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Istanbul City Tour, Bosphorus Cruise and Cable Car in Small-Group

80 Reviews 4.40 out of 5 stars Based on 80 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Istanbul, Turkey

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7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Experience the best of Istanbul on a guided bus & cruise tour. Visit iconic landmarks, like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, the vibrant Grand Bazaar and Old city. Enjoy a scenic Bosphorus cruise between the continents of Asia and Europe and cap off your adventure with a breathtaking cable car ride down Pierre Loti Hill.

What's Included

  • Bosphorus Cruise Ticket
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (If option selected)
  • Pierre Loti Hill Cable car ticket
  • Hagia Sophia skip the line entrance ticket
  • Tips
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Hotel pick-up and drop-off from centrally located Istanbul hotels. Before the tour start time, each hotel has a fixed pick-up time.

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Meeting point

Sultan Ahmet
Nakilbent Sokak, 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

Blue Mosque

The magnificent Blue Mosque, renowned for its 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles and six elegant minarets. Learn how this architectural masterpiece was commissioned by Sultan Ahmet I and stands as the last great mosque of the Classical Ottoman period.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

The heart of ancient Constantinople at the Hippodrome, once the city’s vibrant social and sporting center. Admire historical monuments including the German Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Bronze Serpentine Column, the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Column of Constantine
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul

Hagia Sophia, a 6th-century marvel built by Emperor Justinian as a Greek Orthodox church. Discover the building’s rich history as it transitioned from church to mosque and later into a museum—standing as the world’s largest church for nearly a millennium
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kapali Carsi

Before reaching the Grand Bazaar, enjoy a brief stop at a local shop—an ideal opportunity to pick up authentic souvenirs and handcrafted goods. Then, gather in front of the Grand Bazaar’s main gate to hear fascinating insights about its rich history. Afterward, explore the Grand Bazaar at your own pace. Lose yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the world’s oldest and largest covered market, with 65 bustling streets and over 4,000 shops offering everything from carpets and jewelry to spices, ceramics and more.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sultanahmet District

Free Time for Lunch
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Horn

In the afternoon, board a comfortable coach for a scenic drive along the Golden Horn (We ll pass by without stopping) With your guide narrating the history, spot traditional wooden houses, historic churches, synagogues, mosques and remnants of the ancient Roman Wall.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pierre Loti Tepesi

We ascent to the Pierre Loti Hill by bus. You can take a photo in this beautiful place with a perfect view of the Golden Horn. This hill got its name from the famous French novelist who lived in Istanbul for a while and wrote his novel "Aziyade"
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Istanbul Cable Car

We descent from Pierre Loti Hill by cable car.
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Eyup Sultan Mosque

Visit the revered Eyüp Sultan Mosque and the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, a close companion of Prophet Muhammad. Learn how this sacred site became the ceremonial location for the coronation of Ottoman sultans, where they were girded with the Sword of Osman at the start of their reigns.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fatih

Break for rest some minutes & Taste Turkish delight, apple tea etc
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bosphorus Cruise - Tours & Tickets

Bosphorus Cruise Enjoy the historical sightseeing from the sea by seeing the Golden horn, Topkapı palace, Dolma Bahçe palace, The Hagia Sophia Mosque, Maiden’s tower, Galata tower, Blue mosque, Ortakoy mosque, and the two continents Europe and Asia with the two Bridges connecting them
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Even though you'll skip the ticket lines, the security checks at the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque are mandatory and cannot be bypassed.
  • Hagia Sophia skip-the-line entrance ticket costs €25 and must be paid in cash.
  • Morning part of this tour is walking tour

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul City Tour, Bosphorus Cruise and Cable Car in Small-Group?

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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Average 4.40 out of 5 stars based on 80 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Bosphorus Cruise Ticket
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (If option selected)
  • Pierre Loti Hill Cable car ticket
  • Hippodrome Guided visit
  • Hagia Sophia Guided Visit
  • Abu Ayyub al-Ansari Mosque & Tomb Guided Visit
  • The Blue Mosque Guided Visit
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Hagia Sophia skip the line entrance ticket
  • Tips
  • Lunch

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Participants are advised to wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt. Please bring a scarf to cover head.
  • Even though you'll skip the ticket lines, the security checks at the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque are mandatory and cannot be bypassed.
  • Hagia Sophia skip-the-line entrance ticket costs €25 and must be paid in cash.
  • Morning part of this tour is walking tour
  • The Grand Bazaar is closed on religious holidays and Sundays.
  • This is a shared transfer with Minibus or Midibus and pick up could be early or late. For each hotel there is a fixed pick-up time. before the tour starts time
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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