Istanbul Asia & Europe Tour with Bosphorus Cruise and Cable Car

4.8(574)10 hoursArabic, Russian, English, French +2Book 5 hours aheadIstanbul, Turkey

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$65

See more of Istanbul in one day with a full-day experience that brings together two continents, panoramic viewpoints, historic landmarks, a cable car ride, and a scenic Bosphorus cruise.

Take in sweeping city views from Camlica Hill, discover the impressive Camlica Mosque, explore the elegant surroundings of Beylerbeyi Palace, and cross the Bosphorus Bridge between Asia and Europe. Continue through historic Eyup and enjoy the famous views from Pierre Loti Hill before descending by cable car.

Throughout the day, your guide provides context for Istanbul’s history, culture, and architecture, helping you experience the city beyond the usual sightseeing stops.

Complete the experience with a relaxing Bosphorus cruise, sailing between the European and Asian shores while admiring palaces, mosques, bridges, fortresses, and waterfront mansions.

A great choice for first-time visitors seeking a varied, scenic, and well-rounded introduction to Istanbul in a single day.

Included

Free Tea & Nescafe on Board
Hotel pickup and drop-off, if the Hotel Transfer option is selected
2-Hour Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise
All Fees and Taxes
Cable Car Ticket
Beylerbeyi Palace Gardens
Free Wi-Fi on Board
Professional Tour Guide

Not included

Lunch and soft drink
Beylerbeyi Palace interior admission
Personal Expenses
Tips / Gratuities

Choose your option

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What you'll do

Enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from one of the city’s most famous viewpoints
It is a great spot for photos and for seeing both the Asian and European sides from above.
30 min
Visit one of Istanbul’s most impressive modern mosques, renowned for its grand a
rchitecture, elegant interior, and peaceful atmosphere. Your guide will introduce the mosque and explain its significance before giving you time to explore.
1 hour
Discover this elegant Ottoman palace on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus
Explore the waterfront gardens and learn about the palace’s history, architecture, and role in Ottoman imperial life. On Mondays, when Beylerbeyi Palace is closed, the visit is replaced by Yıldız Palace.
1 hourAdmission not included
Cross the Bosphorus Bridge between Asia and Europe and enjoy views of the strait along the way
This iconic crossing is one of the most memorable ways to experience Istanbul, a city on two continents.
Enjoy one hour of free time for lunch in the Eyup area
After lunch, your guide will introduce Eyup Sultan Mosque and explain its religious and historical importance. Then you will have about one hour of free time to explore the mosque area and the surrounding historic neighborhood at your own pace.
2 hoursAdmission included
After exploring Eyup, travel by vehicle to Pierre Loti Hill
Enjoy panoramic views of the Golden Horn from the famous Pierre Loti Café area, with free time for photos and to take in the scenery. Afterwards, descend the hill via cable car and continue the tour.
45 min
End the experience with a scenic 2-hour Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia
Admire waterfront palaces, historic mansions, mosques, bridges, and Istanbul’s skyline while enjoying the city from the water.
2 hoursAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Pickup is available only for packages that include transfers. We offer service from select central Istanbul areas. Pickup time is usually 8:20 for hotels in Istanbul's city center, except the Asian side of Istanbul. Enter your hotel name and full address, or the full location details for apartment or Airbnb stays. Provide a valid phone number with country code, preferably one that supports WhatsApp. Transfers are shared so that times may vary due to traffic, route order, and hotel location. Be ready at the confirmed time. If the vehicle cannot reach your accommodation, we will provide a nearby meeting point. Please check your seat and belongings before leaving the vehicle.

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Harbour Suites Old City
Kadirga Liman Cad. Kumluk Sok No: 4, Sehsuvar Bey Mah., Istanbul, Turkiye
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Atlantis Royal Hotel
Dizdariye Cesmesi Sk. No:53, Binbirdirek, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Vardar Palace Hotel
SIraselviler Cd. No:16, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Gulseda Otel Apart
Taksim Firini Sk. No:16, Sehit Muhtar Mahallesi, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Imagine Istanbul - Sultanahmet
Pertevpasa Sk. No: 57, Emin Sinan Mah, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Hotel Inter Istanbul
Mithatpasa Caddesi Buyuk Haydar Efendi Sokak No 29, Mimar Kemalettin, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Union Hotel Port
Findikli Celebi HamamI Sk. No 14, Ömer Avnı Mh., Istanbul, Turkiye
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Xenia Hotel Istanbul
Keresteci Hakki Sokak No 7-9, Sultan Ahmet, Istanbul, Turkiye
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AHC Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class
Piyer Loti Cad. No: 1, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Meddusa Hotel
Alemdar Mh. Nuru Osmaniye Cad. No: 5, Cagaloglu, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Gulhane Corner Hotel
Hudavendigar Cad. Saffeti Pasa Sok. No:12, Hoca Pasa Mah., Istanbul, Turkiye
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Chambers of the Boheme
Kucuk Parmak Kapi Sok. No:13, Chambers of the Boheme, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Ess Hotel
Sehit Muhtar Bey Caddesi 23, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Skalion Hotel
Cifte Gelinler Cad. No: 6, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Arts Hotel Taksim
Topcu Cad. No. 11, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Hotel V Plus Taksim
KazancI Yokusu, Purtelas Sokak, No:06/A, Cihangir Mahallesi, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Akdeniz Hotel
Divanyolu Cad. Haci Tahsin Bey Sokak No : 7, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Faros Hotel Old City
Divanyolu Cad. No:68, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Simper Hotel
Katip Kasim Mah. Turkeli Cad. Kiziltas Sok. No: 57, Aksaray, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkiye
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The Marions Suite Hotel
Purtelas Sok. No:12, Cihangir, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Calenberg Hotel
Daltaban Yokusu Sok. No:23, Nisanca Mah, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Mukarnas Taksim Hotel
Ipek Sok. No:6, Katip Mustafa Çelebi Mahallesi, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Kupeli Hotel
Emin Sinan Hamam Sokak No:4, Emin Sinan Mah., Istanbul, Turkiye
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Remall Suites Hotel
Kocatape Mahallesi Feridiye Caddesi Asiklar Sok No 2, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Taksim Star Hotel
Siraselviler Cd No:37, Taksim, Istanbul, Turkiye
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B&B Taksim
Sehit Muhtar Mahallesi AltIn Bakkal Sokak No 4, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Titanic City Taksim
Kocatepe Mah. Lamartin Cad. No:45-49, Kocatepe Mah., Istanbul, Turkiye
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Style Star Hotel
Cihangir Mahallesi, Baskurt Sokak 8, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Grand Ambiance Hotel
Akbiyik Caddesi No:63 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Livro Hotel
Cemal Nadir Sok. No:9-11, Hobyar Mah, Istanbul, Turkiye
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The Hotel Istanbul
Binbirdirek Mah. Binbirdirek MeydanI Sok. No:17, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Best Town Palace
Istasyon Arkasi Sokak, 9, Hocapasa Mah., Istanbul, Turkiye
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Innpera Hotel
Siraselviler Cad. No: 15, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Mahya Hotel
MolatasI Cad. No 78, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Beyoglu Suites Hotel
Sadri AlIsIk Sk. 12-16, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Aprilis Hotel
Peykhane Sk. No 4, Binbirdirek Mh, Cemberlitas, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Modern Suites
Dolapdere Caddesi No: 143-145, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Flower Palace Hotel
Hudavendigar Cad, Saffeti Pasa Sk No:11, Hoca Pasa Mah, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Royal Bosphorus Hotel
Ebussuud Cad. No:6, Sirkeci-Fatih, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Rumours Inn
Ucler Hamami Sk. No:6, Kucukayasofya Mah., Istanbul, Turkiye
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Trip Bosphorus Taksim Hotel
Ordu Caddesi No: 13, Mahmutbey, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Sultanahmet Newport Hotel
Peykhane Sk. No: 15, Binbirdirek Mh. Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Levni Hotel & Spa
Ankara Caddesi No: 12, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Hotel Nezih
Mithatpasa Cad. Yenidevir Sok. No. 8, Mimar Kemalettin, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Naz Hotel Old Bazaar
Gedik Pasa Firin Sokak, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Cagri Hotel
Cerrahpasa Mah. Kocamustafapasa Cad. NO:114 Fatih, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Icon Hotel Istanbul
Eskisehir MH Dolapdere Cad No 43-47, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Taxim Center Residence
Sehit Muhtar Mah Basma Tulumba Sok No. 9, Istanbul, Turkiye
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All options follow the same sightseeing route.
Beylerbeyi Palace gardens, the cable car ticket, and the Bosphorus cruise are included in both options.
Lunch and Beylerbeyi Palace interior admission are not included in either option. Guests who wish to have lunch or enter the palace interior may purchase them from the guide during the tour.
The Bosphorus cruise is included but optional. Guests without hotel transfers who skip the cruise will finish the tour in Eminonu.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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