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Istanbul Shore Excursion: Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul Egyptian Bazaar

23 Reviews 4.00 out of 5 stars Based on 23 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Istanbul, Turkey

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Overview

When your cruise ship docks in Istanbul, head out on a 3.5-hour shore excursion to visit the city’s famous Spice Bazaar and then cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Travel between each site by coach as an onboard guide talks about the city’s history, and make the most of free time at the bazaar to browse its colorful and aromatic produce at leisure. Then, hop aboard a sightseeing boat and admire Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Hisarı Fortress and other grand mosques and fortresses that line the Bosphorus’ shores.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Kılıçali Paşa Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102
Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Kılıçali Paşa
Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, 34333 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Bosphorus Strait

Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, and then start your shore excursion with a pickup from the Port of Istanbul. As you travel through the city, sit back and relax as your onboard guide talks about Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar — your first destination of the tour. One of the city’s most colorful and bustling attractions, the market has operated since the 17th century and remains as popular with locals as it is with visitors.Hop out of your coach and head inside the market while breathing in its heady aromas of fragrant spices and herbs. Hear tips for interesting stalls to visit from your guide, and then enjoy roughly 45 minutes of free time to explore and shop at leisure.After shopping and sightseeing around the famous souk, travel by coach to the banks of the Bosphorus Strait for your cruise. Learn about the famous stretch of water that straddles both the Asian and European continents as you travel, and then board your sightseeing boat for the cruise.Take a seat out on deck or inside the cabin, and cruise past an impressive selection of Istanbul’s showpiece sights. Look out for Dolmabahçe Palace with its decadent façade, 15th-century Rumeli Hisarı Fortress and Beylerbeyi Palace where Ottoman-era sultans spent their summer vacations. Your route takes in sights on both the European and Asian shores and, in addition to Istanbul’s big-name attractions, the cruise also passes some the city’s lesser-known gems: mosques, fortresses, palaces and more.After admiring the sights of the Bosphorus Strait from the water, return to land and finally finish your experience with a port drop-off.Worry-Free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your timely return to the Port of Istanbul for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

spice bazaar
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galata Koprusu (Pass By)

Passing through the Galata Bridge
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Golden Horn (Pass By)

Watching the golden horn crossing the bridge
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Eminonu Square

Walkıng ın the hıstorıcal Eminonu square
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)

Pass under the Bosphorus brıdge that connects the two contınents
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Dolmabahce Palace (Pass By)

View the Palace outside
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Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass By)

View the Palace outside
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Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)

View the Fortress outside
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for child aged 4 and under, but you may taken them if you wish. They will pay the child rate
  • Children aged 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Istanbul Shore Excursion: Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul Egyptian Bazaar?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

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

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Average 4.00 out of 5 stars based on 23 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for child aged 4 and under, but you may taken them if you wish. They will pay the child rate
  • Children aged 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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.
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