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Istanbul Old and Modern City Tour with 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 a perfect balance of Istanbul’s old and modern sides in one full day, designed for travelers who want to experience the city comfortably and efficiently. Unlike standard city tours, it combines historic landmarks, lively neighborhoods, colorful streets, and a relaxing Bosphorus cruise with lunch included in a single itinerary.
With hotel pickup and drop-off, a licensed professional guide, and a well-paced, stress-free schedule, guests enjoy the city without rushing. The combination of walking, vehicle transportation, and cruising allows you to discover Istanbul from both land and sea, creating a truly complete experience.
This tour is especially ideal for first-time visito...
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
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
Istanbul Old and Modern City Tour with Bosphorus Cruise
Binbirdirek
About
This tour offers a perfect balance of Istanbul’s old and modern sides in one full day, designed for travelers who want to experience the city comfortably and efficiently. Unlike standard city tours, it combines historic landmarks, lively neighborhoods, colorful streets, and a relaxing Bosphorus cruise with lunch included in a single itinerary.
With hotel pickup and drop-off, a licensed professional guide, and a well-paced, stress-free schedule, guests enjoy the city without rushing. The combination of walking, vehicle transportation, and cruising allows you to discover Istanbul from both land and sea, creating a truly complete experience.
This tour is especially ideal for first-time visito...
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
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 on a guided walking tour. Learn about the history of the Galata Tower area and enjoy panoramic city views from the surroundings.
Entrance to Galata Tower is optional; admission tickets are not included and must be paid individually by guests.
1 hour
3
Galata Mevlevi Museum
See the historic Galata Mevlevi Lodge from the outside and learn about the Whirling Dervish tradition and Mevlevi culture from your guide.
Entrance to the lodge is optional, and if guests wish to enter, ticket fees are paid individually and are not included in the tour price.
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
Golden Horn
Enjoy lunch onboard while cruising along the Golden Horn. A relaxing break with city views from the water.
1 hour
7
Dolmabahce Palace
See Dolmabahçe Palace from the Bosphorus during the cruise and learn about the Ottoman Empire’s last royal palace.
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Grand Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque)
Pass by the iconic Ortaköy Mosque and enjoy photo opportunities from the boat.
9
Rumeli Fortress
View Rumeli Fortress from the Bosphorus and hear its strategic importance during the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople.
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Beylerbeyi Palace
See Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian side of Istanbul from the boat and learn about its Ottoman history.
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KIz Kulesi
Pass by the famous Maiden’s Tower and hear the legends and history behind one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.
12
Istanbul
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.
