Bosphorus Boat Cruise Tour (Half Day Morning – Istanbul Daily Tours)

Overview

Tour Type: Morning Regular Istanbul Daily City Tour
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby
Pick-up Time: 07:45 – 08:15 (approx.)
Drop-off Time: 12:30 – 13:00 (approx.)
Duration: ~5 hours
Availability: Operates daily, all year round

Your morning begins with a convenient hotel pick-up (exact time depends on your hotel location in Istanbul).

Tour Highlights

Byzantine City Walls – Witness the remains of Constantinople’s mighty defenses, first breached in 1204 by the Crusaders, and finally by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.
Golden Horn (Drive-by) – Enjoy a panoramic bus ride along this historic inlet, once a safe harbor for Byzantine and Ottoman fleets, stretching 8 km into the city.
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Market) – Stroll through the colorful marketplace filled with aromas of cinnamon, saffron, mint, thyme, and countless exotic spices.
Bosphorus Boat Cruise – The highlight of the tour: cruise between Europe and Asia, passing Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Ottoman-era wooden mansions, and waterfront pavilions, all the way to Rumeli Fortress.
Rumeli Fortress (from the sea) – Admire this 15th-century stronghold, built by Mehmet the Conqueror before the conquest of Istanbul.

⏱️ End of the Tour

Around 12:30 – 13:00 you will be dropped back at your hotel. (Drop-off time may vary depending on traffic and hotel location.)

Includes

✔️ What’s Included

Transportation

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transfers during the tour between sites
Non-smoking, air-conditioned touristic mini-van
Gasoline, parking fees, and road tolls

Tours & Activities

Half Day Morning Bosphorus Boat Cruise Tour

Entrance Fees

Admission to museums, ruins, and monuments mentioned in the itinerary

Charges

Local taxes
Service charges

❌ What’s Not Included

Meals

Food & drinks are not included

Other

Personal expenses
Tips for guide & driver (optional)

Notes

Closed Sites
- On Sunday; Spice Bazaar is closed and Replaced with Pierre Loti.

Additional Information
- Istanbul daily Tours has walking and not recommended for the people who has difficulties with walking.
- When you book the one of Istanbul Daily Tours the confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- We kindly request our guests to be ready 10 minutes before pick up time of Any Istanbul Daily Tours.
- Under 18 years Children who is going to join to one of Istanbul daily tours, must be accompanied by an adult.
- Hotel Transfers (Pick up and Drop offf) are included from the central hotels in District of Fatih, Beyoğlu, Beşiktaş). The Other districts in European Side, 15 euro per person per way (single 20 euros per way). - Hotel pick up in Asia side: 40 Euro per person, per way. 50 Euro Single person per way from the central hotels. You can pay when you be picked up from hotel.
- Asian side hotels has no pick up service. (If you want to join to the tours while you are staying in asian site, the meeting poin will be letting you know). .

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