See Istanbul’s ornate palaces and architecture from land and water on this exciting full-day tour! From the comfort of a coach, you’ll see top Istanbul attractions like the Golden Horn and Walls of Constantinople, and then soak up the colorful chaos of Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar on a stroll. Enjoy a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise, and then head inside Dolmabahçe Palace to discover the extravagance of Istanbul’s bygone sultans. The tour ends on a high note — admire stunning panoramic views from the vantage point of Çamlıca Hill or Yeditepe.

Itinerary

Start Point

Please be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square at 08:15 and…

Stop 1

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits,…

Stop 2

Dolmabahçe Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottoman architects Karabet and Nikogos…

Stop 3

Rumeli Fortress (from the boat – no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror…

Stop 4

Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of…

Stop 5

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

Stop 6

Bosphorus Cruise on Plan Tours’ private boat, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe…

Stop 7

Byzantine City Walls surrounded the Acropolis of Byzantium with 22 kms. long fortification with 96…

Stop 8

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits,…

End Point

Please be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square at 08:15 and…

What’s included

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

Gratuities
Drinks

Additional Information

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

Cancellation Policy

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

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

Important Information

Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible

Opening hours are:

07:30 – 19:00 Monday to Sunday

Age Policy

Infant: 0–2 years · Child: 3–7 years · Adult: 8–99 years

Specification: Istanbul Boat Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace & Two Continents

Duration	8 Hours
Ticket Type	Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group Size	Up to 10 travelers
Confirmation	Instant Confirmation
Language	English, French, German, Spanish
Time of Day	Midday
Tour Type	Shared