2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day] in Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey

2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day]

Outty Ranking 61 5.0 · 8 traveler reviews6 hoursFrom $166
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61/100

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5.0/5

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Is 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day] worth booking?

2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day] is a 6-hour experience in Istanbul, Turkey, from $166 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
61 / 100
Rating
5/5 (8)
Duration
6 hours
From
$166 per person

Travel by boat and discover the sights of the Bosphorus. Visit the Beylerbeyi Palace. Enjoy your coffee on Camlica Hill, which has a perfect view of the Bosphorus. For more than 1500 years Istanbul was the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. With one arm reaching out to Asia and the other to Europe, İstanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents.  CLOSED: Beylerbeyi Palace closed on Monday This tour is not operated on Monday

What you get

    About this experience

    Travel by boat and discover the sights of the Bosphorus. Visit the Beylerbeyi Palace. Enjoy your coffee on Camlica Hill, which has a perfect view of the Bosphorus. For more than 1500 years Istanbul was the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. With one arm reaching out to Asia and the other to Europe, İstanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents.  CLOSED: Beylerbeyi Palace closed on Monday This tour is not operated on Monday

    What's included

    Included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Professional guide
    • All taxes, fees and handling charges
    • Lunch
    • In-vehicle air conditioning

    Not included

    • Drinks at lunchtime
    • Gratuities
    • Anything else that is not specifically mentioned in the included section

    What you'll see and do

    1. Misir Carsisi

      No visit to glorious Istanbul is complete without the atmospheric Spice Bazaar. Built-in 1664, as part of the Yeni Camii. While the Grand Bazaar may be the largest and most famous of Istanbul's covered bazaars, this spice market wins the prize for being the most colorful, fragrant, and often the most fun – as visitors can taste the goods on offer.

      45 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Beylerbeyi Palace

      The Beylerbeyi Palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz to act as an imperial summer residence. With 24 rooms, 6 halls, and a hamam, it would have been quite the summer home and was also used to entertain visiting dignitaries. This is located on the Asian side of Istanbul.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    3. Bosphorus Bridge

      The Bosphorus Bridge is one of two bridges that spans the Bosphorus Strait, connecting the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. It stretches from Ortakoy on the European side to Beylerbeyi on the Asian side and is sometimes referred to as the First Bosphorus Bridge. At 1560 meters long, the Bosphorus Bridge was the fourth longest suspension bridge in the world when it opened in 1973 and was the first bridge to connect Europe and Asia since a bridge spanning the Dardanelles in 480 B.C. Today, it is the 21st longest suspension bridge in the world. In 2007, an LED lighting system was installed to illuminate the bridge at night and the computerized system is now used to create a colorful light show every evening.

      Pass by without stopping

    4. Camlica Hill

      Enjoy the beautiful panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from this amazing vantage point. Çamlica Hill is located on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, near the first suspension bridge. Camlica, a place with two hills overlooking the Bosphorus and the Marmara Sea, is one of the most favored promenades in Istanbul, and also one of the highest and most charming places in the city. Camlica is 267 meters above sea level and the other one is 228 meters.

      50 minutes here · Admission included

    5. Enjoy a unique view of Istanbul as you glide along the Bosphorus, passing landmarks like the Dolmabahçe Palace, Topkapi Palace, and the Bosphorus Bridge.

      90 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • Private Tour

      Private Tour Pickup included

    • 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day]

      Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Travel Inn Turkey

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Not wheelchair accessible in group tours
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Infant meals not included
    • CLOSED: Beylerbeyi Palace closed on Monday This tour is NOT operated on MONDAY
    • Pick Up Location : Hotel pick-up & drop-off services are available only from the hotels located in the city center. There may be an extra charge for transportation from other locations or airport.
    • Kindly be present at the hotel reception at the indicated pick-up time.
    • Considering this is a group tour which collects customers from other hotels before or after you. If there is a delay your understanding and patience will be appreciated for the wait time.
    • For detailed information about your tour, please contact us after booking

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    8 verified traveler reviews for 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day]. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Tour02500652738 · March 2022

    Awesome experience, highly recommended.

    Great experience, I had the pleasure to meet the owner personally. A true dedicated professional who knows his trade! Whatever you need to make your trip great, you will get it with this company. There are few people and business who deal with their customers with passion and dedication, those who empower themselves and others surrounding them, Mr Savaş is one of them. :)

    Response from the operator: Dear Tour02500652738; thank you very much for the time you spent reviewing us. It's a great pleasure that you enjoyed our arrangement. Your feedback is a huge reward for the whole Travel Inn Turkey team. We look forward to welcoming you back to Türkiye Kind regards Savas

    via Tripadvisor

    Nisreen3190 · September 2021

    😍😍

    From the top of the offices to the top of the department, the Trips were a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of a bit of something.

    Response from the operator: Dear Nisreen, first of all, we would like to express our sincere thanks for your nice review of our services. We are happy to know, that you were quite satisfied with all the services provided by our company during your Istanbul Tours. Besides the famous sites in Istanbul; our beautiful country owns numerous attractive places…Therefore, I do hope to welcome you back in the recent days to explore other places. I am sure that you will have a great experience in other parts of this beautiful country and the friendly local people as well. We look forward to meeting you one day in Turkey soon. Best regards, Your travelinnTurkey Team

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Mehdi L · September 2021

    All right.

    Very good agency , very friendly and very good professional I highly recommend!! We have already booked for next time the tour of Turkey

    Response from the operator: Dear Mehdi L, thank you very much for using our services and taking the time to write us a review. Nothing delights us than to hear that you were satisfied with your tours. Your review is a great motivation for us, to develop our services more and more. We look forward to welcoming you to Antalya, one of the most beautiful regions of our country. See you soon! Your travelinnTurkey Team

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    809nuriyan · March 2020

    A boat trip through the Bosphorus

    Great bureau. Helped with the selection , gave the right tips , made a good discount on the group . The walk itself also liked , good program , the food is delicious , the view is chic , with pleasure again . Recommend 👍🏻

    Response from the operator: Dear 809nuriyan, we would like to thank you so much for your amazing words about the trip you had with us. Hopefully, we would have a chance to serve you again in the future when you decide to come back and take another journey to our beautiful country! All the best wishes to you and your great group, Your travelinnTurkey Team

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    teraney · March 2020

    “Nice evening with good entertainment!”

    ​ We had a very well organized day with beautiful views, a bit of culture and history, as well as fantastic food. ​ We found the Bosphorus tour on the Internet and because of its positive reviews, we personally reached it at the agency in Sultanahmet. According to an informative information we have booked for six people. We were picked up in time at 19:45 and the tour started at 20:30. It was all super organized and the crew is very well-rehearsed. The Bosphorus in the evening is definitely worth a trip and Mr. Savas has organized us a fantastic evening. ​ We will be back soon and miss Istanbul!

    Response from the operator: Liebe teraney, vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung. Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie eine schöne Zeit in Istanbul hatten und mit unserem Service zufrieden waren. Wir hoffen Sie noch einmal in der Türkei begrussen zu dürfen. Herzliche Grüße, Savas

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Good to know

    Duration
    6 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $166 to $500
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    3
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Travel Inn Turkey, who run 9 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.8.

    See everything Travel Inn Turkey runs

    Why this scores 61

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)84
    Review evidence (18% weight)34
    Booking momentum (14% weight)25
    Value for money (12% weight)46
    Listing quality (10% weight)74
    Local standing (8% weight)61
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day]: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Istanbul.

    How much does 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day] cost?

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    Prices start at $166 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Istanbul usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day] take?

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    Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Istanbul is not rushed.

    Is 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day] worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Istanbul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day]?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day] suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day]?

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    Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Istanbul can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Istanbul and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day] start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Istanbul within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Istanbul?

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    On Outty we rank every Istanbul experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Princes Islands Blue Journey from Old City Istanbul, Famous Istanbul Pub Crawl #1 Nightlife Experience, Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Istanbul?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Istanbul?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day]?

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    Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Professional guide; All taxes, fees and handling charges; Lunch; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Drinks at lunchtime; Gratuities; and Anything else that is not specifically mentioned in the included section. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day] include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 2 listed pickup locations in and around Istanbul. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day] offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day]?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day] wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Not wheelchair accessible in group tours; and Infant meals not included. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day] if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day]?

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    Across 8 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, photo opportunities, organization. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    What booking options are available for 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day]?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including Private Tour, 2 Continents Tour incl. Beylerbeyi Palace [full-day]. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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