Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour w/ Dolmabahce Palace, Golden Horn, Private Guide
Overview
A great chance to see Bosphorus Strait, Dolmabahce Palace and Golden Horn with other extras. Head to Dolmabahce Palace first which was served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire at its last years. You will sail between Asia and Europe, on the Bosphorus Strait. Having a cup of coffee or tea on Pierre Loti Hill with a Golden Horn view will make you feel refreshed.
What's Included
- Landing and facility fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (central hotels on Europe side only)
- Proffessional Local guide
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees
What To Expect
After your breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for your
Full Day Istanbul Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus and Cable Car Tour. Your tour will start with
Dolmabahce Palace that is an ostentatious blend architectural styles including Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical and modern Ottoman, dripping in luxury. It took 13 years to build and was completed in 1856, and served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire until 1922. Then
Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Mosque commissioned in 1852 by Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan, the wife of Sultan Mahmud II and the mother of Sultan Abdülhamid. The construction of the mosque was finished in 1853, after Bezm-i Alem Sultan’s death. The mosque’s architect was Nikogos Balyan; its style shows a mixture of 19th century Ottoman and Western styles. The tour will continue with
Boat on the Bosphorus; an amazing cruise between the two continents, Europe and Asia, along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions up to the Rumeli Fortress. You will see famous
Maiden's Tower. This is a small and attractive tower built on an islet at the entrance to the Bosphorus. It is one of the symbols of İstanbul. Used in the past as a watchtower and a lighthouse, it has been preserved in its 19th Century appearance. We will head to Eyup for
Cable Car & Pierre Loti Hill, named after the well-known French novelist Pierre Loti, this hill offers perfect views of the Golden Horn. You will see the city walls, initially built by Constantine the Great, the walls surrounded the new city on all sides, protecting it against attack from both sea and land. As the city grew, the famous double line of the Theodosian Walls was built in the 5th century. We will drive by bus to
Golden Horn, an estuary formed by flooding of valleys of two rivers confluenting just northwest of Eyüp by Bosphorus in prehistorical times, had always been Istanbul’s primary harbour. In fact, it can be argued that Istanbul would never have existed in such a grand way if it weren’t for this superb harbour (and also the superb trading route through and across Bosphorus, by the way). In the end of the tour, our car will leave you in front of your hotel.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Bosphorus Strait cruise will be done with a public boat
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note: pickup reconfirmation is required upon booking, please refer to voucher for further details
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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).
- Landing and facility fees.
- Fuel surcharge.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (central hotels on Europe side only).
- Proffessional Local guide.
- Lunch.
- Entrance Fees.
There 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour w/ Dolmabahce Palace, Golden Horn, Private Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour w/ Dolmabahce Palace, Golden Horn, Private Guide 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
- Landing and facility fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (central hotels on Europe side only)
- Proffessional Local guide
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Bosphorus Strait cruise will be done with a public boat
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note: pickup reconfirmation is required upon booking, please refer to voucher for further details
