Istanbul Old City Private Walking Tour with Bosphorus Cruise｜Turkey

The Sultanahmet Old City and Bosphorus Strait feature Istanbul's most impressive royal palaces, mosques, castles, bridges and historic monuments. On this tour you can combine sightseeing the city on foot with a sightseeing cruise along the Bosphorus. See 4x more sights and discover Istanbul like never before!

Choose the 3,5-hour option to book a 2-hour walking tour combined with a 1,5-hour sightseeing cruise. This way you can discover Istanbul like never before. The walking tour of the Old City will cover historic areas that showcase Turkish history, culture and heritage from the Byzantine-era to the Ottoman Empire. You will explore the monuments, fountains and ancient ruins in the Sultanahmet Square, hear about the famous misunderstanding surrounding the Blue Mosque, and learn how Hagia Sophia transformed from a 6th-century cathedral to a mosque. Explore the narrow streets and alleys of one of the world’s largest capitals and feel the lively atmosphere and appetizing aromas of the Egyptian Spice Market.

The guide will escort you to the dock by the Galata Bridge overlooking the Golden Horn, and provide important information before you board the cruise boat on your own. During the 1,5-hour sightseeing cruise with audio guide you will see the highlights of the Bosphorus Strait, such as the fabulous Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden Tower, Rumeli Fortress, Çiragan Palaces, Ortakoy Mosque and the oldest Bosphorus Bridge. Free tea or water will be offered onboard.

Choose the 4,5-hour option to book a 3-hour walking tour combined with a 1,5-hour sightseeing cruise. This tour is ideal for those who want to see more of Istanbul, taking advantage of the service of a Private Local Guide who will help you navigate the crowded, winding alleys of the capital with ease. You will stop by the 17th-century Nuruosmaniye Mosque and find out why Grand Bazaar is one of the world’s busiest markets!