4-Hour History Tour of Istanbul by Boat, Coach & Cable Car

Admire the scenic views of Istanbul

Marvel at the imposing Rumeli Fortress

Sail along the Bosphorus Strait

Highlights

Sail along the Bosphorus Strait

Catch a memorable cable car ride up to Pierre Loti Hill

Go to City Walls, St Stephens Church & Jewish district on a coach tour

Istanbul

boating, historical, sightseeing

Group Tour

4 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Explore Turkey's most populous city in three different ways on this action-packed tour by boat, coach and cable car. You will sail on the Bosphorus Strait, separating two continents, drive to witness the ancient city walls and ride a cable car up to Pierre Loti Hill for the stunning scenery of the city.

Itinerary

Istanbul City Tour
- Meet up with your guide and begin the tour.
- Explore Istanbul in three fascinating ways on this action-packed 3.5- 4.00-hour sightseeing tour by boat, coach and cable car.
- Sail along the Bosphorus Strait past the imposing Rumeli Fortress, Yildiz Palace and wooden Ottoman houses.
- Get back on land to wonder at the ancient City Walls, iron-panelled St Stephens Church and colourful former Jewish district on a coach tour.
- Finish with a memorable cable car ride up to Pierre Loti Hill and relax over drinks (own expense) as you take in the spectacular views of the city and the Golden Horn spread below with your Bosphorus tour guide.

What's Included

Hotel Pick-up & drop-off - by air-conditioned, non-smoking tour coaches

Entrance Fees mentioned by the itineraries

English-speaking Professional licenced Turkish tour guide

Services charges & local taxes

What's Excluded

Meal

Beverage

Tips and gratuities

Personal expenses

Know Before You Go

City Walls: The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204; the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.

Drive-by Bus To Golden Horn: As a natural and extremely secure harbour, the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.

Cable Car & Pierre Loti Hill: This hill was named after the famous French writer; you will enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Golden Horn and the city.

Boat Trip On The Bosphorus: An amazing cruise between the two continents, Europe and Asia, along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions the Rumeli Fortress near the Black Sea.

Rumeli Fortress (From The Sea, No Interior Visit): Istanbul was besieged many times before Mehmet the Conqueror took the city in 1453, but it managed to defend itself help of the Roman city walls.

The Lander's Tower (From The Sea) (No Interior Visit): This is a small and attractive tower built on an islet at the entrance to the Bosphorus. It is one of the symbols of Istanbul. Used in the past as a watchtower and a lighthouse, it has been preserved in its 19th-century appearance.

Meeting Point

?stanbul, Turkey

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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1 to 10	/person
Child
1 to 10	/person
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4-Hour History Tour of Istanbul by Boat, Coach & Cable Car

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Istanbul City Tour

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