Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents: 1-Day Private Tour
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OVERVIEW
A Day on the Bosphorus, Between Two Continents
Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents is a private one-day guided tour that combines the Spice Market and Rüstem Pasha Mosque, a Bosphorus cruise by local boat, lunch in Sarıyer, Çamlıca Hill and Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian side. You travel with your own guide and driver, not as part of a shared group, and pricing starts from 75 USD per person for parties of 10 or more.
1 Day
Duration
Istanbul
Departure
Istanbul
Return
Private, guided
Style
✓ 100% private tour, no joining a group
✓ Licensed local guides
✓ Flexible dates & group sizes
✓ Free, no-obligation quote
FROM
$75 per person
For groups of 10 or more. See the full price table below.
Tailored to your dates and group size
WHAT’S INCLUDED
What the Price Covers
Here is what the price includes, and what it does not.
What's Included
Admission fees, tax and service charges
Services of a Professional English-speaking tour guide who is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and an expert on Turkey's history and culture
Local transportation by a private chauffeur driven deluxe van with A/C
All transfers and touring as per itinerary from arrival to departure
VAT
What's Not Included
Customary end-of-tour gratuities to the guide and drivers
Lunch
Final pricing depends on season, group size and hotel category.
DAY BY DAY
One day in Istanbul with a private guide and driver.
Day 1: Spice Market, Bosphorus Cruise and Beylerbeyi Palace
Guided Day
This morning we will visit Spice Market and the mosque of Rüstem Pasha known with its famous Iznik tiles. The Bosphorus Cruise is one of the highlights of the city. Then we start sailing on the blue Marmara waters by a local boat while we are watching the wooden houses called “yalı” on the Bosphorus river. After our sail, we arrive in Sarıyer fish restaurants where we have lunch near the river close to Black Sea. We join with our driver here to go to Asian side to climb to the highest point called “ Çamlıca Hill ” and we drive to Beylerbeyi Palace located on the shores of Bosphorus on Asia then we go across the Bosphorus Bridge to drive to our hotel.
PHOTO GALLERY
Moments From the Route
A few photographs from the places this tour passes through.
PRICING
Prices
2 Participants
$210
4 Participants
$130
6 Participants
$100
8 Participants
$90
10+ Participants · Best Value
$75
Prices change with the season and the month of travel. Please ask for the real price valid for the time you are planning to travel.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Quick answers about what is included, how the days run and how to adjust this trip to you.
What does the price cover?
The price covers: admission fees, tax and service charges; services of a Professional English-speaking tour guide who is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and an expert on Turkey’s history and culture; local transportation by a private chauffeur driven deluxe van with A/C; all transfers and touring as per itinerary from arrival to departure; vAT.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Your own guide and driver travel with just your party for all 1 day, with no joining a shared bus or group itinerary.
How is the price calculated?
Price depends on group size, from 75 USD per person for 10 or more travelers up to 210 USD per person for a party of 2. Prices vary by season, so ask for the exact rate for your travel dates.
What is not included?
Customary end-of-tour gratuities to the guide and drivers; Lunch.
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts in Istanbul and ends back in Istanbul.
Can I customize this itinerary?
Yes. This is our standard plan, and dates, pace and stops can be adjusted around your interests. Tell us what you want when you request your quote.
Ready to See the Bosphorus Your Way?
A private guide and driver, your own pace for the whole day. Tell us your dates and group size and we’ll send a tailored quote.