Full Day Tour of Istanbul by Boat: Private Bosphorus Cruise with Locally Immersive Activities

Experience the best of Istanbul on a full day private boat tour. Cruise the Bosphorus, explore local neighborhoods, enjoy authentic meals, visit schools and markets, and relax with a Turkish bath. A unique and immersive way to discover the city!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arnavutköy - Arnavutköy, literally means ‘Albanian village’ and it is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods along the Bosphorus with its unique architectural character.
  • Bogazici University - We enter the campus of the most prestigious university in the country and check out the wonderful views it offer of the Bosphorus.
  • Emirgan Park -…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch included
  • All fees and taxes covered
Additional Information

We are off the path tour of Istanbul that is meant to challenge ideas and foster discussion, while at the same time, be incredibly casual, intimate, and educational. Our itinerary offers a full day of immersion into the local life of Istanbul with a wide range of activities such as a boat cruise on the Bosphorus, neighborhood visits, school visits,…

Location
Dolmabahçe Clock Tower
Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi
We meet by the iconic clock tower in front of the famous Dolmabahce Palace
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Traciec2016
Sep 16, 2024
Truly the tour worth taking! - We did this tour on our last day and wish we had found Fathi on day 1. We spent the day exploring different areas of Istanbul we would have never known existed without Fathi. We not only learned much about Istanbul’s (and Turkey’s) history, but even more about their culture and what makes them the people they are today. After this tour, we came to realize the amazing quality Turks have in not only caring for their families, but also for others. Fathi runs tours that are real … not just what people think tourists want to hear. If you enjoy frankness, truth, and a little humor when learning about Istanbul - all while traveling all over the city, then this is the tour for you. Don’t miss it!
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661brettt
Jan 8, 2024
Falling in love with Istanbul - We spent our last 2 days in Turkey in Isatnabul and Fehti made us fall in love with the city. His enthusiasm and love of his city and culture were infectious. From the beginner felt like we were being shown around town by a very knowledgeable friend and not a tour guide. The first day he walked us around all 3209.10.0000 different neighborhoods and gave my foodie family a taste of all the different street foods in the city. The second day we visited the main sites and he kept us entertained and shared a lot of history and anecdotes about each one. We can’t wait to come back to Turkey and will definitely use Fehti for all our planning
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Juliesupomo
Aug 13, 2023
The Other Tour is fantastic - De and I were lucky enough to find Fethi when we were particularly frazzled trying to organise our trip. He and colleagues organised flights, a cruise on yacht and a fantastic hotel in Rhodes for us when he worked out what sort of people we were. We had a fantastic day and night on Fethi’s Other Tour. Just the three of us went on the local ferries and saw a great variety of areas in Istanbul, not the typical tourist spots. A perfect passionate and hugely knowledgeable tour guide for non typical tourists like ourselves. Highly recommend. Julie and De
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Chris_k
Sep 27, 2023
Unique, informal tour with unexpected insights! - Off the beaten path neighborhoods, particularly on the Asian side. A lot of insight into the culture of each area. Great to see Bosphorus by small boat.
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From $262
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).