See Istanbul from a different perspective: by boat on this half-day tour. But first take a cable car up to Pierre Loti Hill. Encounter the walls of Constantinople, Chora Church, Topkapi Gate and the Castle of the Seven Towers.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Pickup is available at all hotels in Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Beyazıt, Aksaray, and Taksim areas. Please provide the full name and address of your hotel.
Experience
Highlights
- Take a cable car up to Pierre Loti Hill
- See the best mosaics and frescoes in Chora Church
- Encounter the walls of Constantinople
- Cruise around the Golden Horn
Full description
Meet up in the morning to begin this half-day tour of Istanbul by foot, cable car and boat. First ascend up to Pierre Loti Hill via cable car to see a large swath of this historic metropolis. See walls of Constantinople, Chora Church, Topkapi Gate and the Castle of Seven Towers.
Afterwards, board a comfortable boat and cruise around Istanbul, taking in the Golden Horn side of the water. Cruise around the Golden Horn. Get a different perspective on this ancient city.
Learn about the history of the city from its founding to its ascension as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire to being the main city of the Ottoman Empire to the present day, as the cultural capital of Turkey.
Includes
- Museum
- Entrance tickets
- Pickup (from hotels in Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Beyazıt, Aksaray, and Taksim areas)
- Meals and drinks
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Chora Church is closed every Wednesday.
- Pickup is available at all hotels in Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Beyazıt, Aksaray, and Taksim areas
