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Bosphorus Cruise and Cable Car: 4-Hour Afternoon Tour

★★★★★4.7(719 reviews)Duration: 4 hoursProduct code: 3152

Overview

Enjoy a half-day guided group tour of the Bosphorus District and Golden Horn, which are among the most charming parts of Istanbul. Admire the views of this historic city!

On this 4-hour afternoon program, you’ll be picked up at your central Istanbul hotel and head out on a drive along the Golden Horn, an arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour for the historical peninsula separating the old and new parts of Istanbul.

Explore this residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders, and other non-Muslim minorities during the Byzantine Empire. See traces of history at Balat and see the Metal Church of St. Stephen, the Bulgarian Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate, and the 22-kilometre-long walls of the old city of Constantinopolis.

Built by Constantine the Great and expanded by Emperor Theodosius in the 4th century A.D. these stone walls protected the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for 900 years and were the strongest fortification of the Middle Ages.

Eyup Square is the spiritual centre of Istanbul for the Muslim Turks and is the perfect destination for those who would like to enjoy the stunning panoramic view from its heights. Take the cable car up to the coffee house on Pierre Loti Hill, and enjoy some free time to take in the view of the Golden Horn estuary below.

It’s just a short drive to the Eminonu Pier, where you’ll board a ferry for a 90-minute breathtaking cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, separating the Asian and European continents, and running through the city of Istanbul.

Your expert guide will provide commentary about several Ottoman palaces, ancient fortresses, the continental suspension bridges, and upscale shore villages with typical Ottoman architecture that you see along the way.

During the tour, you’ll also see the Imperial Gardens of Royal Yildiz Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge connecting the Asian and European continents, and the Beylerbeyi Palace from the ferry.

If time permits, you’ll be taken to a leather fashion outlet centre.

After the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Pierre Loti Hill, Golden Horn, Spice Market

Good to Know

  • Scheduling: Shared Tour
  • Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Skip the Line Skip the Line
  • Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Instant Confirmation Instant Confirmation
  • Pick-up service Pick-up service
    CENTRALLY LOCATED EUROPEAN SIDE HOTELS IN ISTANBUL
  • Ship to shore “Stress-free” tour guarantee Ship to shore “Stress-free” tour guarantee.
    Get a full refund for non-docking ships or late port arrivals.
  • Easy Cancellation Easy Cancellation
    There is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
    There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
    There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Cut-off Time
    Available to be booked until 1 day before the tour starts.

Inclusions

  • Tickets for Bosphorus cruise and cable car
  • Pick-up and drop off at hotels located in the areas of Sultanahmet and Taksim
  • Land transportation by non-smoking, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking fees

Exclusions

  • Tips for guide and driver (optional)
  • Meals and beverages

Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point

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Know Before You Go

  • In the rare event of lack of availability due to special events an alternative day or service may be offered
  • Amendments depend on availability and may involve a supplemental fee
  • Full cancellation applies in the event of no-shows
  • Hotel pick-ups outside the city center depending on availability and may involve a supplemental fee

Traveler reviews

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  • Pilot45 · TN2024-03-11
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Our guide was fabulous. Extremely knowledgeable and personable. We had a wonderful tour Loved this trip.

  • Ram · IN2024-03-11
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    It was a fun experience. I was definitely happy to be away from this tour. It was a great way to spend your day. I highly recommend it.

  • Michael David H · UA2024-03-11
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Everything was perfect and beautiful super well done. This trip was amazing., Our favourite thing we did. Tour guide was brilliant and knowledgeable. A must see. Thanks.

  • Dominika Németh · SI2024-03-11
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    We had an absolutely delightful experience. a guide that was perfect for the job. She spoke excellent English, was very knowledgeable about the area, and knew the history and background of what we were seeing. But most important was being very personable.

  • Nicola · IE2024-03-11
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    We loved this city and this tour guide. She took her time and was patient with all us and our many questions. Thanks.

  • T Bloise · US2024-03-10
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    We had a great day and our guide's knowledge of the tour in particular was impressive and A service to be thoroughly recommended. Thank you.

  • Orla · IE2024-03-10
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    This tour is a good option. The organization was quite efficient. Would highly recommend this tour. .

  • maria m · GB2024-03-10
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    MY FAMILY AND I ENJOYED VERY MUCH THIS TOUR. IT WAS EVERYTHING WE EXPECTED. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.

  • Whitlely · VI2024-03-10
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    it was extremely detailed and they both solved every quesiton we had. The organization was perfect and they were always on time and willing to help.

  • sligogal98 · IE2024-03-10
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    We did private tour with our family the day before we left on a cruise. The tour was very enjoyable and our tour guide was very responsive to our needs. The day we were there was quite hot and our guide slowed the pace – she was very attentive and nothing was too much for her. There is no need to purchase the audio guide since it was not necessary. Overall, it was a wonderful way to learn about city in a short time.

  • Gaëlle · PH2024-03-10
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Our guide was excellent and provided lots of information for us. . I would highly recommend this trip...a must see!!

  • Daniel C · GB2024-03-09
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    We had a super fun day on this tour. Guide is very knowledgeable and passionate and we learned so much from her. The tour itself was very organized and we were pleased with flow. We would highly recommend this tour!

  • Michael K · DE2024-03-08
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    This is an experience not to be missed, Great guide who made the tour fun. Highly recommend!!

  • Ann Maree · US2024-03-08
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    The tour was really good. A GREAT VALUE FOR THE MONEY, Thanks.

  • Jackson4 · US2024-03-08
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    We had an excellent tour. The tour was very informative and interesting and we definitely recommend it. GREAT COMPANY, EXTREMELY WELL ORGANISED & INFORMATIVE.

  • Sue · GB2024-03-07
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    We all had a great time - tour guide was knowledgeable and sociable, and he made the tour very enjoyable. Thank you very much,

  • Evie · GM2024-03-07
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Super recommend tour!! it was an amazing experience. Our guide was very professional and entertaining. We have seen everything with an excellent guide and in time, so it was perfect. Recommended to everyone who wants to have this perfect tour.

  • Alan · US2024-03-07
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    I had previously done this tour and had a great experience. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and engaging, which means you get to see much more than meets the eye. ENJOYED IT!!

  • Johnny F · GB2024-03-07
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    What a wonderful tour we had today with my guide. He was very knowledgeable and showed us so many details that we would have otherwise missed. A must do.

  • Megan (NY) · US2024-03-07
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    A very professional company with great tour guides. We used this company three times. All of them was great. Thank you very much for everything.

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