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Istanbul Private Helicopter Tour over Bosphorus

Start Point: Your Hotel in Istanbul
Istanbul Private Helicopter Tour over Bosphorus
Overview

Istanbul Private Helicopter Tour over Bosphorus

Istanbul is one of the largest and most famous cities in the world, and there is no better way to take it in than from the air. On this helicopter tour you see the skyline that made the city famous and the marks left by the Byzantine and Ottoman empires.

With a history spanning thousands of years and views over both Europe and Asia, Istanbul is one of the world's most iconic cities, and your guide on board explains everything you see. Before take-off you receive a full briefing and all safety procedures are followed.

It is an experience you will remember for the rest of your life.

Tour Info

Destinations: Istanbul
Duration: 30 Minutes
Start Point: Your Hotel in Istanbul
End Point: Your Hotel in Istanbul
Inclusions: Private Tour, Licensed Tour Guide, Transportation by Private Van, Helicopter Flight
Exclusions: Gratuity (Suggested), Personal Expenses
Sights to See: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul Old City, Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahce Palace, Golden Horn, Maiden’s Tower, Taksim Square, St. Antuan Church, Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Gezi Park, Kadikoy Dock, Uskudar Dock, Yildiz Park
Itinerary
Istanbul Private Helicopter Tour over Bosphorus

In just 30 minutes you see one of the world's oldest and most iconic cities, the capital of great empires, from above.

Enjoy a bird's-eye view as you fly over the rooftops of the city. Before take-off you are briefed on the safety rules.

Look out for Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks in a city that spans two continents, and discover Istanbul from a completely new perspective.

Your guide meets you at your hotel, the airport or the cruise port and takes you to the heliport. The flight passes over highlights such as:

  • The Historic Peninsula
  • Topkapi Palace
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • Blue Mosque
  • Grand Bazaar
  • Suleymaniye Mosque
  • Golden Horn
  • Galata Tower
  • Taksim Square and Gezi Park
  • Dolmabahce Palace
  • St. Anthony's Church
  • Besiktas Stadium
  • Maiden's Tower
  • Uskudar and Kadikoy piers
  • Beylerbeyi Palace
  • Bosphorus Bridge
  • Yildiz Park
  • Galatasaray Stadium and more of modern Istanbul

A professional guide flies with you and explains the monuments and districts below.

The flight ends where it started, and you are then taken back to your hotel, the airport or the cruise port, as you prefer.

Important Notes
  • The helicopter has 5 seats. With a guide on board it suits a family of up to 4. If you are more than 4, please ask us about flying without a guide or a larger helicopter.
  • The flight itself lasts 30 minutes. With hotel pickup and drop-off, allow about 2 hours in total.
  • A professional guide normally flies with you. If you would prefer to fly without a guide, just let us know.
Inclusions & Exclusions
  • ✓Private Tour
  • ✓Licensed Tour Guide
  • ✓Transportation by Private Van
  • ✓Helicopter Flight
  • ✕Gratuity (Suggested)
  • ✕Personal Expenses
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.