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Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul’s Egyptian Bazaar

199 Reviews 3.68 out of 5 stars Based on 199 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Istanbul, Turkey

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3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Instant confirmation

Overview

Explore the aromatic maze of stalls that make up Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar, and then hop aboard a sightseeing boat for a jaunt along the famous Bosphorus Strait! After traveling to the bazaar by coach and learning about the city from an onboard guide, enjoy some free time to explore and browse stalls selling fresh mint, cardamom, cinnamon and more. Follow up the market visit with a Bosphorus sightseeing cruise and see a collection of sights including the decadent Dolmabahçe Palace and Rumeli Hisarı Fortress.

What's Included

  • Meeting point for pick up
  • Cruise tour with local Ferry
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

Please note that; For Morning Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Market Tour your pick up time will be between 08:00 - 08:30 a.m.For Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Market Tour your pick up time will be between 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.Please contact us at our Emergency Number one day prior to your tour.

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Taksim Square
Şehit Muhtar, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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

What To Expect

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

spice bazaar
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dolmabahce Palace

will be seen from the boat
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Rumeli Fortress

will be seen from the boat
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Bosphorus Strait

cruise on the bosphorus
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Neon Tours

Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, and then start your experience with a pickup from your European-side Istanbul hotel. 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 as well as 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 of the city’s lesser-known gems: mosques, fortresses, palaces and more.Having admired the sights of the Bosphorus Strait from the water, return to land and finally finish your experience with a hotel drop-off.
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass By)

View the Palace outside
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Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)

Pass under the bridge that connects the two continents
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Eminonu Square

Walk through the historical Eminonu Square
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children aged 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
  • During religious holidays on July 28, 29 and 30 and October 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2014, the Spice Bazaar will be closed
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul’s Egyptian Bazaar?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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3.68
199 reviews

Average 3.68 out of 5 stars based on 199 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
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4 stars
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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Meeting point for pick up
  • Cruise tour with local Ferry
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children aged 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
  • During religious holidays on July 28, 29 and 30 and October 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2014, the Spice Bazaar will be closed
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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