Istanbul Old City and Bosphorus: Historical Tour

Experience the rich history and culture of Istanbul on a unique Bosphorus Cruise Tour. Sail along the Bosphorus, sip on Turkish tea, and capture unforgettable sights. Book now!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Suleymaniye Mosque - Our first destination is the Süleymaniye Mosque, offering one of the best views of Istanbul. The Süleymaniye Mosque is an architectural masterpiece designed by the renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan during the 16th century.
  • Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church - Later, we visit Saint Stephen’s Orthodox Church in Istanbul, also known as the Bulgarian Iron Church, a historic and unique church constructed entirely of iron in the late 19th century.
  • Venerable Patriarchal Church of Saint George - Next, we head to The Patriarchal Church of Saint George, situated in Istanbul, a significant religious site for the Greek Orthodox community, serving as the principal church of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
  • Balat - Then We go to Balat and Fener, two historic neighborhoods in Istanbul renowned for their vibrant atmosphere, colorful houses, and rich cultural heritage, including significant religious and ethnic diversity.
  • Sultanahmet District - In the Fatih district, one of the oldest and most significant Muslim districts, we will have lunch that includes authentic Turkish food, a typical dessert, tea, and a non-alcoholic drink of your choice. You can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the old city.
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - We continue our Tour and stop at the Hagia Sophia, an iconic landmark in Istanbul. It is a marvel of Byzantine architecture, renowned for its majestic dome and rich history spanning over 1,500 years as a church, museum, and mosque.
  • Hippodrome - Moving from Hagia Sophia to the next destination, we will also see The Hippodrome of Constantinople, once the heart of Byzantine social and political life, featuring ancient monuments such as the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpent Column.
  • The Blue Mosque - After that, you will find yourself inside The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, which has beautiful architecture. Visitors can marvel at the intricate interior and stunning architecture once they have entered.
  • Egyptian Bazaar - At the end of our bus trip, we go to The Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, a bustling market in Istanbul where visitors can explore a myriad of aromatic spices, teas, Turkish delights, and other exotic goods.
  • Bosphorus Strait - The tour will continue with the bypass of the Asian side of the Bosphorus for 1-Hour. During the trip, you’ll pass the most historical tourist attractions, such as Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace. In addition, you will also get to see some historical landmarks from a distance, such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower, and Galata Tower.
  • Bosphorus Strait - The tour will bypass the European side of the Bosphorus for 1-Hour. During the trip, you’ll pass the most historical tourist attractions, such as Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace. You will also see some historical landmarks from a distance, such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower, and Galata Tower.
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Free WIFI On Boat
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips
Additional Information

Experience Istanbul’s rich history with the Istanbul Old City and Bosphorus tour. This Tour will take you through the city’s most remarkable landmarks and immerse you in the captivating allure of Constantinople. In just 12 hours, you can explore the historical epochs of Istanbul and embrace the ancient vibes of Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans.

This Tour is ideal for all travelers, whether you’re here for business or leisure. You will visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, one of the most important mosques in history and a historical landmark of the old city of Istanbul, as well as other iconic sites.

Take advantage of this chance to witness the magnificent beauty of Istanbul! Secure your spot today and embark on a remarkable journey through the city’s varied and contrasting landscape.

Discover the sights, relish the flavors, and indulge in the distinct charm of Istanbul – the city that links two continents.

Location
Suleymaniye Mosque
Prof. SIddIk Sami Onar Cd. No:1, Süleymaniye Mah
Cancellation Policy

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

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92hameedat
Aug 21, 2024
Fun - Nice joyful trip lot to see .pictures .friendly staff .cage .love the service.plenry of snacks come with family will call again
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Frankmi6280fl
Jun 26, 2024
Excellent trip around some important places in Istanbul! - At first when I booked the trip I thought, here I am looking for something to do, I hope this excites me. Wow, the trip was amazing, Atakan, our guide did not only take his time explaining each stop, me being American, he had great English skills and made sure everyone understood what each stop represented! We had a fabulous lunch which was included. He gave us time to explore each stop. If I didn’t quite understand, I would get with him one on one for explaining in greater detail. I highly recommend this tour and if you get him as your guide, rest assured you will be beaming with knowledge!
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Gayatri
Jun 8, 2024
Great Istanbul full day tour - Our guide was amazing. Have lot of information. Very well organized. Kids also enjoyed. We did lunch as well and it was just superb food. Loved it
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Senjutik
May 16, 2024
Fun boat ride - Really fun and amazing boat tour on the Bosphorus! We got coffee and cookies on board. It was two hours long. We saw many seagulls
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315farhadb
May 14, 2024
Educational trip - Exciting and educational tour. The guide (Atarak) was very engaged and knowledgeable. His story was exciting and understandable. Recommend.
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Humaid050
Apr 10, 2024
Fun and interesting - To thank the company for the tourism tour, especially the sea and land trip, Atakan was gentle and cooperative with us, and his explanations were interesting and punctual. Thank you, Turkey, for the tourism.
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Ferzendec
Sep 4, 2023
Best in Istanbul - Boat tour was wonderful and staff was very friendly and they helped us a lot thanks to the company we did enjoy
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Daydream40960102424
Jun 8, 2024
Nice hospitality and over all an amazing trip - Very nice guide, lots of new informations and interesting facts ☺️ beautiful views and comforting journey with our guide
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Ann302530
Jul 3, 2023
Room for improvement - It's the common bosphorus cruise enjoyable for 1st timers....only dark spot is the toilet, the state was deplorable, bad smell.
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Malcolm_b
Jun 25, 2023
Fair valued cruise - Enjoyable cruise. Had to wait 30 mins in a car park basic cafe for boat. Toilets dirty on the boat. Not long enough 1 hour stop for lunch. Just worth it.
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