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Istanbul Combo: Bosphorus Cruise & Dolmabahce Tour

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5 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Explore the Dolmabahçe Palace (ticket not included) and get caught up in the royal past of Ottoman Empire. With this guided tour, visit the palace without waiting for the long queue. After visiting the palace, see both European & Asian sides and the most important highlights of the city on the boat cruise in 2 and a half hours. Also have an opportunity to visit an Ottoman palace on the Asian side of Istanbul.

What's Included

  • English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Dolmabahce Palace Ticket
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Hobyar
Büyük Postane Cd. No:42, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Dolmabahce Palace

meeting at the point and transfer with other parts of groups to visit Dolmabahçe Palace to see one of the best Ottoman Palaces (ticket not included)
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Rumeli Fortress (pass by)

Rumeli Fortress is the stop point every Monday and Thursday with our tour guide.
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KIz Kulesi (pass by)

Explore the Tower has been subject to many myths, used by many civilizations with your guide. A place worth seeing with a unique location. In the middle of two continents.
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Beylerbeyi Palace (pass by)

One of the best attraction we will be seen on our boat tour and get information by our tour guide
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Kucuksu Pavilion (pass by)

Stop point during our boat tour to visit the Ottoman palace at Bosphorus.
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Galata Tower (pass by)

One of the places that we will see on our Boat tour and the tour guide will give the information about the Galata Tower.
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Bosphorus Strait (pass by)

Separate European and Asian continent. There are many things to wonder about and get information all about from our tour Guide.
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Halic (pass by)

Golden horn is a natural lagoon apart from Bosphorus strait.
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Suleymaniye Mosque (pass by)

Mosque of Suleyman The Magneficent from 16th Century.
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Bosphorus Bridge (pass by)

1st Suspension bridge of istanbul from 1970s
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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (pass by)

2nd Suspension bridge of İstanbul.
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (pass by)

Famous Hagia Sophia mosque/church from 6th Century
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • We visit Rumeli Fortress only on Thursdays On Mondays Both Rumeli Fortress and Küçüksü Palace will be closed and visits replaced with freetime in Bebek neighborhood.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (9)

Q: Will I get seasick on Istanbul Combo: Bosphorus Cruise & Dolmabahce Tour?

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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Dolmabahce Palace Ticket

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • We visit Rumeli Fortress only on Thursdays On Mondays Both Rumeli Fortress and Küçüksü Palace will be closed and visits replaced with freetime in Bebek neighborhood.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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