Istanbul Two Continents Walking Tour with Ferry & Public Transpor

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Karakoy Rihtim (Pass by)

  Karaköy Tünel, opened in 1875, is the world's second-oldest underground railway still in operation

  Admission ticket free
• Istiklal Caddesi (Pass by)

  Traveling by nostalgic tram on Istanbul's most famous avenue

  Admission ticket free
• Pera Museum (Pass by)

  In Pera—Istanbul's most important district—are the Pera Museum and the Pera Palace Hotel, the most historic hotel, where many famous figures such as Agatha Christie have stayed.

  Admission ticket free
• Galata Tower (Pass by)

  Galata Tower is one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks and offers one of the city's finest panoramic views. Originally built by the Genoese in 1348 as part of the defensive walls of the Galata colony, it was known as the Tower of Christ

  Admission ticket free
• Şişhane Metro Entrance (tunnel) (Pass by)

  We take the metro from the Şişhane station, cross over the Golden Horn, and go to the Vezneciler station.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Grand Bazaar

  The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. Construction began shortly after the conquest of Constantinople under the orders of Sultan Mehmed II in the 15th century, and over the centuries it grew into the commercial heart of the Ottoman Empire.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• Column of Constantine (Pass by)

  The Çemberlitaş, also known as the Column of Constantine, is one of the oldest surviving monuments in Istanbul and an important symbol of the city's Roman heritage. It was erected in 330 AD by the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great to commemorate the dedication of Constantinople as the new capital of the Roman Empire.

  Admission ticket free
• 2
  Blue Mosque

  The Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is one of Istanbul's most famous landmarks and one of the finest masterpieces of Ottoman architecture. It was commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I and built between 1609 and 1617 by the imperial architect Sedefkâr Mehmed Ağa, a student of the renowned architect Mimar Sinan.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (Pass by)

  Hagia Sophia is one of the world's most extraordinary monuments, reflecting nearly 1,500 years of history and serving as a symbol of Istanbul's unique cultural heritage. Commissioned by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, it was completed in 537 AD after just five years of construction. At the time, it was the largest cathedral in the Christian world and remained unmatched in size and engineering for almost a thousand years.

  Admission ticket free
• Gulhane Park (Pass by)

  Gülhane Park is one of the oldest and most beautiful public parks in Istanbul, offering a peaceful escape in the heart of the Historic Peninsula. Located beside Topkapı Palace, the park was once part of the palace's outer imperial gardens, reserved exclusively for the Ottoman sultans and members of the royal court. The name "Gülhane" means "House of Roses," reflecting the beautiful rose gardens that once flourished here.

  Admission ticket free
• Sirkeci Station (Pass by)

  Sirkeci Railway Station is one of Istanbul's most iconic transportation landmarks and a symbol of the city's historic connection between Europe and Asia. Located on the shores of the Golden Horn, near the entrance to the Bosphorus, the station has welcomed travelers from across the continent since its opening in 1890. cross to Asian Side of Istanbul via Subway

  Admission ticket free
• Uskudar Pier (Pass by)

  Üsküdar is one of Istanbul's oldest and most charming districts, located on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus directly opposite the Historic Peninsula. For more than two thousand years, it has served as a gateway between Asia and Europe, welcoming merchants, pilgrims, soldiers, and travelers arriving from the East. Known as Chrysopolis ("City of Gold") in ancient times and later Scutari during the Ottoman period, Üsküdar has always held a strategic position in the city's history.

  Admission ticket free
• KIz Kulesi (Pass by)

  We will see the Maiden's Tower from the Üsküdar waterfront and take a photo of it.

  Admission ticket free
• Karakoy Rihtim (Pass by)

  We are returning to the tour's starting point by public ferry.

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Suleymaniye Mosque

  The Süleymaniye Mosque is one of the greatest masterpieces of Ottoman architecture and one of Istanbul's most important historical landmarks. Commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the famous imperial architect Mimar Sinan, the mosque was built between 1550 and 1557

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Mosque dress code

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