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Istanbul City Tour Europe and Asia and Bosphorus in One Day
(5) Reviews
Istanbul
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Istanbul cannot be discovered with a quick stroll or a standard city tour. Spanning two continents and 39 districts, it deserves to be experienced in depth, style, and comfort. This private luxury SUV tour reveals not just landmarks, but the soul of the city.
From the Old City’s skyline to panoramic viewpoints between the Marmara and Black Seas, you’ll witness centuries layer by layer — Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Republic. Taste street flavors, enjoy gourmet dining, sip Turkish coffee, explore Jewish, Christian, and Muslim quarters, and cruise the Bosphorus — all stress-free, with no lines and exclusive access.
Guided by Elif, a licensed professional with academic and cultural e...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private minibus with driver (hotel pickup & drop-off)
Licensed professional private guide
Bosphorus ferry tickets
Vehicle insurance, fuel, parking & tolls
Lunch
Istanbul City Tour Europe and Asia and Bosphorus in One Day
(5) Reviews
Istanbul
About
Istanbul cannot be discovered with a quick stroll or a standard city tour. Spanning two continents and 39 districts, it deserves to be experienced in depth, style, and comfort. This private luxury SUV tour reveals not just landmarks, but the soul of the city.
From the Old City’s skyline to panoramic viewpoints between the Marmara and Black Seas, you’ll witness centuries layer by layer — Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Republic. Taste street flavors, enjoy gourmet dining, sip Turkish coffee, explore Jewish, Christian, and Muslim quarters, and cruise the Bosphorus — all stress-free, with no lines and exclusive access.
Guided by Elif, a licensed professional with academic and cultural e...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private minibus with driver (hotel pickup & drop-off)
Drive along the mighty 5th-century walls of Constantinople, nearly 20 km long, which protected the city for over 1,000 years. During this panoramic drive, your licensed guide will provide live commentary, pointing out towers, gates, and epic siege stories. As we continue along the European shoreline, admire the postcard skyline: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Süleymaniye, Topkapı Palace, the Spice Bazaar, Galata Tower, and Galata Bridge.
30 minutes
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Bosphorus Strait
Board a genuine car ferry across the Bosphorus. While the minibus stays on the lower deck, ascend to the open terrace for sweeping views of domes, palaces, yalıs, and bridges. This authentic crossing is like a mini Bosphorus cruise, giving you the rare chance to sail from Europe to Asia in 20 minutes, right in the middle of the strait — perfect for unforgettable photos.
20 minutes
3
KIz Kulesi
Arriving on the Asian shore, stop in Üsküdar for the iconic view of the Maiden’s Tower rising from the waters. Your guide will share its layered history — from Byzantine watchtower to Ottoman lighthouse to today’s museum — and the romantic legend of the princess and the snake. From the coast, admire the silhouette of the Mihrimah Sultan Mosques and hear their story.
15 minutes
4
CamlIca Mosque
Ascend to Istanbul’s highest point, Çamlıca Hill, where the city unfolds beneath you — Asia on one side, Europe on the other. Visit the awe-inspiring Çamlıca Mosque, the largest in Turkey, crowned with six minarets and offering vast terraces. From here, enjoy sweeping views over the Bosphorus, the bridges, and much of Istanbul’s 39 districts.
40 minutes
5
Kuzguncuk Sahili
Explore Kuzguncuk, a charming district with colorful wooden houses and unique coexistence: a mosque, synagogue, and church stand side by side. Before entering its narrow lanes, pause by the waterfront for photos with the Second Bosphorus Bridge, plus views of Çırağan Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, and hillside fortresses. Then wander through Kuzguncuk’s multicultural streets, pause for tea, coffee, and simit, and experience the local café culture
40 minutes
6
Kucuksu Pavilion
Stop at Göksu Creek, once called Istanbul’s ‘Little Venice,’ where Ottoman aristocrats came for boat rides. On its banks stands Küçüksu Pavilion, a 19th-century summer palace. Today, the creek is alive with rowing and canoeing clubs. Enjoy the serene waterside atmosphere, capture photos of the pavilion’s ornate façade, and discover the socioeconomic contrasts of Bosphorus life — from modest neighborhoods to elegant yalıs.
Yoros Castle & Lunch
20 minutes
7
Yoros Castle
At the northern end of the Bosphorus, ascend to Yoros Castle, a Byzantine fortress later expanded by Genoese and Ottomans, guarding the gateway to the Black Sea. From the top, take in one of Istanbul’s most spectacular panoramas: the meeting of the Bosphorus and Black Sea, the vast horizon, and the monumental 3rd Bosphorus Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim). Nearby, enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant with fresh fish, kebabs, and mezes served against this dramatic backdrop of sea, sky, and history.