Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour

3.2
(84 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Explore Istanbul in three fascinating ways on this action-packed, 3.5-hour sightseeing tour by boat, coach and cable car. Sail along the Bosphorus Strait past the imposing Rumeli Fortress, Yildiz Palace and wooden Ottoman houses. Then get back on land to wonder at the ancient City Walls, iron-paneled St Stephens Church and colorful former Jewish district on a coach tour. Finish with a memorable cable car ride up Pierre Loti Hill and relax over drinks (own expense) as you take in the spectacular views of the city and the Golden Horn spread below.

What's Included

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cable Car ride
Gratuities
Drinks and food

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Rumeli Fortress (Pass by)

    Rumeli Fortress (from the boat - no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass by)

    Beylerbeyi Palace, summer residence of the sultans, is located at Beylerbeyi neighborhood on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus

    Admission ticket free
  • Balat (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Bosphorus Bridge (Pass by)

    Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.

    Admission ticket free
  • Bulgarian Orthodox Church (Pass by)

    Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Bosphorus Strait

    Bosphorus Cruise on Plan Tours’ private boat enjoying the straits of both Europe and Asia with a possibility to photograph the unique beauties of the Bosphorus.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • The Walls of Istanbul (Pass by)

    Byzantine City Walls surrounded the Acropolis of Byzantium with 22 kms. long fortification with 96 towers and 9 main gates dating back to the 5th century

    Admission ticket free
  • Patriarchate Of Constantinople (Pass by)

    The Patriarchate at Fener, by the Golden Horn, is the heart of Orthodox Christianity. After Constantine the Great' s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire, the capital was moved from Rome to Byzantium. With the conquest (1453) of Ottoman Empire, the seat of Patriarchate remained in İstanbul.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Istanbul Cable Car

    We need the HES code to use this pğublic transportation during the tour, HES code, passport number, birthday and full names of all guests will requested before the tour. This cable car is a 5 minutes activity from Pierre Loti Coffee House to down

    5 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible
  • We need the HES code for everybody against Covid 19, This code is required to use public transportation during the tour like cable car
Supplied by Plan Tours

Tags

Day Cruises
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Audio Guides
Trolley Tours
Water Tours
Cable Car Tours
Sightseeing Cruises
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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