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Morning Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Bazaar

3.9 (25 Reviews)

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See the sights of Istanbul by sea and by land on a 4-hour sightseeing cruise and trip to the Spice Bazaar. You will cruise by common tourist sites and visit the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar.

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Duration 4.0 hour

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Details on this Activity

Itinerary

See the sights of Istanbul by land and by sea on a 4-hour sightseeing cruise and trip to the Spice Bazaar. Begin with a brief visit to the 17th-century Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s most colorful and popular attractions. The building is part of the Yenj Mosque and was completed in 1660. You will have the opportunity to bargain for purchases or simply observe the bustling bazaar around you. Next up, board your boat for a cruise through the Bosphorus, also known as Istanbul Strait, which is the only passage between the Mediterranean and the Black seas. It also marks the dividing line between Europe and Asia. Marvel at the beautiful shores and amazing views of the massive Rumeli Hisari. This fortress was built by Fatih the Conqueror in just 3 months as he prepared to take Istanbul. The magnificent Bosphorus Bridge, finished in 1973, is one of the two bridges that connect Europe and Asia. The cruise offers a unique way to view this impressive suspension bridge from the water. Then pay attention as you pass by the 620 historic waterfront mansions built by the elite of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. The beautiful palaces and hunting lodges of the Sultan are also along the way.

Highlights

Visit the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar and cruise the waters of Bosphorus Strait
View the magnificent Bosphorus Bridge
See the impressive Rumeli Hisari fortress
Discover the historic waterfront mansions of the 19th century Ottoman Empire

Know before you go

Neon Tours reserves the right to change tour itinerary due to unexpected conditions such as museum closures, holidays, strikes, and weather condition. The Spice Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

Includes


Hotel pick-up and drop-off at Taksim Square or in front of the Spice Bazaar. Private boat or ferry boat Entrance fees Guide and air-conditioned vehicle

Reviews from other travelers

Sigrid

4 /5

(Written on 2012-03-08)

Wir warenmit der Organisation sehr zufrieden und hatten einen netten Guide,der uns alles Sehenswerte gut erklärt hat.

Heinrich

3 /5

(Written on 2013-03-23)

We didn't spend very much time at the spice bazaar.

GetYourGuide traveler

5 /5

(Written on 2012-06-08)

very good organized, picked up from the hotel, very friendly e-mail contacts with the organizer in Istanbul (they sent ma a fax to my hotel according the pick up time).

Suzette - United States

4 /5

(Written on 2023-10-04)

The spice bazaar where we had a private meeting with a shop owner to learn about their products without the pushing nature of most vendors. Also the cruise was beautiful. My only complaint is that sit (Read More)ting on the outdoor deck, it was not possible to hear the boat’s explanations of what we were seeing over the boat’s speakers. We could have gone downstairs which was indoors and perhaps heard better. But it was too sunny of a day to be inside.

Karl

4 /5

(Written on 2012-04-12)

The organization was good. The boat trip well, the abjects of interest were sufficient. The travel line in my language protruding.

Michela

4 /5

(Written on 2015-05-03)

The guide was very knowledgeable and kind. The tour was interesting and well organised.

Marina

4 /5

(Written on 2011-10-09)

The boat trip was awesome, the time for the spice market was very short approx 30 mins, more time should be given. Otherwise the service was really good, hotel pick-up etc, can definitely recommend it (Read More).

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