8 hours
Daily Tour
18 people
English
Begin your day with a convenient pick-up from your hotel or designated location.
Start the tour with a drive across the iconic Bosphorus Bridge, enjoying the breathtaking views as you transition from the European side of Istanbul to the Asian side.
Ascend Camlica Hill, the highest point in Istanbul, for a panoramic view of the city and the Bosphorus. Stroll through the beautiful gardens and take in the serene landscape. Camlica Hill, the highest hill in Istanbul, offers a magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from its beautiful gardens. Visitors can relax and enjoy the traditional landscape while sipping drinks in a cafeteria at the hilltop.
Visit the magnificent Camlica Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Turkey, known for its stunning architecture and peaceful ambiance.
Head back to the European side to explore the historic Istanbul Old City Walls. Learn about their significance and the role they played in the city’s defense. The Walls of Constantinople are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople (today Istanbul, Turkey) since its founding as the new capital of the Roman Empire by Constantine the Great. The first breach of the walls occurred in 1204 by the Fourth Crusade, and the second in 1453 by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror.
Continue to the Golden Horn, one of the world’s best natural harbors. Enjoy the scenic views and discover its historical importance to Byzantine and Ottoman naval and commercial activities. One of the best natural harbors in the world, the Golden Horn was once the center of Byzantine and Ottoman naval and commercial shipping activities. As a natural and extremely secure harbor, it has played an important role in the development of Istanbul.
Visit the revered Eyup Ensari Mosque, a significant religious site, and explore its tranquil surroundings, including the beautiful Eyup Cemetery.
Take the Pierre Loti Cable Car for a scenic ride up to the famous Pierre Loti Hill. Enjoy a coffee at the hilltop café, soaking in the panoramic views of the Golden Horn.
Conclude the day with a relaxing Bosphorus tour by boat. Glide along the waterway separating Europe and Asia, passing by old wooden villas, marble palaces, fortresses, and fishing villages. Highlights include Dolmabahce Palace and Ciragan Palace.
After the boat tour, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or designated location, concluding your full-day exploration of Istanbul.
The primary language for group tour guidance is English or multilingual available. Tours in languages other than English are available exclusively as private tours. Please note that there might be a price variation for different languages. Kindly specify your preferred language for the tour if it's not English!
Tour fees include professional English guide service or assistant service. In half-day tours, meals are not included, but in full-day tours, a set menu or open buffet meal is generally included. Kindly refer to the tour description for a detailed breakdown of included and excluded services.
In group tours, hotel pick-up and drop-off are generally included. Rarely, some tours do not include hotel pick-up and drop-off or just drop-off. All private tours include hotel pickup and drop-off. Please read the description carefully to find out.
