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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
Meeting and pickup
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."
Itinerary
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1Bosphorus Strait
Board a local vehicle ferry at Sirkeci to navigate across the Bosphorus to the Asian shore while enjoying open-water views of waterfront mansions.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2KIz Kulesi
Pause along the Üsküdar shoreline for close-up photo opportunities with Istanbul's legendary offshore tower against the Old City backdrop.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3CamlIca Mosque
Explore the courtyard and grand scale of modern Turkey's largest place of worship located on the crest of Camlica
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Beylerbeyi Palace
Stop beside the ornate seaside gates of the 19th-century Ottoman royal summer residency on the Asian bank of the Bosphorus.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Bosphorus Bridge (Pass by)
Drive back over the First Bosphorus Suspension Bridge to re-enter the European continent.
Admission ticket free -
5Pierre Loti Tepesi
Enjoy a scenic viewpoint overlooking the entire Golden Horn estuary from this famous hilltop location.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Balat
Walk through the vibrant, historic streets along the Golden Horn known for traditional timber houses and artisan cafes
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7Hippodrome
Explore the ancient heart of Byzantine political life, standing where chariot races took place beside the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Blue Mosque
Enter this Ottoman architectural masterpiece, famous for its six soaring minarets and thousands of blue Iznik tiles.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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.
Admission ticket free -
9Topkapi Palace Museum
Walk through the monumental Imperial Gate into the first courtyard of Topkapı Palace, where Ottoman sultans ruled an empire for four centuries.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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