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Istanbul Bus and Boat: 5 Hours Guided City Tour & Boat Cruise

4.3 (48 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Istanbul Bus and Boat: 5 Hours Guided City Tour & Boat Cruise

About this activity

A great way to see Istanbul in a short time. See both European & Asian sides and the most important highlights of the city on the boat cruise in 2 hours. Also, have an opportunity to visit the Asian side of Istanbul. After the cruise, travel through the neighborhoods by the Golden Horn on the bus tour and have free time in the Fener and Balat districts.

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At a glance

Duration
6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
IBO Cruise

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (7–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional guide
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Hotel drop-off

Itinerary

  1. Kucuksu Pavilion

    one hour Admission included

    Boat tour stops point at the Küçüksu Palace is one of the Ottoman palaces. Located on the Asian side of the city.

  2. Eyup

    2 hours

    Stop point in our Bus tour to see a great view of the Golden horn and Cable Car experience.

  3. Dolmabahce Palace

    Passing by

    One of the important palaces in İstanbul.

  4. Stop 4

    Passing by

    Great Palace on the Bophorus

  5. Bosphorus Strait

    Passing by

    The first bridge of İstanbul between Europe and Asia.

  6. KIz Kulesi

    Passing by

    Must see.

  7. Rumeli Fortress

    one hour Admission included

    Visiting every Monday and Thursday instead of Küçüksu Palace when it is closed.

  8. Suleymaniye Mosque

    Passing by

    The mosque of Suleyman The Magneficent from 16th Century.

  9. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Passing by

    The famous Hagia Sophia Church/Mosque from 6th Century.

  10. Bosphorus Bridge

    Passing by

    1st Suspension Bridge of Bosphorus Strait.

  11. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

    Passing by

    2nd Suspension bridge of İstanbul.

  12. Halic

    Passing by

    Golden horn is the natural lagoon apart from Bosphorus.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • "Next to the Sultanahmet Tram station"

End point

  • "Tour terminate at Sultanahmet Square"

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 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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

  • We visit Rumeli Fortress only on Thursdays On Mondays Both Rumeli Fortress and Küçüksü Palace will be closed and visits replaced with freetime in Bebek neighborhood.

Traveller ratings

4.3 out of 5 · 48 reviews
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Istanbul Bus and Boat: 5 Hours Guided City Tour & Boat Cruise

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