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Istanbul and Bosphorus cruise on private boat - half day afternoon tour
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Highlights

  • Discover the beauty of Istanbul with a bus tour to the Golden Horn and a private cruise on the Bosphorus, experiencing the continental border between Europe and Asia.
  • Explore historical sites in Balat, including Bulgarian St. Stephan Church, Jewish Hospital, Fener Orthodox Patriarchate, and Byzantine city walls.
  • Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from Pierre Loti Coffee House via cable car, overlooking the harbor and surroundings.
  • Start a private boat cruise along the Bosphorus, capturing photos of Istanbul between Europe and Asia.
  • Witness the impressive Rumeli Hisrai Fortress from your private boat, understanding its role in controlling Bosphorus shipping traffic.

Your Experience

Discover the beauty of Istanbul with a bus tour to the Golden Horn and a private cruise on the Bosphorus, the waterway that forms the continental border between Europe and Asia. Today, it separates the old Istanbul, where first colonies settled during the Byzantines, from the new part of town.

Historical Exploration

Follow the traces of history to Balat and see the Bulgarian St. Stephan Church, the Jewish Hospital, the Fener Orthodox Patriarchate, and the remains of the 22km long Byzantine city walls.

Panoramic Views

With the cable car you can get to the Pierre Loti Coffee House, which offers breathtaking panoramic views over the harbor and surroundings. After having seen all these impressive sights, get on board of a private boat and go on a cruise along the beautiful Bosphorus.

Epic Moments

Take photos of this epic moment, standing in between the two continents of Europe and Asia and enjoy colorful views on Istanbul. From the boat you can also see the impressive Rumeli Hisrai Fortress. The Ottoman stronghold was built by the conqueror to control the shipping traffic of the Bosphorus.

Tour Conclusion

The tour ends at the central Taksim square in Istanbul.

Must Know

  • Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
  • Meeting point description: Free pickup from central hotels is available. If your hotel is not on the list, please meet your guide in front of the Tamara restaurant. The address is Sultan Ahmet, Küçük Ayasofya Caddesi No:14, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.
  • Know in advance:Please note that Bosphorus Tours are operated with regular boats if the minimum number of participants for the private boat is not provided
  • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure, if you are not using the transfer service
  • If you are using transfer service, please confirm the pickup place and time directly with the local operator. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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