Half-Day Morning Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar Tasting Tour

Half-Day Morning Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar Tasting Tour

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover two fascinating sides of Istanbul on this half-day experience combining a scenic Bosphorus cruise with a visit to the vibrant Spice Bazaar. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history, unique geography, and colorful local culture.

Make your way to the shores of the Bosphorus, board your boat, and set sail between Europe and Asia. As you cruise along the shoreline, admire iconic landmarks such as the magnificent Dolmabahçe Palace and the legendary Maiden’s Tower, standing gracefully in the middle of the water.

Continue with a visit to the historic Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s most lively and atmospheric markets. Wander through stalls filled with colorful spices, aromatic herbs, honey, dried fruits, and a wide variety of local products.

Enjoy a tasting of traditional Turkish delights and selected nuts, discovering the authentic flavors that have been part of Ottoman culinary heritage for centuries.

What's included

Traditional Turkish Delight and Nut Tasting
Professional guide
Free hotel pick up from city center hotels
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Live Guide

Gratuities
Personal expenses

What to expect

Bosphorus Strait
1h 30m

Guests will see Istanbul and highlights of Bosphorus from the boat
Bosphorus Cruise on private boat enjoying the straits of both Europe and Asia with a possibility to photograph the unique beauties of the Bosphorus.
Halic
Pass 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.
45m

Spice Bazaar, you will have chance to make shopping at one of the oldest bazaar in Istanbul famous with spices, fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers etc.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guests need to be readry in front of The Marmara Hotel at 08:00 am

Meeting point

Tour will start from Tamara Restaurant at 08:30 am

End point

Tour will finish at Kabatas and we will drop the guests either to Taksim Square or Sultanahmet old city

End point

Tour will finish at Kabatas and we will drop the guests either to Taksim Square or Sultanahmet old city

Pickup details

Tour starts between 08:30-08:45 and we have free pick up services from city center hotels around 08:00 am

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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€35.00 per person

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