

    Galata Bridge

  18. 18

    Suleymaniye Mosque

    Pass by

    It is build in 1550 by Architect Sinan The Great. One of the most beautiful mosque of Istanbul which is dedicated the famous sultan of The Ottoman Empire 'Suleyman The Magnificent'

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point is main gate of SPICE BAZAAR. Please make sure you come to the main gate (The gate which faces the sea) There is a shop at the main gate call "SHOZY SPICE BAZAAR" Tour Guide will hold sign says "I ❤️ ISTANBUL"

End point

Meeting point is main gate of SPICE BAZAAR. Please make sure you come to the main gate (The gate which faces the sea) There is a shop at the main gate call "SHOZY SPICE BAZAAR" Tour Guide will hold sign says "I ❤️ ISTANBUL"

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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