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.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Starting time 1:00 PM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, German, Spanish
- Pickup included
- Complimentary pick-up available from centrally located hotels in Istanbul. Please provide your hotel name. • 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. • 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.
Experience
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
- Lunch and museum entrance fees included
Full description
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.
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%)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Smoking
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.
