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Istanbul City Tour Europe and Asia and Bosphorus in One Day

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$59.99
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Istanbul cannot be discovered with a quick stroll or a standard city tour. Spanning two continents and 39 districts, it deserves to be experienced in depth, style, and comfort. This private luxury SUV tour reveals not just landmarks, but the soul of the city.

From the Old City’s skyline to panoramic viewpoints between the Marmara and Black Seas, you’ll witness centuries layer by layer — Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Republic. Taste street flavors, enjoy gourmet dining, sip Turkish coffee, explore Jewish, Christian, and Muslim quarters, and cruise the Bosphorus — all stress-free, with no lines and exclusive access.

Guided by Elif, a licensed professional with academic and cultural expertise, this tour combines luxury transport, insider knowledge, and storytelling. Guests call it inspiring, effortless, and unforgettable.

This is not sightseeing. This is Istanbul — lived, felt, and remembered for a lifetime.
Istanbul City Tour Europe and Asia and Bosphorus in One Day
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Vehicle insurance, fuel, parking & tolls
  • Licensed professional private guide
  • Bosphorus ferry tickets
  • Private minibus with driver (hotel pickup & drop-off)
  • Lunch

  • The Walls of Istanbul
    Drive along the mighty 5th-century walls of Constantinople, nearly 20 km long, which protected the city for over 1,000 years. During this panoramic drive, your licensed guide will provide live commentary, pointing out towers, gates, and epic siege stories. As we continue along the European shoreline, admire the postcard skyline: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Süleymaniye, Topkapı Palace, the Spice Bazaar, Galata Tower, and Galata Bridge.
  • Bosphorus Strait
    Board a genuine car ferry across the Bosphorus. While the minibus stays on the lower deck, ascend to the open terrace for sweeping views of domes, palaces, yalıs, and bridges. This authentic crossing is like a mini Bosphorus cruise, giving you the rare chance to sail from Europe to Asia in 20 minutes, right in the middle of the strait — perfect for unforgettable photos.
  • KIz Kulesi
    Arriving on the Asian shore, stop in Üsküdar for the iconic view of the Maiden’s Tower rising from the waters. Your guide will share its layered history — from Byzantine watchtower to Ottoman lighthouse to today’s museum — and the romantic legend of the princess and the snake. From the coast, admire the silhouette of the Mihrimah Sultan Mosques and hear their story.
  • CamlIca Mosque
    Ascend to Istanbul’s highest point, Çamlıca Hill, where the city unfolds beneath you — Asia on one side, Europe on the other. Visit the awe-inspiring Çamlıca Mosque, the largest in Turkey, crowned with six minarets and offering vast terraces. From here, enjoy sweeping views over the Bosphorus, the bridges, and much of Istanbul’s 39 districts.
  • Kuzguncuk Sahili
    Explore Kuzguncuk, a charming district with colorful wooden houses and unique coexistence: a mosque, synagogue, and church stand side by side. Before entering its narrow lanes, pause by the waterfront for photos with the Second Bosphorus Bridge, plus views of Çırağan Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, and hillside fortresses. Then wander through Kuzguncuk’s multicultural streets, pause for tea, coffee, and simit, and experience the local café culture
  • Kucuksu Pavilion
    Stop at Göksu Creek, once called Istanbul’s ‘Little Venice,’ where Ottoman aristocrats came for boat rides. On its banks stands Küçüksu Pavilion, a 19th-century summer palace. Today, the creek is alive with rowing and canoeing clubs. Enjoy the serene waterside atmosphere, capture photos of the pavilion’s ornate façade, and discover the socioeconomic contrasts of Bosphorus life — from modest neighborhoods to elegant yalıs. Yoros Castle & Lunch
  • Yoros Castle
    At the northern end of the Bosphorus, ascend to Yoros Castle, a Byzantine fortress later expanded by Genoese and Ottomans, guarding the gateway to the Black Sea. From the top, take in one of Istanbul’s most spectacular panoramas: the meeting of the Bosphorus and Black Sea, the vast horizon, and the monumental 3rd Bosphorus Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim). Nearby, enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant with fresh fish, kebabs, and mezes served against this dramatic backdrop of sea, sky, and history.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Istanbul City Tour Europe and Asia and Bosphorus in One Day

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $59.99
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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