Full Day Istanbul Highlights Panoramas in Europe and Asia

Istanbul, Turkey
Duration8h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Discover the magic of Istanbul across two continents in a single day. Guided by registered tourism professionals with 10 years of experience, travel seamlessly between Europe and Asia in a modern private vehicle. Experience a historic Bosphorus car ferry crossing, panoramic viewpoints at Çamlıca Hill, and iconic landmarks from Maiden's Tower to Balat and Sultanahmet. Enjoy a personalized, hassle-free sightseeing journey carefully crafted to showcase the best of the city.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees
  • Meals
  • Soda/Pop
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Bosphorus Strait
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Board a local vehicle ferry at Sirkeci to navigate across the Bosphorus to the Asian shore while enjoying open-water views of waterfront mansions.
  2. KIz Kulesi
    20m
    Pause along the Üsküdar shoreline for close-up photo opportunities with Istanbul's legendary offshore tower against the Old City backdrop.
  3. CamlIca Mosque
    30m
    Explore the courtyard and grand scale of modern Turkey's largest place of worship located on the crest of Camlica
  4. Beylerbeyi Palace
    30m
    Stop beside the ornate seaside gates of the 19th-century Ottoman royal summer residency on the Asian bank of the Bosphorus.
  5. Bosphorus Bridge
    Pass by
    Drive back over the First Bosphorus Suspension Bridge to re-enter the European continent.
  6. Pierre Loti
    30m
    Enjoy a scenic viewpoint overlooking the entire Golden Horn estuary from this famous hilltop location.
  7. Balat
    1h
    Walk through the vibrant, historic streets along the Golden Horn known for traditional timber houses and artisan cafes
  8. Hippodrome
    20m
    Explore the ancient heart of Byzantine political life, standing where chariot races took place beside the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column
  9. Blue Mosque
    25m
    Enter this Ottoman architectural masterpiece, famous for its six soaring minarets and thousands of blue Iznik tiles.
  10. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
    Pass by
    View the towering dome and minarets of Hagia Sophia from the central square while hearing about its transformations across Byzantine and Ottoman eras.
  11. Topkapi Palace Museum
    30m
    Walk through the monumental Imperial Gate into the first courtyard of Topkapı Palace, where Ottoman sultans ruled an empire for four centuries.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our driver and guide will be waiting for you right outside the main entrance of the historic Sirkeci Train Station next to our private tour vehicle. We will contact you via phone or WhatsApp before the tour start time to easily coordinate and identify each other upon your arrival."

End point

Our driver and guide will be waiting for you right outside the main entrance of the historic Sirkeci Train Station next to our private tour vehicle. We will contact you via phone or WhatsApp before the tour start time to easily coordinate and identify each other upon your arrival."

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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