Bosphorus Cruise: Marvelous Scenic Views and Historic Exploration of Dolmabahce Palace
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25 Ratings
Istanbul

Embark on a 7-hour Bosphorus Cruise tour and immerse yourself in the history, culture, and breathtaking scenery of Istanbul. Marvel at the stunning views of the city’s landmarks, explore the opulent Dolmabahce Palace, and discover the vibrant Spice Market and Istiklal street.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dolmabahce Palace - A beautiful palace from 19th century blending different architectural features such as Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical. It served as administrative center of the Ottoman Empire until 1922.
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line priority for museum ticket purchases
  • Exclusive private tour for your family
  • Personalized guidance from an expert tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Museum tickets
  • Public ferry tickets
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
Additional Information

This tour, lasting 7 hours, provides a blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy spectacular views of the city’s remarkable structures, fortifications, Ottoman-era waterside homes, and verdant gardens. Discover the historic richness of the lavish Dolmabahce Palace. Immerse yourself in the vibrant realm of spices and fragrant herbs at…

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Location
Dolmabahce Palace
Visnezade Mahallesi, Dolmabahce Cd
Cancellation Policy

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

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Vandang2024
Nov 7, 2024
Toured - Europe side of Istanbul with Yusuf Sipahi - I had an incredible day exploring Istanbul with our tour guide, Yusuf Sipahi. His deep knowledge and engaging stories brought each site to life, from iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia to hidden gems like the Perili Köşk and Haydarpasha train station on the Asian side. We also visited the Roman Hippodrome’s Obelisk of Theodosius and Serpentine Column, and learned about local artists and writers at Narmanli Han. Yusuf’s passion for Istanbul’s history and culture made the entire experience unforgettable. I felt lucky to not only see these historic locations but also connect with old friends along the way. Highly recommend Yusuf for a memorable, insightful tour!
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Clairea559
Oct 23, 2024
Fantastic trip - A fantastic trip around Istanbul with our amazing guide Kadir who brought Istanbul to life for us. The Palace lived up to expectations and Kadir made some tweaks to the itinerary to make this even more special.
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Dak20199
Oct 23, 2024
Kadir was an amazing guide! - Kadir was our tour guide for two days while visiting Istanbul. He was amazing! He grew up in the area so was able to show us all the places we asked to see along with places the locals go. Definitely recommend Kadir to anyone visiting Istanbul.
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62dirki
Oct 21, 2024
Five stars - We had booked a private guided tour of the main sights of the city. Our guide kadir Kurt did it perfectly. Historically, politically, socially, religiously, architecturally and culinaryly at the forefront, he showed us the best of everything and aroused a lot of understanding for the culture of the city and the country. We didn't have to wait in line. He responded to our wishes very individually and spontaneously adapted the program. Five stars!
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Sarahro576lz
Sep 28, 2024
Palace, Bosphorus and Taksim Square tour - It was a pleasure to spend the day with Yusuf - he was knowledgeable and introduced us to areas of Istanbul we would never have seen otherwise. We enjoyed Yusuf’s company and had an experience to remember - thank you 😊
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Compass33075124738
Sep 23, 2024
Sightseeing tour in Istanbul - Mustafa was a fantastic guide. We spent the day with him as he showed us around Istanbul, visiting the Blue Mosque and Spice Market, followed by a cruise down the Bosphorus. He was incredibly knowledgeable and informative. We cannot recommend him enough.
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Compass62129976517
Sep 21, 2024
Great day out in Istanbul. - We had a great day out with Yusuf. He was very knowledgeable and gave us interesting facts on our tour. We recommend this tour as the three main parts are well worth visiting on a day out excursion.
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Asqayuk
Sep 9, 2024
A very honest and diligent business, great customer service - I am updating a review as we had some issues with the tour, however I have never known such pro active and honest actions after a review. They have sought to investigate and resolve the issue, they had worked with an independent guide, who they have let go now. They apologised and compensated me. The other review are great and I would say this us a company well worth using due to their integrity. Any issues, even during a tour, you can contact them and they will help.
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Lukasn664
Mar 25, 2024
Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahce Palace and Istiklal Street Tour - Mar 2024 - The tour was really great, we took the cruise on the Bosphorus river and also take the tour to the Dolmabhahce Palace. The guide (Emel) was really knowledgeable and she has many story to tell us related to the tour as well. She also told us a story about Hezarfen Celebi (really inspiring story for sure). Really recommended this tour for sure.
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A9018uwjenniferb
Aug 7, 2023
Great local experience - It was very interesting and cultural, with a local touch using public transportation. professional service :)
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