Half-Day Morning Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar Tasting Tour
Overview
Discover two fascinating sides of Istanbul on this half-day experience combining a scenic Bosphorus cruise with a visit to the vibrant Spice Bazaar. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history, unique geography, and colorful local culture.
Make your way to the shores of the Bosphorus, board your boat, and set sail between Europe and Asia. As you cruise along the shoreline, admire iconic landmarks such as the magnificent Dolmabahçe Palace and the legendary Maiden’s Tower, standing gracefully in the middle of the water.
Continue with a visit to the historic Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s most lively and atmospheric markets. Wander through stalls filled with colorful spices, aromatic herbs, honey, dried fruits, and a wide variety of local products.
Enjoy a tasting of traditional Turkish delights and selected nuts, discovering the authentic flavors that have been part of Ottoman culinary heritage for centuries.
What's Included
- Traditional Turkish Delight and Nut Tasting
- Free hotel pick up from city center hotels
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Live Guide
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Tour starts between 08:30-08:45 and we have free pick up services from city center hotels around 08:00 amHotel pickups commence approximately 30 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessiblePlease advise your hotel details for free pick up
Taksim Square
Şehit Muhtar, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Bosphorus Strait
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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Egyptian Bazaar
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-103596P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Traditional Turkish Delight and Nut Tasting.
- Free hotel pick up from city center hotels.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional Live Guide.
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half-Day Morning Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar Tasting Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half-Day Morning Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar Tasting Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Traditional Turkish Delight and Nut Tasting
- Free hotel pick up from city center hotels
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Live Guide
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
