This combined four-hour Bosphorus sightseeing cruise and Egyptian Bazaar tour provides an exciting way to discover some of the wonders of Istanbul. You will also have the opportunity to find great bargains in the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Centrally located Istanbul hotels or Istanbul cruise port. Pick-up time is subject to change according to hotel location. Please provide hotel name and address.

Highlights

Visit the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar and cruise the waters of Bosphorus Strait
View the magnificent Bosphorous Bridge
See the impressive Rumeli Hisari fortress
Discover the historic waterfront mansions of the 19th century Ottoman Empire

Full description

We begin with a brief visit to the 17th-century Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s most colorful and popular attractions. The building is part of the Yenj Mosque and was completed in 1660. Next, we will take a cruise through the Bosphorus, also known as Istanbul Strait, which is the only passage between the Mediterranean and the Black seas. It also marks the dividing line between Europe and Asia. This exciting cruise takes you through its beautiful shores and offers you an amazing view of the massive Rumeli Hisari. This fortress was built by Fatih the Conqueror in just three months as he prepared to take Istanbul. The magnificent Bosphorus Bridge, finished in 1973, is one of the two bridges that connect Europe and Asia. The cruise offers a unique way to view this impressive suspension bridge from the water. We will also pass by the 620 historic waterfront mansions built by the elite of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. The beautiful palaces and hunting lodges of the Sultan are also along the way.

Includes

Hotel Pick-up & drop-off
Private boat or Ferry boat
Entrance fees
Guide and Air-conditioned Vehicle

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Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

Know before you go

Neon Tours reserves the right to change tour itinerary due to unexpected conditions such as museum closures, holidays, strikes, weather condition.
The Spice Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

Morning Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Bazaar

Morning Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Bazaar

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Could not get pickup time from hotel.

The guide was great, the cruise too