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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxurious Yacht

1. Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxurious Yacht

Take a sunset cruise on the Bosphorus Strait to see the European as well as Asian half of Istanbul. Jump aboard a luxury yacht from Kabatas and keep your cameras ready as you cross mosques, palaces, and seafront villas. Learn about the city’s centuries-long history through your guide. Start the tour at Kabatas Pier aboard an elegant yacht, drinking traditional Turkish drinks, and nibbling on canapés and fruit from tastefully arranged platters. Glide by palaces and minarets as you sail along the Bosphorus.  When dusk sets in, feel the soothing breeze from the Sea of Marmara on your skin as the sky puts on a colorful show, tinted with shades of orange and rose. Few places in the world are as mesmerizing as Istanbul in the setting sun. Hear the muezzin's call from a towering minaret. Cruise past majestic palaces and villas along the strait’s banks. Breathe in the legacy of ancient Byzantium, Constantinople, and the mighty Ottoman Empire with each breath of fresh salty air. Kick back and ride gentle waves in the comfort of a yacht. Watch the city and its iconic landmarks pass by, which is the perfect way to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing. End the experience at Karakoy Pier.

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Dinner

2. Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Dinner

Discover the romance of Istanbul on a sunset cruise on the Bosporus strait. Dig into locally-prepared appetizers and a freshly-prepared, multi-cuisine buffet. Toast with champagne outside the Maiden's Tower lighthouse. End your dinner with on a sweet note with fresh seasonal fruits and baklava. Board the boat and start with a welcome cocktail and a selection of finger foods. Learn about the history and legends of Istanbul from your guide as you journey up and down both the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus.  Admire the glow of the sunset over the city from the water. When dusk sets in, soothing breezes arrive from the Sea of Marmara and the city lights up for the night. Hear the The muezzin calls from a towering minaret as you see majestic palaces and villas.  Breathe in the legacy of ancient Byzantium, Constantinople, and the mighty Ottoman Empire with each breath of fresh, salty air. Kick back and ride gentle waves in the comfort of a boat. Watch the city and its iconic landmarks pass by, a perfect way to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing. Glide by the Dolmabahce Palace and Golden Horn while enjoying a freshly prepared dinner. Stop for a champagne toast at the he Maiden's Tower. Listen to music played by a live DJ. Return to your starting point after your tour.

Istanbul: Fener/Balat Walking Tour, Pierre Loti Hill & Ferry

3. Istanbul: Fener/Balat Walking Tour, Pierre Loti Hill & Ferry

Meet your guide at the Itimat Fabrika Satis yero/magazasi at the the entry gate of the Spice Market in the heart of Istanbul. From here you’ll take the local bus to Fener to discover Istanbul’s heritage. Travel by public bus to the colorful Fener/Balat district, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and at one time home to Istanbul’s Ottoman Orthodox and Jewish residents. See traces of Ottoman life, including wooden houses, mosques, churches, and synagogues, standing together and demonstrating the multicultural and religious ways of the Ottoman Empire. After walking along the cobblestoned streets of the Fener/Balat World Heritage area, you’ll continue along the historic Byzantine city walls that date to the 4th century A.D. and the time of Constantine the Great. See the exterior of the historic Eyüp mosque complex, a sacred area where pilgrims come to visit the mosques and the tombs of Muslim saints. From here you’ll take a short cable car ride up to the famous Pierre Loti Café, a popular meeting point for locals. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of Istanbul while sipping a drink in one of the cafés where French Poet Pierre Loti was inspired to write Aziyade, part biography and part love story about his escapades in Istanbul in the late 1800s. Walk back down to Eyüp to catch the local ferry for a cruise on the blue waters of the Golden Horn. See Ottoman houses, shipyards, the old and new Galata bridges, Ataturk Bridge, ancient city walls, mosques, churches, and other historic and modern sites. You’ll disembark at Karaköy Harbor, where the tour ends.

Istanbul: Highlights of Istanbul- Small group walking Tour

4. Istanbul: Highlights of Istanbul- Small group walking Tour

This is a fully guided tour inside the Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, Orient Exprés Train Station and Spice Bazaar. Along the way, stop to hear the stories of the Roman Hippodrome (including the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpent Column German Fountain) This tour starts from our meeting point which is located in the heart of Istanbul. Your guide will meet you and you will start with the Hagia sofia which hosted two religions over 1500 years. The tour will follow by Blue mosque which is the most popular mosque in Istanbul. It willl follow by under ground Basicila Cistern with heads of Medusa turned upside down in the water. After this, the tour wil follow with the walk in Gulhane park which was the back yard of the Topkapı palace. We will follow to look at the station of the famous Orient Express, tasting the Turkish delights, nuts and spices at the Spice Bazaar. Take a break for lunch and enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine in a friendly setting at a non-touristy restaurant where your gourmet guide will choose some memorable food for you.  P.S. Blue mosque is closed due to renovation until the end of March 2023. We will still visit it from outside and it will be substituted with Rustem Paşa mosque.

Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour - Tastes of Istanbul

5. Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour - Tastes of Istanbul

After being picked up from your hotel, begin your tour with a walk around the Spice market. See where locals have been buying their spices for hundreds of years. Walk from Galata bridge to Karakoy and enjoy a Turkish breakfast that includes Turkish menemen, sucuklu omlet, kaymak, and honey. Catch a metro up to Pera and walk along the famous Istiklal street. Make a tea stop at a local tea house. In the afternoon, catch a ferry from the European side of Istanbul to the Asian side in Kadikoy. Taste authentic Turkish cuisines or Mersin's tantuni, or if you are feeling adventurous, maybe try a liver wrap. Continue to the fish market and sample stuffed or fried mussels and pickles. Visit a shop that only sells pickles. Complete your tour by sampling Turkish coffee and desserts. After indulging, catch the ferry back to the European side of Istanbul, where the tour will conclude.

Istanbul: Evening Walking City Tour with A Private Guide

6. Istanbul: Evening Walking City Tour with A Private Guide

Watch the streets of Istanbul light up as the sun starts to set on this private walking tour with a local guide. Explore the best the city has to offer including the Galata Tower, Kılıç Ali Paşa Mosque, local markets, and more. Stop on the way to taste a local snack. Start your evening stroll by meeting your guide in the Beyoğlu district on the European side of Istanbul. See the city's landmarks illuminate as the daylight fades away. Admire one of the finest examples of classical Ottoman period architecture at the Kılıç Ali Paşa Mosque. See the medieval watchtower at the highest point of the Walls of Galata as it lights up for the night. As you cross the Galata Bridge that spans the Golden Horn, listen to local insights and stories from your guide. With fewer tourist crowds and a cooler atmosphere, you are in for a treat. Witness the local hustle and bustle of the city firsthand. Find out where the locals come out to play after finishing their work. Before bidding farewell to your guide, get recommendations on where to go to keep the night going.

Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome & Blue Mosque Tour

7. Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome & Blue Mosque Tour

Experience the perfect immersion into Istanbul's wonderful history and culture with this comprehensive sightseeing tour of the busy city. In the morning, get picked up at your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle, then immediately head off to the Blue Mosque, which is also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and check out the blue tiles of the interior that gave the mosque its current name. Next, spend some time shopping for memorable souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest covered markets, before you rest and recharge with a delicious lunch at an authentic Turkish restaurant. In the afternoon, explore famous sites preserved from the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires and learn fascinating facts and stories from your English-speaking guide. Stop by the Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest palace in the world, along with the Tombs of the Sultans in Hagia Sofia. See several small buildings that look like miniature mosques and contain lavishly decorated tombs of five different sultans and their extended families. Next, cross the busy Galata Bridge, which has restaurants and cafes underneath it open all day and night, to get to the Golden Horn, a magnificent inlet bordered by the city's domes and mosques. Finally, stop at Leander's Tower, one of the most iconic images of Istanbul, before you get dropped off back at your accommodation.

Secrets of Istanbul: Walking Tour With a Licensed Guide

8. Secrets of Istanbul: Walking Tour With a Licensed Guide

Your half day guided walk begins in Sultanhamet, in the heart of the main tourist area of Istanbul. From here you’ll head to the Blue Mosque, where you’ll admire the 6 minarets and stunning tiles that were made in Iznik, the birthplace of the Ottoman Empire. Next your guide will tell you about Hagia Sophia and the Roxelana Baths ( outer visit ) before continuing on to the ancient Hippodrome. Hear about the famous obelisk that was shipped from Egypt to the Byzantine Emperor Theodosius in 4 century A.D. Walk along the ancient roadway past the Ottoman Sultans, mausoleum and then make your way to the Grand Bazaar. Marvel at the labyrinth of streets lined with textiles and most every other kind of product as well! You can learn the local art of bargaining here. Have a break at 300 years old former Medressa ( religious school) which serve as a cafe today and have break with a sneak of Börek pastry filo with cheese and other stuff. Enjoy Turkish tea ( Çay ) from the tulip shaped glass or a cup of Turkish coffee while your guide tell you the story why the Turkish coffee leaves a memory of forty years. Enjoy a stroll to the nearby Sahaflar Book Market, where books were printed for the first time during the Ottoman era. Learn about Islam and its holy book, the Koran. On the way to the Suleymaniye complex you’ll pass by the spectacular façade of Istanbul University and enter the Cagaloglu district, which is a shopping hub for locals that’s far from the main tourist attractions. Once you reach the Suleymaniye complex you’ll see the Turkish bath, the library, the madrasah, eateries, and the grand Suleymaniye Mosque that dominates the skyline along the Golden Horn. Learn about the history of the Mosque, named after the most famous and powerful of sultans, Suleyman the Magnificent. Your guide knows a great hidden teahouse here where you can drink çay (tea) with its intoxicating aroma and fruity flavors. After the break, you’ll continue on through the hidden streets of Istanbul. See local markets where products are made on site. Visit the hidden Rustem Pasha Mosque and admire its lovely tiles. Explore the spice market and see a mountain of Turkish spices, Turkish delight, and local handicrafts. From the Spice Bazaar you’ll take a walk so that you can appreciate the views of the picturesque Galata Bridge. After the tour end your guide can tell you how to get back to your hotel and give you some advice on other things to do in your free time.

Istanbul: 4-Hour Evening Walk & Light Food Tasting Tour

9. Istanbul: 4-Hour Evening Walk & Light Food Tasting Tour

Sample some of Istanbul’s favorite foods on a relaxed 4-hour evening walking tour. Meet an expert local guide and visit four much loved food stops as you stroll through historical Sultanahmet to Taksim Square across the Golden Horn. Absorb the evening bustle and sights of Sultanahmet. Enjoy sunset views of the city from the Galata Bridge and try staples such as fried mussels and baklava, the seductively sweet honey-soaked filo parcels that are a Turkish favorite, along the way. Numbers are limited to 14, ensuring personalized attention from your guide. Start your 4-hour evening tour with a pick-up from your central Istanbul hotel, and head into the heart of historical Sultanahmet. As you walk, hear from your guide about Istanbul’s history and how it has left its legacy on the city’s cuisine. Wander through the bustling streets, passing some of Sultanahmet’s landmarks, and get insider tips from your guide on great places to eat and must try delicacies. While you talk and absorb the evening ambience, make your way to Taksim Square and enjoy four food stops to sample some classic local dishes. Samples may vary, but expect to taste favorites such as a mouth-watering lamb shish kebab, a juicy meatball and a fried mussel kebab; a string of lightly battered mussels threaded onto a skewer. As dusk falls, enjoy the magical sunset views over Sultanahmet’s minarets from the Galata Bridge, and take in the sight of the Galata Tower on the opposite bank. Drink in the buzz around the food vendors and restaurants, and make a final stop to taste some classic Turkish baklava. Sink your teeth into these super sweet honey and nut filo parcels that were much loved by the Ottoman sultans. After approximately 4-hours later, finish with a drop-off at your hotel.

Istanbul: Walking Tour of Grand Bazaar & Spice Market

10. Istanbul: Walking Tour of Grand Bazaar & Spice Market

Discover Istanbul like a local alongside a local expert guide. Visit markets and learn to haggle, and taste regional delicacies like Turkish delight. Learn about the culture and history of the area, and visit a Dervish Lodge. Meet your Istanbul Welcome Card guide, at the Hürrem Sultan Hamam. Immediately dive into the beautiful world of colorful and skilled Turkish handcrafts. Enjoy ample opportunities to capture unbelievable pictures from rooftops, a visit to a local food market to try spices, and herbs and shop for local delicacies. Stop by the Spice Bazaar to taste local dishes including Turkish delight. If you're feeling energized to keep exploring, continue with your guide. The next stops lead to Taksim and the Galata area, on your way, passing by the fishermen of Galata Bridge. The bridge stretches over the Golden Horn and Bosphorus and is an ideal place to capture amazing pictures. In the Galata neighborhood, follow in the footsteps of the Italian, Greek, Jewish, Austrian, Russian, and German cosmopolitan cultures which once resided here and discover famous sites such as the Galata Tower, Dervish Lodge, and Tunnel Square.

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Such a wonderful experience. All the staff were so nice and helpful. They gave and had blankets as well. Rafael even helped take amazing pictures for us. There are 3 sections of the boat including the front of the boat where you can sit and take great pictures. Highly recommend.

Great experience and well worth the money! Our tour guide tenir was really nice and informative :))

We really enjoyed the sunset tour. The guide was informative and the canapés were great.

We had an awesome tour. Sinan Bey (the guide) is a very good guide. Really recommend.

Nice boat, clean and cozy, polite guides and delicious beverages