Istanbul sightseeing city tour journey by bus and boat

Overview

Discover Istanbul on this 90-minute bus tour and a 90-minute ticket for the Bosphorus cruise. Plus, learn its history through its top sites (and hidden ones too): Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower, Galata Tower, and more.Starting from downloading the audio app in 10 languages ready for the day and deciding what you would like to do first, you'll make your way to the meeting point. Admire the panoramic views and learn, with the live English-speaking guide on board the bus, as well as with the audio app. You'll drive past Galata Bridge, where you can see the iconic Galata Tower and the majestic Dolmabahce Palace. Listen to fascinating stories from the Byzantine and Ottoman times as you pass by Taksim Square, Golden Horn, the Historical Peninsula, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and much more.Sit back and relax as you cruise along for 90-minutes to the Asian and European shores. Enjoy the picturesque skyline as you pass historical sites, palaces, fortresses, and the Bosphorus bridges, becoming fully enchanted by the scenery. Witness the popular sights of Istanbul from the historical waterway whilst gliding along the Bosphorus, which separates Europe from Asia.

What's included

90-minute ticket for the Bosphorus cruise

What's Not included

Headset for your smartphone, please bring your own

Where

Istanbul, Turkey

Meeting point:

Please meet in Kabatas Pier located across tram line T1 and, funicular F1 (close to Dolmabahce Palace). You'll see a wooden house behind the red petrol station and, there, you'll need to show your mobile or printed confirmation to the Istanbul Welcome Card Marine Officer.

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What To Expect

Enjoy breathtaking views as you discover Istanbul by land and water
Learn with the informative city bus tour listening to fascinating stories from your live English guide and audio app
Relax on board a boat trip gliding along the Bosphorus
Explore the Asian and European shores
Freedom to explore your way as with this 48-hour pass you can join the tours as often as you’d like at the available times either, on the same day or different days

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