Afternoon Bosphorus Boat and Bus Tour with cable car from Pierre Loti Coffee

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Bosphorus & Istanbul Roots Tour

Discover the two captivating sides of Istanbul—by water and by land—on this immersive tour that blends history, culture, and stunning scenery.

✨ Tour Highlights:
Bosphorus Cruise – Board a boat and glide along this legendary strait, taking in views of the opulent Dolmabahce Palace and the charming, solitary Maiden’s Tower.

City Exploration by Bus – Journey through Istanbul’s streets and neighborhoods, tracing the roots of this vibrant city and uncovering its rich, layered history.

Experience Istanbul like never before, combining breathtaking landscapes, architectural wonders, and cultural stories in a single unforgettable tour.

What's included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (from city center hotels only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cable Car

Gratuities

What to expect

Bosphorus Cruise
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Guests will see Istanbul and highlights of Bosphorus from the boat

Bosphorus Cruise on private boat, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
Pierre Loti
30m · Admission ticket included

Guests will see the Golden Horn from the best view and take a cable car ride down to their return buses
Halic
Pass by

Will see the the best part of Goldenhorn and city walls from tour buses
Golden Horn, 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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guests who do not want a pick up or their hotel is outside of city center, they can be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at 13:00

Meeting point

Boat departs at 13:45 from Kabatas Dentur Port, behind the Petrol Ofisi Oil station.
Last stop of the Tramway Line at Kabatas Station

Meeting point

Guests who do not want a pick up or their hotel is outside of city center, they can be ready in front of Tamara Restaurant at 13:00

End point

Pickup details

Tour starts at 13:00 and we have free pick up services from city center hotels between 12:45 - 13:00

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

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

Please advise your hotel details for free pick up

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation policy

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

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