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Istanbul Old and Modern Tour with Lunch and Bosphorus Cruise
Binbirdirek
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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This tour offers the perfect balance of old and modern Istanbul in one well-planned day. Unlike standard city tours, it combines historical landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, and a relaxing Bosphorus cruise with lunch included.
With hotel pickup & drop-off, a licensed professional guide, and a carefully paced itinerary, you explore the city comfortably without rushing. Walking, driving, and cruising together create a complete Istanbul experience from both land and sea — ideal for first-time visitors and travelers with limited time.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide
Bosphorus & Golden Horn boat cruise
Full-day Old & Modern Istanbul guided tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located Istanbul hotels
Lunch on the boat
Drinks
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Sultanahmet Old City Travel Agency
Please be ready at 08:30 AM at Sultanahmet Old City Travel Agency.
This is our office location.
Please arrive 10 minutes earlier to ensure a smooth start.
Our staff will be waiting in front of the office to welcome you.
Return
Itinerary
1
Yedikule (Castle of the Seven Towers)
Visit the historic Yedikule Fortress, part of the ancient Walls of Constantinople. Our guide will explain its Byzantine and Ottoman history, including its role as a fortress, treasury, and prison.
1 hour
2
Galata Tower
Explore the lively Galata district with a guided walking tour. Learn about the history of the Galata Tower area and enjoy panoramic city views from the surroundings.
1 hour
3
Galata Mevlevi Museum
See the historic Galata Mevlevi Lodge from outside and learn about the Whirling Dervish tradition and Mevlevi culture from your guide.
1 hour
4
St. Anthony of Padua Church
Visit St. Anthony of Padua Church, the largest Catholic church in Istanbul, located on Istiklal Street. Free time to explore the interior.
1 hour
5
Fener & Balat
Walk through the colorful streets of Balat and Fener, famous for historic houses, churches, synagogues, cafés, and multicultural heritage.
1 hour
6
Bosphorus Strait
Enjoy lunch onboard while cruising along the Golden Horn. A relaxing break with city views from the water.
7
Golden Horn
Cruise along the Golden Horn and enjoy views of historic bridges and waterfront neighborhoods with live guide commentary.
8
Dolmabahce Palace
See Dolmabahçe Palace from the Bosphorus during the cruise and learn about the Ottoman Empire’s last royal palace.
9
Grand Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque)
Pass by the iconic Ortaköy Mosque and enjoy photo opportunities from the boat.
10
Rumeli Fortress
View Rumeli Fortress from the Bosphorus and hear its strategic importance during the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople.
11
Beylerbeyi Palace
See Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian side of Istanbul from the boat and learn about its Ottoman history.
12
KIz Kulesi
Pass by the famous Maiden’s Tower and hear the legends and history behind one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.
13
Istanbul
Hotel Drop-off (End of Tour)
At the end of the tour, guests are transferred back to their centrally located hotels in Istanbul. The tour concludes with a comfortable and safe hotel drop-off.
Istanbul Old and Modern Tour with Lunch and Bosphorus Cruise
Binbirdirek
About
This tour offers the perfect balance of old and modern Istanbul in one well-planned day. Unlike standard city tours, it combines historical landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, and a relaxing Bosphorus cruise with lunch included.
With hotel pickup & drop-off, a licensed professional guide, and a carefully paced itinerary, you explore the city comfortably without rushing. Walking, driving, and cruising together create a complete Istanbul experience from both land and sea — ideal for first-time visitors and travelers with limited time.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide
Bosphorus & Golden Horn boat cruise
Full-day Old & Modern Istanbul guided tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located Istanbul hotels
Lunch on the boat
Drinks
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Sultanahmet Old City Travel Agency
Please be ready at 08:30 AM at Sultanahmet Old City Travel Agency.
This is our office location.
Please arrive 10 minutes earlier to ensure a smooth start.
Our staff will be waiting in front of the office to welcome you.
