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Istanbul Dolmabahce & Bosphorus Tour with Private Guide

Start Point: Your Istanbul Hotel or Galataport
Istanbul Dolmabahce & Bosphorus Tour with Private Guide
Overview

Istanbul Dolmabahce & Bosphorus Tour with Private Guide

Discover Istanbul's rich history and colourful culture on this Dolmabahce Palace and Bosphorus tour. As you walk through the famous Spice Market, your private guide tells you the story of the city.

Then enjoy Istanbul's skyline from the water on a Bosphorus cruise, with wonderful views of Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress and old Ottoman mansions. Afterwards you visit Dolmabahce Palace itself and see its splendour up close.

The day ends in lively Taksim Square, the heart of modern Istanbul.

Tour Info

Destinations: Istanbul
Duration: 6 - 8 Hours
Start Point: Your Istanbul Hotel or Galataport
End Point: Your Istanbul Hotel or Galataport
Inclusions: Private Tour, Licensed Tour Guide, Skip-the-line Access to Buy Tickets
Exclusions: Transportation by Private Van (Optional), Airport Transfer (Optional), Private Yacht (Optional), Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees, Meals & Drinks, Gratuity (Suggested)
Sights to See: Bosphorus Cruise, Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar), Dolmabahce Palace, Istiklal Street, Taksim Square
Itinerary
Istanbul Dolmabahce & Bosphorus Tour with Private Guide

Your private guide meets you at your hotel or cruise port to begin the tour.

  • Spice Market: a colourful covered market full of shops selling spices, bags, flavoured teas, Turkish delight, nuts, ceramics and small souvenirs.
  • Bosphorus Cruise: by public ferry between the European and Asian shores, passing Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, old Ottoman mansions, the Bosphorus Bridge and waterfront mosques. *Please let us know if you would prefer a private yacht.
  • Dolmabahce Palace: elegant and lavishly decorated, with chandeliers, rugs, crystal and ceramic fireplaces. The palace sits right on the Bosphorus and is filled with beautiful furniture, paintings and porcelain.
  • Taksim Square: a place that defines modern Turkey, close to Istiklal Street and surrounded by restaurants, cafes, shops and nightlife.

At the end of the tour your guide accompanies you back to your hotel or port.

This is the end of our service. Thank you for travelling with us; we look forward to welcoming you again.

*We recommend booking a private van for this tour. Contact us to add one.

Inclusions & Exclusions
  • ✓Private Tour
  • ✓Licensed Tour Guide
  • ✓Skip-the-line Access to Buy Tickets
  • ✕Transportation by Private Van (Optional)
  • ✕Airport Transfer (Optional)
  • ✕Private Yacht (Optional)
  • ✕Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
  • ✕Meals & Drinks
  • ✕Gratuity (Suggested)
Cancellation Policy

You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.