Golden Horn Sightseeing Bus Tour and Bosphorus Cruise
Duration
3 hours
Cancellation
Free cancellation 24hrs
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
Meet your guide at Sarayburnu Çay Bahçesi
08:20 AMArrive at the café near the Golden Horn waterfront by 08:20 AM to meet your driver and guide before the tour departs.
Bus tour departs
08:45 AMBoard the bus and begin the panoramic circuit around the Golden Horn, taking in the city's historic skyline from the comfort of your seat.
Stop at the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar)
Explore the vaulted corridors of one of Istanbul's oldest markets, browsing spices, teas, and local produce at your own pace.
Board the Bosphorus cruise at Kabaταş
10:30 AM – 12:00 PMTransfer to the cruise pier at Kabataş and set sail along the Bosphorus strait, with Europe to the west and Asia to the east.
Tour ends at Taksim Square
From 11:20 AMDisembark and make your way to Taksim Square, where the tour concludes and the rest of Istanbul is yours to discover.
Meeting point
Sarayburnu Çay Bahçesi café, Golden Horn, Istanbul
Be at the café entrance by 08:20 AM. The tour bus departs at 08:45 AM — late arrivals may not be accommodated. Look for your guide near the café front.
What to bring
- Your booking confirmation (mobile or printed)
- Comfortable walking shoes for the Spice Bazaar stop
- A layer for the Bosphorus cruise, which can be breezy on the water