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Istanbul Two Continents Tour

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| Istanbul, Turkey
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from $75.66 per person

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On average, this is booked 22 (0) days in advance.
7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Experience Istanbul in two continents of Europe and Asia, the world's only city situated on two continents, on this enjoyable full day Istanbul city tour . Drift by Istanbul's sight crammed European and Asian shores on an Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and absorb panoramic views of sides of the city from Istanbul Bosphorus Bridge.

Key Highligts
- Full-day Istanbul sightseeing tour including a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise
- Discover the magnificence of Beylerbeyi Palace on a walking tour
- Admire incredible panoramic city views from Camlica Hill
-Grand Camlica Mosque ( The Newest Symbol of Istanbul )
-Visit Pierre Loti Hill and enoy the beautiful view from the cable car
2-hour Istanbul boat sightseeing cruise with lunch and an onboard guide
- Enjoy a lunch of grilled chicken and traditional meze on a sightseeing Bosphorus Cruise
- Look out for top Istanbul attractions including Galata Tower and the Bosphorus Bridge

What's Included

  • Lunch Rice, Grilled chicken, salad and soup
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off( Only from City Centre on The Eurpean Side )
  • Entrance Fee İncluded Ticket to Beylerbeyi Palace
  • Gratuities
  • All Drinks are excluded
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We will pick you up from your hotel within the Transfer zone. Please be ready by the specified time. The driver will confirm your name and pick you up.

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Meeting point

Sultan Ahmet
Dalbastı Sk. No:51, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Pierre Loti Tepesi

The famous café entitled with the name of Pierre Loti, a famous French writer, is reached on getting to this ridge on which the perfect view of Golden Horn can be watched. We get down the hill by cable car.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Eyup Sultan Mosque

This important complex marks the supposed burial place of Ebu Eyüp el-Ensari, a friend of the prophet who fell in the battle outside the walls of Constantinople while carrying the banner of Islam during the Arab assault and siege of the city (AD 674 to 678 ). His Tomb is Istanbul's most important Islamic shrine
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

CamlIca Mosque

The Great Camlica Mosque, which is considered the newest symbol of the city since its foundation, was designed with inspiration from both today's lines and history, as well as Ottoman and Seljuk architecture. Each mixture of the Grand Camlica Mosque has been designed with the finest detail in mind, and it is truly eye-catching both visually and functionally.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Beylerbeyi Palace

Beylerbeyi Palace is perched on the Bosphorus Strait and has a nautical theme that runs through the decorations inside, thanks to the passion Sultan Abdulaziz had for the sea. Paintings on the wall and designs on the ceiling depict water-and-ship-themed images, and the palace is dotted with fountains and pools.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Golden Horn

When we reach our boat, which is moored in the estuary, the departure point of our boat, we get on the boat for our Bosphorus tour.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Bosphorus Strait (pass by)

The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey.
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Rumeli Fortress (pass by)

Explore the historical Rumeli fortress constructed by Fatih Sultan Mehmet that marks the narrowest point of the Bosphorus. During the Bosphorus tour, our guide will give you information on every important point passed.A fantastic place with a panoramic view, perfect for taking photographs and boarding your sightseeing boat.
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Bosphorus Bridge (pass by)

The Bosphorus Bridge, also popularly known as the “First Bridge,” due to its being the first bridge to be constructed over the Bosphorus, is a suspension bridge that connects Asia and Europe via a highway between Ortaköy and Beylerbeyi. The idea of connecting the continents of Asia and Europe with a bridge and enabling an easy journey between the opposite shores has been on the agenda throughout history. As a matter of fact, the story of the construction of the first bridge over the Bosphorus is to some extent mythical.
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KIz Kulesi (pass by)

The Bosphorus Bridge, also popularly known as the “First Bridge,” due to its being the first bridge to be constructed over the Bosphorus, is a suspension bridge that connects Asia and Europe via a highway between Ortaköy and Beylerbeyi. The idea of connecting the continents of Asia and Europe with a bridge and enabling an easy journey between the opposite shores has been on the agenda throughout history. As a matter of fact, the story of the construction of the first bridge over the Bosphorus is to some extent mythical.
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SENKRON Tur-SEREMONİ Teknesi (pass by)

Our program takes 7 hours, including transportation and travel time. At the end of the tour, we drop our guests off at their hotels.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Our program takes 7 hours, including transportation and travel time. At the end of the tour, we drop our guests off at their hotels.
  • Travelers will be reached at the meeting points on the list with their names written or phones. We will inform you about your pickup time from your hotel via Whatsapp or E-mail in the morning of the day of your reservation. Our transfer zones: TOPKAPI, FINDIKZADE, AKSARAY, LALELİ, BEYAZIT, SULTANAHMET, SİRKECİ, TEPEBAŞI, ŞİŞHANE, TAKSİM, TALİMHANE, MACKA, ŞİŞLİ, BEYOGLU = We will give you a pick-up time in the tour day. Please ask for pick-up possibility from other locations. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations. No pick-up or drop off service from the hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Two Continents Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Two Continents Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lunch. Rice, Grilled chicken, salad and soup.
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off( Only from City Centre on The Eurpean Side ).
  • Entrance Fee İncluded Ticket to Beylerbeyi Palace.
  • Bosphorus Boat Tour.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Cable car tickets.
  • Professionel Guide licensed by the ministry of Tourism in the tours.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • All Drinks are excluded.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Istanbul Two Continents Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Two Continents 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • LunchRice, Grilled chicken, salad and soup
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop-off( Only from City Centre on The Eurpean Side )
  • Entrance Fee İncluded Ticket to Beylerbeyi Palace
  • Bosphorus Boat Tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Cable car tickets
  • Professionel Guide licensed by the ministry of Tourism in the tours.
  • Gratuities
  • All Drinks are excluded

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Our program takes 7 hours, including transportation and travel time. At the end of the tour, we drop our guests off at their hotels.
  • Travelers will be reached at the meeting points on the list with their names written or phones. We will inform you about your pickup time from your hotel via Whatsapp or E-mail in the morning of the day of your reservation. Our transfer zones: TOPKAPI, FINDIKZADE, AKSARAY, LALELİ, BEYAZIT, SULTANAHMET, SİRKECİ, TEPEBAŞI, ŞİŞHANE, TAKSİM, TALİMHANE, MACKA, ŞİŞLİ, BEYOGLU = We will give you a pick-up time in the tour day. Please ask for pick-up possibility from other locations. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations. No pick-up or drop off service from the hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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