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Istanbul Bosphorus & Balat Half-Day Small Group Tour

3.7 / 5
11 reviews
200+ booked
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Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
Depart from Istanbul
Duration: 3.5 hour(s)
13:00-16:30
Guide language
English
Meet-up or pick-up
Small group (1-14)

Itinerary

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Day 1

Pick-up or meet-up2 sessions

1

We follow the Golden Horn coastline en route to Pierre Loti Hill, while our guide shares insights about the Golden Horn without leaving the vehicle.

20 min(s) • Guided • Free entry

2

One of Istanbul’s most spectacular viewpoints. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the Golden Horn and capture unforgettable photographs of the city’s stunning skyline

35 min(s) • Guided • Free entry

3

Experience an exciting cable car ride down the hillside while admiring the beautiful scenery from above

3 min(s) • Guided • Tickets included

4

Abu Ayyub Al Ansari Mosque & Tomb. Mosque was the site of the coronation ceremony where Ottoman sultans were girded with swords.

20 min(s) • Guided • Free entry

5

Immerse yourself in the historic charm of Balat, one of Istanbul’s most fascinating and culturally rich neighborhoods, where Ottoman, Greek and Jewish communities have left their mark on Istanbul

25 min(s) • Guided • Free entry

6

Enjoy a taste of Turkish hospitality with a visit to a local shop, where you can discover traditional favorites such as Turkish delight, baklava and refreshing apple tea.

30 min(s) • Guided • Free entry

7

Relax aboard the boat as you sail along the legendary waterway separating Europe and Asia. Admire Istanbul’s magnificent skyline and iconic landmarks.

1 hr(s) 30 min(s) • Guided • Tickets included

Custom address16:30

Know before you go

What's included

  • Live tour guide: English
  • Transport: Minibus
  • Admission: We follow the Golden Horn coastline en route to Pierre Loti Hill, while our guide shares insights about the Golden Horn without leaving the vehicle., One of Istanbul’s most spectacular viewpoints. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the Golden Horn and capture unforgettable photographs of the city’s stunning skyline, Experience an exciting cable car ride down the hillside while admiring the beautiful scenery from above, Abu Ayyub Al Ansari Mosque & Tomb. Mosque was the site of the coronation ceremony where Ottoman sultans were girded with swords., Immerse yourself in the historic charm of Balat, one of Istanbul’s most fascinating and culturally rich neighborhoods, where Ottoman, Greek and Jewish communities have left their mark on Istanbul, Enjoy a taste of Turkish hospitality with a visit to a local shop, where you can discover traditional favorites such as Turkish delight, baklava and refreshing apple tea., Relax aboard the boat as you sail along the legendary waterway separating Europe and Asia. Admire Istanbul’s magnificent skyline and iconic landmarks.
  • Tax & discounts
  • Insurance
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if you choose the hotel pick-up package)
  • Bosphorus Tour Cruise ticket
  • Pierre Loti Hill Cable Car ticket
  • Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari Mosque & Tomb visit
  • Meals

Before you book

Additional information

What to wear

  • 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.
  • The cable car ride is 3-4 minutes
  • Pickup is from centrally-located Istanbul hotels. If your hotel outside of city center, please contact us. WhatsApp: +90 532 615 77 95 For each hotel there is a fixed pickup time before the tour start time

Terms & Conditions

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.

Cancellation policy

  • You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)

Booking changes policy

  • Change are allowed until 24 hour(s) before activity starts
  • The booking can’t be changed if it was booked with Klook Pass, under pre-sales or comes with a freebie.
  • The booking cannot be changed if the voucher has not yet been issued.
  • Bookings made using SG Culture Pass or Taiwan Culture Points cannot be changed.

How to use

Voucher type

  • Present your mobile voucher

Opening hours

  • Eyup Sultan Mosque is visited on Friday from outside because of prayers

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • Free for children aged 0-3 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
  • Children aged 8+ will be charged the same rate as adults

Reviews

3.7 / 5
Good
11 reviews
Guide
3.9
Itinerary
4.0
Quality of transfer
4.5
Value for money
4.0
Wonderful tour guide explained everything with great detail. Timing was right. Visited the sites during a low season so we felt we were receiving a private tour. Crowds at sightseeing areas was understandable. Enjoyed snacks from places Pierre Loti, Ferry, and try some snacks from Turkish Delight. Great pictures. Memorable chat with the tour guide.
This was such an amazing tour and our tour guide was very lovely , went to all the sites mentioned in the program and we definitely enjoyed ourself while getting to see more of istanbul
Excellent & Excited tour by Cruise & one side Cable car. A must by all Tourist while in Istanbul Though claims made on website on points are misleading to state many spots but factually there are only two activity Cruise & Cable car so don’t get fancy with many points stated.
The arrangement is excellent, the guide WhatsApp me beforehand. The itinerary is good. The only drawback was the weather was extremely windy and cold during cruise.
Great view and good experience with knowledgable of tour guider
The transportation was late on the same day! But the tour guide told me 10 minutes in advance that it was acceptable! However, our tour guide was a bit irresponsible. The introduction in the car was very casual, and because he told us before the trip that he was traveling with young children, he did not provide any help at all along the way! When I arrived at the cable car station that day, the elevator at the cable car station was broken. The tour guide said that he would help carry the stroller, but he disappeared. There was a long queue for the cable car, but the ride time was only about 3 minutes! Very dumbfounded! The tour guide was almost 5-10 minutes late for the specified gathering time. In the end, he even added a shopping stop (which was not included in the itinerary at all). Although there was no forced shopping, the whole trip felt very bad along the way. Not recommended!
tour guide Mr Baki was knowledgeable and great. the trip was fun and we learned a lot
decent trip with very nice guide and driver. all are as planned

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Operated byAL JAZEERA ISTANBUL TURIZM LIMITED SIRKETI
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