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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise, Bus Tour + Cable Car

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(2 verified reviews)•Operator: Bosphorus Tour by Velena Travel
Aerial cable cars travel over a scenic river with boats, a bridge, and buildings visible in the background.
Starting Time11:30 AM
Duration5 h
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Best Times to VisitAfternoon
Live GuideEN

About

The nexus of Europe and Asia, and the home of an ancient empire or two in its time, Istanbul has a story to tell. Discover the delights of the Turkish capital in style, with a five-hour cruise on the Bosphorus Strait. Feast your eyes on countless cultural riches along the way, like the imperious Galata Tower and Dolmabahce Palace. Float under the enormous Bosphorus Bridge, hear tales of the city’s incredible history as you go, and see it all from above with a soaring cable car ride.

What's Included

  • Bosphorus boat tour with live commentary in English
  • Stop at Küçüksu Palace (Friday-Sunday & Wednesday) or Rumeli Fortress (Monday & Thursday) during the boat tour
  • Bus tour of Old Town (Sultanahmet) in an air-conditioned sightseeing bus and with live commentary in English
  • Free time at Pierre Loti Hill + admission to the Cable Car for the way down

What's Not Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks (lunch will be available at Pierre Loti for an extra fee)

Must Know

  • You will have 1 hour of free time at Pierre Loti Hill
  • Küçüksu Palace is closed Monday & Thursday, Rumeli Fortress will be visited instead
  • The tour ends in the Sultanahmet center (Old Town)

Instructions

1

Before you buy

  • Children under 4 can join for free, please select a free ticket for them
  • This tour is offered in English only
2

On-site usage

  • Meeting point is in front of the Marmara Taksim Hotel 30 minutes before departure
  • Show your smartphone ticket to the driver upon pick-up
  • Departure is at 11:30

Meeting Point

Gümüşsuyu Mahallesi, Taksim Meydani/Osmanlı Sokak 1/B, Istanbul

GPS:41.03623, 28.98629

Reschedule and cancellation policy

Cancel for free until 12 h before your visit date and get a full refund.

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