Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour
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Is Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour worth booking?
Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour is a 3.5-hour experience in Istanbul, Turkey, from $28 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.2/5 rating across 85 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 50 / 100
- Rating
- 3.2/5 (85)
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- From
- $28 per person
Explore Istanbul in three fascinating ways on this action-packed, 3.5-hour sightseeing tour by boat, coach and cable car. Sail along the Bosphorus Strait past the imposing Rumeli Fortress, Yildiz Palace and wooden Ottoma
What you get
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Cable Car ride
About this experience
Explore Istanbul in three fascinating ways on this action-packed, 3.5-hour sightseeing tour by boat, coach and cable car. Sail along the Bosphorus Strait past the imposing Rumeli Fortress, Yildiz Palace and wooden Ottoman houses. Then get back on land to wonder at the ancient City Walls, iron-paneled St Stephens Church and colorful former Jewish district on a coach tour. Finish with a memorable cable car ride up Pierre Loti Hill and relax over drinks (own expense) as you take in the spectacular views of the city and the Golden Horn spread below.
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Cable Car ride
Not included
- Gratuities
- Drinks and food
What you'll see and do
Rumeli Fortress
Rumeli Fortress (from the boat - no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.
Pass by without stopping
Halic
Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines. The residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-muslim minorities. Drive along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22 kms. long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age.
Pass by without stopping
Beylerbeyi Palace
Beylerbeyi Palace, summer residence of the sultans, is located at Beylerbeyi neighborhood on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus
Pass by without stopping
Balat
Golden Horn (from the bus), the arm of the Bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of İstanbul where the first colonies settled during the Byzantines. The residential area for Byzantine Jews, Italian traders and other non-muslim minorities. Drive along the traces of history at Balat viewing Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian, Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim), Fener Orthodox Patriarchate and 22 kms. long Byzantine City Walls, strongest fortification of the middle age.
Pass by without stopping
Bosphorus Bridge
Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
Pass by without stopping
Bulgarian Orthodox Church
Metal Church of St. Stephen the Bulgarian
Pass by without stopping
Bosphorus Strait
Bosphorus Cruise on Plan Tours’ private boat enjoying the straits of both Europe and Asia with a possibility to photograph the unique beauties of the Bosphorus.
90 minutes here · Admission included
The Walls of Istanbul
Byzantine City Walls surrounded the Acropolis of Byzantium with 22 kms. long fortification with 96 towers and 9 main gates dating back to the 5th century
Pass by without stopping
Patriarchate Of Constantinople
The Patriarchate at Fener, by the Golden Horn, is the heart of Orthodox Christianity. After Constantine the Great' s declaration of Christianity as the religion of Roman Empire, the capital was moved from Rome to Byzantium. With the conquest (1453) of Ottoman Empire, the seat of Patriarchate remained in İstanbul.
Pass by without stopping
Istanbul Cable Car
We need the HES code to use this pğublic transportation during the tour, HES code, passport number, birthday and full names of all guests will requested before the tour. This cable car is a 5 minutes activity from Pierre Loti Coffee House to down
5 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Istanbul
Please be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square at 13:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line
Meeting point
Istanbul
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tamara+Restaurant/@41.0040529,28.9760413,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd3acdd6d6472baca!8m2!3d41.0040529!4d28.9760413
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square at 13:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with the logo of Plan Tours and Gray Line
Ends at
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tamara+Restaurant/@41.0040529,28.9760413,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd3acdd6d6472baca!8m2!3d41.0040529!4d28.9760413
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Plan Tours - Gray Line Turkey
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible
- We need the HES code for everybody against Covid 19, This code is required to use public transportation during the tour like cable car
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 85 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
85 verified traveler reviews for Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A well rounded day trip in Istanbul
Akif was my guide, extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Even beyond the basic knowledge, he knew little intricacies that are hard to know of without a local guide. Took great care of our group and accommodated for us very well. Both well spoken in English and Spanish, couldn’t reckoned more.
Response from the operator: We truly appreciate you taking the time to share such a wonderful review. It means a great deal to all of us at Plan Tours to know that your day in Istanbul was enjoyable, comfortable, and memorable. Plan Tours take great pride in providing not only well-organized tours, but also a warm, professional and seamless experience from start to finish. Our team is always dedicated to making our guests feel well looked after. Thank you once again for choosing and recommending us. We would be delighted to welcome you back to Istanbul for another unforgettable experience!
via Tripadvisor
A great professional for a great experience
The human factor chosen in Istanbul was the great difference between good and superb. Emel Davutoglu, our guide to be, was in touch with us since the day before to the trip and from first hour in the morning of the excursion she was adapting teh shcedule of coleection from the hotels to the needs of her clients. Afterwards, she was well informed and answered our questions on a great deal of topics, with happiness and knowledge. A great professional for agreat experience. The trip, in three different tyes of vehicles (funicular, boat and minivan) is well planned and shows you very difffernt perspectives on very diverse attractions of a magical city.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your valuable comments, all of them are very important to us Look forward to see you in Istanbul again
via Viator
Cruise and cable car
We got picked up and the traffic was bad it took 1 hour and 20 minutes to get to the pier from our hotel..The tour itself was good, the cruise was a nice optional view of the city. The cable was a nice short ride. We got dropped off .9 of a mile from our hotel they said in the old city you would be dropped off as close as they could. I do believe we could have been dropped off much closer as big tour buses went on our street daily.
via Viator
Beautiful tour
This tour was very interesting very friendly and skilled staff and very brave driver to deal with a mad traffic. I really enjoyed my day out. It was a good history lecture which I am glad to live the golden past history time. I love Turkey which is rich of history and the top of civilisation who brought a lot of knowledge to the dark ages Europe that time. .
via Viator
Awesome views
I took this tour to relax and enjoy the views. It was so wonderful, you can even buy drinks and some food at the boat. If you want a detailed explanation of the different sites you have to take a waking tour. Our tour guide was always very attentive. Highly recommended.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $28 to $40
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 30
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 50
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Istanbul.
How much does Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour cost?
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Prices start at $28 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 Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour take?
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Plan for about 3.5 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 Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.2/5 across 85 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 Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour?
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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 Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour?
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Around 30 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 3.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise Tour, Golden Horn Coach Tour and Pierre Loti Tour 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 Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour, Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Asian Side Stop, ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City 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.
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