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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Breakfast
English Speaking Tour Guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Dolmabahce Palace Ticket
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Near to Sultanahmet tram station next to Mado Cafe Shop.
pickup time is at between 08.30/08.45 AM.
Good to know
Hop-on hop-off tour with stops near cruise port
What to expect
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Dolmabahce Palace
2 hours
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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Rumeli Fortress
2 hours
Rumeli Fortress is the stop point every Monday and Thursday with our tour guide.
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KIz Kulesi
2 hours
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
2 hours
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
2 hours
Stop point during our boat tour to visit the Ottoman palace at Bosphorus.
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Galata Tower
2 hours
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
2 hours
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
2 hours
Golden horn is a natural lagoon apart from Bosphorus strait.
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Suleymaniye Mosque
2 hours
Mosque of Suleyman The Magneficent from 16th Century.
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Bosphorus Bridge
2 hours
1st Suspension bridge of istanbul from 1970s
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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
2 hours
2nd Suspension bridge of İstanbul.
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Hagia Sophia Mosque
2 hours
Famous Hagia Sophia mosque/church from 6th Century
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Guided Tour: Bosphorus Cruise & Dolmabahce Palace
Can I cancel Guided Tour: Bosphorus Cruise & Dolmabahce Palace for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Where does it start?
Near to Sultanahmet tram station next to Mado Cafe Shop. pickup time is at between 08.30/08.45 AM.
What's included?
- Breakfast
- English Speaking Tour Guide
What's not included?
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Dolmabahce Palace Ticket
Which places does it visit?
It visits Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, KIz Kulesi, Beylerbeyi Palace, Kucuksu Pavilion, Galata Tower, Bosphorus Strait, Halic.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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