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Istanbul Asia Tour by Bus with Bosphorus Cruise

Istanbul, Turkeyby SeaLand Trip Bosphorus Cruise

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 20 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Arabic, Russian, English, French, Spanish

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Overview

Discover Istanbul's Asian side on a guided tour featuring panoramic viewpoints, impressive architecture, Ottoman heritage, and an included Bosphorus sightseeing cruise. Visit Camlica Hill and Camlica Mosque, then head to Beylerbeyi Palace, where access to the gardens and exterior areas is included. Interior admission is not included, but guests who wish to enter may purchase a ticket from the guide during the tour. Cross the Bosphorus Bridge back to the European side, then continue with the included 2-hour Bosphorus cruise. Enjoy views of palaces, mosques, fortresses, bridges, and waterfront mansions along both shores. Choose to join at the meeting point or select the Pickup option. Cruise participation is optional, and guests who prefer to skip it can finish the land tour earlier near Eminonu Pier.

What's included

  • Beylerbeyi Palace garden entrance
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pickup service, if the Pickup option is selected
  • Two-hour Bosphorus sightseeing cruise
  • Professional live tour guide
  • Return transfer
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips
  • Beylerbeyi Palace interior admission is not included.

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Camlica Hill

    30 min

    Enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul from one of the city’s most famous viewpoints on the Asian side. Take in sweeping views of the Bosphorus, the European and Asian shores, and Istanbul’s skyline as your guide introduces the city from above.

  2. 2

    CamlIca Mosque

    1 hour

    Visit the impressive Camlica Mosque, one of Istanbul’s most striking modern landmarks. With your guide, explore its grand architecture and peaceful interior, then enjoy some free time to explore the complex and take photos.

  3. 3

    Beylerbeyi Palace

    1 hour

    Discover Beylerbeyi Palace, an elegant Ottoman-era residence on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus. Explore its beautiful waterfront gardens and learn about the palace, its architecture, and its place in Ottoman history. Please note: Garden access is included. Palace interior admission is not included. Guests who wish to enter may purchase a ticket from the guide during the tour.

  4. 4

    Bosphorus Bridge

    Pass by

    Cross the Bosphorus Bridge from the Asian side of Istanbul back to Europe while enjoying views of the Bosphorus. This iconic crossing connects the two continents and offers a unique perspective on the city from the road.

  5. 5

    Bosphorus Strait

    2 hours

    Complete your Istanbul experience with a sightseeing cruise along the Bosphorus, sailing between Europe and Asia. See waterfront palaces, historic fortresses, elegant Ottoman mansions, mosques, bridges, and some of Istanbul’s most recognizable landmarks from the water. The Bosphorus cruise is included with all tour options. Guests who prefer not to join the cruise may finish their experience before the cruise begins.

Meeting and pickup

Meet at the SeaLand Travel office in Sirkeci and arrive at least 15 minutes before departure for check-in. Please provide a valid phone number with the country code, preferably via WhatsApp. Contact us on WhatsApp if you need help finding the meeting point.

Pickup is available only with the Pickup option and is offered from select central Istanbul areas. Please provide the full name and address of your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, residence, or other accommodation, along with a valid phone number, including country code, preferably via WhatsApp. Pickup is shared, so times may vary depending on traffic, route order, and accommodation location. Please be ready at the confirmed pickup time. If the vehicle cannot reach your exact address, a nearby meeting point will be provided. Please check your seat and personal belongings before leaving the vehicle. Return transfer is not included.

End point

The tour will end at Eminönü Square, near the Spice Bazaar.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour does not operate on Mondays. Pickup is available only with the selected Pickup option and is one-way. Return transfer to your accommodation is not included, and pickup times may vary depending on traffic, route order, and accommodation location.
  • The displayed duration covers the land portion of the tour. Guests who join the included Bosphorus cruise should allow additional time for the full experience.
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  • The tour includes access to the gardens and exterior areas of Beylerbeyi Palace. Interior admission is not included. Guests who wish to enter the palace may purchase a ticket from the guide during the tour.
  • The 2-hour Bosphorus sightseeing cruise is included in the tour price, but participation is optional. Guests who skip the cruise usually finish the land tour at Eminonu Pier around 13:00. Guests joining the cruise usually depart around 14:00 and finish at Eminonu Pier around 16:00.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please also wear modest clothing suitable for visiting the mosque.

Cancellation policy

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

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