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A-Day-Tour of Istanbul, by Land and Sea

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Overview

Experience Asia and Europe by land and sea on this full-day tour of Istanbul, a gem of a city waiting to be discovered. With a tailored itinerary, visit all the major sights on land in the morning, including the Bosphorus Bridge, Çamlıca Hill, Beylerbeyi Palace and Bağdat Street. Then continue touring the city on an afternoon cruise (with public boat) on the Bosphorus, the best way to explore the shores of İstanbul by the sea. Finish your day with a visit to the world famous Spice Market.

What's Included

  • Tour of Asian Side of Istanbul, Beylerbeyi Palace, Baghdad Street & Spice Market.
  • Admission Fees to Cruise Boat.
  • Transportation from/to the Meeting Point.
  • Food & Beverages.
  • Admission Fees to Museums.
  • Gratuities
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Alemdar
Nuru Osmaniye Cd. No:35, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Bosphorus Bridge (pass by)

Your morning starts with a trip toward the Bosphorus Bridge, an architectural masterpiece that connects 2 continents. Travel 197 feet (60 m) above water, cross the contemporary steel structure, and admire an expansive view of both sides of the city.
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Beylerbeyi Palace

Lying under the legs of the Bosphorus Bridge is the Beylerbeyi Palace, the elegantly-furnished 19th-century summer residence of the Ottoman sultans. From Bohemian crystal chandeliers and Hereke-type carpets to Arabic-inscribed ceilings and stately rooms, explore the Ottoman house plan, where nearly everything is symmetrical.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Camlica Hill

Ascend to one of the highest points in Istanbul, Camlica Hill, and absorb a panorama of the city—a great photo opportunity. This idyllic spot is scattered with small cafés and tea-houses and surrounded by pine trees and well-maintained lawns, making it a favorite leisure spot for locals and tourists.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bagdat Street

For a sample of modern Istanbul, visit Bagdat Street. Lined with sidewalk cafés, swaying trees, and chic boutiques and shops, this is the place to be for the fashionable, local Sunday-brunch crowd.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

KIz Kulesi

After the naval victory at Cyzicus, the ancient Athenian general Alcibiades possibly built a custom station for ships coming from the Black Sea on a small rock in front of Chrysopolis (today's Üsküdar). In 1110 Byzantine Emperor Alexius Comnenus built a wooden tower protected by a stone wall. From the tower an iron chain stretched across to another tower erected on the European shore, at the quarter of Mangana in Constantinople. The islet was then connected to the Asiatic shore through a defense wall, whose underwater remains are still visible. During the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1453, the tower held a Byzantine garrison commanded by the Venetian Gabriele Trevisano. Subsequently, the structure was used as a watchtower by the Ottoman Turks during the reign of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

There are several documents suggesting that the name of the bazaar was first "New Bazaar". The and got its name "Egyptian Bazaar" (Turkish: Mısır Çarşısı) because it was built with the revenues from the Ottoman eyalet of Egypt in 1660. The word mısır has a double meaning in Turkish: "Egypt" and "maize". This is why sometimes the name is wrongly translated as "Corn Bazaar". The bazaar was (and still is) the center for spice trade in Istanbul, but in recent years shops of other types are gradually replacing the sellers of spices. The building itself is part of the külliye (complex) of the New Mosque. The revenues obtained from the rented shops inside the bazaar building were used for the upkeeping of the mosque.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Q: Will I get seasick on A-Day-Tour of Istanbul, by Land and Sea?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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  • Tour of Asian Side of Istanbul, Beylerbeyi Palace, Baghdad Street & Spice Market.
  • Admission Fees to Cruise Boat.
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  • Food & Beverages.
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