See the most beautiful sights of Istanbul on a panoramic city tour by bus and an idyllic boat trip on the Bosphorus. Enjoy breathtaking views as you discover Istanbul from the land and water.

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Valid 1 day: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide: English
Audio guide included: English
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Discover Istanbul by bus and boat
Enjoy an informative city tour by bus
Relax on a scenic boat trip on the Bosphorus
Explore the Asian and European shores

Full description

Discover the best of Istanbul with a combination package that includes a panoramic city tour and a boat tour from the Bosphorus. This ticket is valid for 1 day, during which you can join the tours as often as you’d like at the available times. You are free to join the tours on the same day within the ticket time limit. Istanbul Panoramic City Tour:On the 90-minute sightseeing tour, you will witness stunning panoramic views of the city as you pass Galata Bridge, where you can see the iconic Galata Tower and the majestic Dolmabahce Palace. During the tour, listen to fascinating stories from your live guide on Byzantine and Ottoman times when you pass by Taksim Square, Golden Horn, the Historical Peninsula, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and much more. Bosphorus Boat Tour:Sit back and relax as the 90-minute boat tour takes you to the Asian and European shores. Enjoy the beautiful skyline as you pass historical sites, palaces, fortresses, and the Bosphorus bridges, becoming fully enchanted by the scenery. Witness famous sights of Istanbul from the historical waterway and cruise along the famous Bosphorus, which separates Europe and Asia.

Includes

90-minutes bus tour with guide
90-minute cruise
Audio guide for your smartphone

Guide for Bosphorus cruise
Headset
Food or drinks

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

The departure point is located across Kabatas tram station, close by Dolmbahce Palace. Look for the wooden ticket booth behind the red petrol station. It is recommended to use public transport to get to the pier. • From Taksim: Footpath or Funicular F1 (5 min) • From Dolmabahce Palace: Walking (5 min) • From Sultanahmet: Tram T1 (15 min) • From Besiktas: Walking or bus (5 min) • From Galataport: Walking (5 min) • From Galata Tower: Walking and Tram T1 (10 min)

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Not allowed

Smoking
Food and drinks

Know before you go

Please bring your own headset for the audio guide

Istanbul: Bus and Boat City Tour

Istanbul: Bus and Boat City Tour

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