Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour

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Bosphorus Cruise Istanbul — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore Istanbul in three fascinating ways on this action-packed, 3.5-hour sightseeing tour by boat, coach and cable car. Sail along the Bosphorus Strait past the imposing Rumeli Fortress, Yildiz Palace and wooden Ottoman houses. Then get back on land to wonder at the ancient City Walls, iron-paneled St Stephens Church and colorful former Jewish district on a coach tour. Finish with a memorable cable car ride up Pierre Loti Hill and relax over drinks (own expense) as you take in the spectacular views of the city and the Golden Horn spread below.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, French, Spanish
Audio guide: Italian
Operated by: Plan Tours - Gray Line Turkey

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–7 years) · Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Cable Car ride

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Drinks and food

Itinerary

Rumeli Fortress

Passing by

Rumeli Fortress (from the boat - no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.
Halic

Passing by

Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during

the Byzantines. The residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-muslim minorities. Drive along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22 kms. long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age.
Beylerbeyi Palace

Passing by

Beylerbeyi Palace, summer residence of the sultans, is located at Beylerbeyi neighborhood on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus
Balat

Passing by

Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during

the Byzantines. The residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-muslim minorities. Drive along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22 kms. long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age.
Bosphorus Bridge

Passing by

Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
Bulgarian Orthodox Church

Passing by

Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian
Bosphorus Strait

1 h 30 min Admission included

Bosphorus Cruise on Plan Tours’ private boat enjoying the straits of both Europe and Asia with a possibility to photograph the unique beauties of the Bosphorus.
The Walls of Istanbul

Passing by

Byzantine City Walls surrounded the Acropolis of Byzantium with 22 kms. long fortification with 96 towers and 9 main gates dating back to the 5th century
Patriarchate Of Constantinople

Passing by

The Patriarchate at Fener, by the Golden Horn, is the heart of Orthodox Christianity. After Constantine the Great' s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire, the capital was moved from Rome to Byzantium. With the conquest (1453) of Ottoman Empire, the seat of Patriarchate remained in İstanbul.
Istanbul Cable Car

5 min Admission included

We need the HES code to use this pğublic transportation during the tour, HES code, passport number, birthday and full names of all guests will requested before the tour.

This cable car is a 5 minutes activity from Pierre Loti Coffee House to down

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square at 13:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tamara+Restaurant/@41.0040529,28.9760413,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd3acdd6d6472baca!8m2!3d41.0040529!4d28.9760413

End point

Please be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square at 13:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tamara+Restaurant/@41.0040529,28.9760413,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd3acdd6d6472baca!8m2!3d41.0040529!4d28.9760413

Using your ticket

Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Opening hours are:

07:30 - 19:00 Monday to Sunday

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible
We need the HES code for everybody against Covid 19, This code is required to use public transportation during the tour like cable car