Istanbul Highlights: Two Continents Half-Day Tour

Cross from Europe to Asia on this guided tour of historic Istanbul. An expert bilingual guide brings history to life when you visit landmarks like the stately Dolmabahçe Palace and picturesque Camliça Hill.

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Duration 3.0 hour

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English,German,Spanish

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Details on this Activity

Itinerary

Tell your friends you’ve been to Asia and Europe in one day by joining us on a guided tour of Istanbul’s most historic sites. Led by an expert guide, you’ll visit the impressive Dolmabahçe Palace, the official home of Ottoman Sultans. Built by two famous Ottoman architects, the palace houses a museum-worthy collection of European furniture, art and antiquities. Then it’s off to the Bosphorus Bridge, which straddles the narrow waterway that separates Europe and Asia. Once you’ve crossed the bridge it’s time to head to Camlica HIll, which offers dramatic, panoramic views of the city from almost 300 meters above sea level. Please note, on Mondays and Thursdays the palace is closed, so the tour will make three different stops: Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Tomb, Pierre Loti Coffee House and Miniatürk park.

Highlights

Cross over from Europe to Asia in two minutes by bus, using the Bosphorus Bridge
Complimentary hotel pickup and dropoff in an air conditioned vehicle
Enjoy spectacular views of Istanbul and the Bosphorus Strait from Camlica Hill
Benefit from a tour with museum entrance fees included

Know before you go

• Please note that Dolmabahçe Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays. • On Mondays and Thursdays the tour will not stop at Dolmabahçe Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, or Çamlica Hill. Instead, it will stop at Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Tomb, Pierre Loti Coffee House, and Miniatürk. • After booking, you need to call the local supplier in order to learn exact time and free shuttle availability. • Pick-up is only available for centrally located Istanbul hotels. Please note: When verifying your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible • Free shuttle pick-up is offered between 13:00 and 14:00 (depending on the location of your hotel), and takes 45 to 60 minutes.

Includes

Complimentary transportation with air conditioning Complimentary pickup and dropoff from central hotels Museum entrance fees Professional bilingual guide Parking fees V.A. tax (18%)

Reviews from other travelers

GetYourGuide traveler - Spain

2 /5

(Written on 2022-10-23)

We saw the palace in a hurry without stopping for a moment to appreciate anything, with brief explanations and sometimes difficult to understand. Of course there was no time for questions. The hill ha (Read More)s beautiful views, but little else.

GetYourGuide traveler

2 /5

(Written on 2022-03-08)

We had a super nice and great guide but the two crazy stations were definitely not enough for the money

Cezina Dsouza

5 /5

(Written on 2023-04-05)

Very well planned and executed 👏 superb experience. The guide Irai was sweet and had amazing knowledge.

GetYourGuide traveler - Sweden

4 /5

(Written on 2021-11-01)

Very good guide and the palace was beautiful and beyond expectations.

GetYourGuide traveler - Germany

1 /5

(Written on 2022-05-24)

Very disappointed. We were stuck in traffic for 2 hours and for the remaining 2 hours we were pressed for time! We didn't really see any sights! Overpriced for what you see. I also clicked on German, (Read More)in the end there was no one who spoke German! Fie lady was still very nice.

GetYourGuide traveler - Switzerland

2 /5

(Written on 2022-09-08)

Tour in English instead of German, tour was rescheduled the day before, tour guide was 20 minutes late. Two stations where you are almost forced to buy. As I wasn't willing to pay more, I got kicked o (Read More)ut of the tour after 4 hours

Lina

5 /5

(Written on 2018-06-18)

This tour was very organised and worked like a well oiled machine. Very informative and we had more than enough time to explore the castle on inside and outside and to do some shopping at the curious (Read More)shop. I really recommend this tour.

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