Istanbul Scenic Half-Day Bosphorus Cruise

Immerse yourself in Istanbul’s unique culture. Enjoy a cruise along the Bosphorus, visit the Spice Bazaar, drive along the Golden Horn, and stop at Pierre Loti Hill for a panoramic view of this vibrant city.

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Duration 4.0 hour

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Details on this Activity

Itinerary

Explore the spice bazaar, located next to New Mosque (Yeni Camii) in Eminonu. The unique bazaar evokes fantasies of the mystical East and is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and many other herbs and spices. Be driven along the Golden Horn and gaze at the historical heart of Istanbul and the principal harbor of the Byzantium and Ottoman periods for hundreds of years. Enjoy snacks and refreshments at Cafe Pierre Loti, a quaint cafe at the end of the Bosphorus with a beautiful view of the Golden Horn that was named after the famous French writer Pierre Loti. After this you will gain an entirely different perspective of the Golden Horn whilst driving down from the nearby hill with the Cable Car. Relax on a cruise along the great Bosphorus river which separates Asia and Europe. This voyage enables you to see the delightfully surprising mixture of past and present, Asian and European influences, grand splendor and simple beauty.

Highlights

Visit Istanbul's famous Spice Bazaar
Drive along the Golden Horn and be enchanted by the historic heart of the city
Marvel at the mix of Asia and Europe as you enjoy a Boat Cruise along the Bosphorus
Take in a panoramic view of the city from Pierre Loti Hill

Includes

Transportation Entrance fees Boat cruise Cable car Pickup from your hotel/accommodation in the Sultanahmet and Taksim areas of Istanbul

Reviews from other travelers

Erdzan

1 /5

(Written on 2018-04-15)

We weren't Pierre Loti? Organization not ok.

GetYourGuide traveler - Netherlands

1 /5

(Written on 2024-05-07)

We spent 4 hours in the bus driving around the city in circles, 1,5h on the boat, 10 min in thi lift and 15 on the market. We even had to wait for our guide to finish the other tour, he was doing 2 si (Read More)multaniously, so more time in the bus. The boat trip was nice, but u can get this everywhere for 10e without all this hustle. I would not recommend this tour at all and if possible I would ask my money back. it is just waste of time and money.

Simone - Switzerland

5 /5

(Written on 2013-04-04)

We really enjoyed the tour and the professional guide :)

Yvonne

3 /5

(Written on 2015-10-12)

We had a nice and funny guide who picked us up at the hotel on time and who has extensive knowledge. There is nothing wrong with him. It is questionable whether this tour in itself makes sense. You ca (Read More)n also visit the spice market alone, the boat trip across the Bosphorus can be booked at every corner and the gondola ride to Pierre Loti can also be done on your own. In my opinion you don't need the tour for that, but good, afterwards you are always smarter

GetYourGuide traveler

5 /5

(Written on 2013-06-06)

Very positive, a great experience!! Not only the fantastic pictures of the area but also the ingenious guide by Mr. Zeki Yücel make this tour an unforgettable experience. If we had known about Mr. Zek (Read More)i Yücel's really great intertainment beforehand, we would have booked the all-day tour!! Don't forget a jacket and socks on the boat, despite the warm temperatures, it's always windy and cool on the Bosphorus.

GetYourGuide traveler - Germany

5 /5

(Written on 2022-01-10)

Very nice tour and you got the most important information about the city.

GetYourGuide traveler

5 /5

(Written on 2015-03-31)

Very good tour guide - informative and the trip itself was pleasant!

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