Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace
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3.0/5
Based on 1 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace worth booking?
Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace is a 7-hour experience in Istanbul, Turkey, from $83 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 3/5 (1)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $83 per person
Looking for an exciting and incredible city tour? Want to discover Istanbul from all its sides? You’re lucky to find us! Forget about boring and hackneyed city tours, we are going to show you passionate, authentic, history-rich real Istanbul! Feel the soul of Istanbul – Bosphorus – and both parts of its heart – European and Asian sides of the city.
What you get
About this experience
Looking for an exciting and incredible city tour? Want to discover Istanbul from all its sides? You’re lucky to find us! Forget about boring and hackneyed city tours, we are going to show you passionate, authentic, history-rich real Istanbul! Feel the soul of Istanbul – Bosphorus – and both parts of its heart – European and Asian sides of the city.
What's included
Included
- Cable car ticket
- Lunch on the Boat.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off services from centrally located hotels
- Entrance tickets to Beylerbeyi Palace
- Professionel Guide licensed by the ministry of Tourism in the tours.
Not included
- Personal Expenses
- Beverages/Drinks
- Tips
What you'll see and do
Pierre Loti
The famous café entitled with the name of Pierre Loti, a famous French writer, is reached on getting to this ridge on which the perfect view of Golden Horn can be watched. The real name of Pierre Loti, who lived in Istanbul for long years and was a real Istanbul lover, was Julien Viaud. The historical café is the most ideal place to watch this mentioned view. We take the cable car ride down the hill with a guide and get on our vehicles.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Eyup Sultan Mosque
The mosque was erected on the instruction of Fatih Sultan Mehmet II (Mehmet The Conqueror), five years after he seized Constantinople for the Ottomans in 1453.However it fell into disrepair and was further ruined by earthquakes.It was rebuilt in a Baroque style using attractive pale honey-colored stone in 1800. The interior is elegant in design and the decorated dome of Eyup Sultan Mosque measures 17.5m in diameter and is supported by two halfdomes.The Eyup Sultan Mosque is built near the Golden Horn in Eyup District of Istanbul. But most interesting part is,after the conquest of Istanbul this mosque built outside the walls of onstantinople.In a hadith in Qital-e Rome chapter of Sahih Muslim,the prophet Muhammed states that the first commander and army to conquer Constantinople will enter to Paradise. Based on this,hadith,Commander Abu Ayyub al-Ansari,who supported Prophet Muhammed after the hijra(migration)to Medina in 622,whwn his last military campaign to Constantinople.
45 minutes here
CamlIca Mosque
The Newest Symbol of Istanbul Grand Camlica Mosque Considered the newest symbol of the city since its establishment, the Buyuk Camlica Mosque was designed with inspiration from both today's lines and history, as well as Ottoman and Seljuk architecture. The Buyuk Camlica Mosque, each of which has been designed with the smallest detail in mind, is truly eye-catching both visually and functionally. It is known as the largest mosque in Turkey.
45 minutes here
Beylerbeyi Palace
Beylerbeyi Palace is perched on the Bosphorus Strait and has a nautical theme that runs through the decorations inside, thanks to the passion Sultan Abdulaziz had for the sea. Paintings on the wall and designs on the ceiling depict water-and-ship-themed images, and the palace is dotted with fountains and pools.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Golden Horn
Drive Bus To Golden Horn As a natural and extremely secure harbor, the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end. Lunch on the boat.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise is an excellent activity to do in Istanbul. Lunch on the Istanbul Bosphorus by the boat cruise and sightseeing in between Asia and Europe watching both sides. The Bosphorus Lunch Cruise is one of the best ways to discover Istanbul in its full beauty. Which it is considered one of the natural boundaries that separate Asia from the Europa Istanbul Bosphorus strait from each other, but also the international waterway. Shores of Istanbul Bosphorus has hosted many civilizations throughout history. Bosphorus tour is an activity that must be done.
120 minutes here
Ortakoy
Ortaköy’s waterfront location makes it an excellent spot for enjoying the beautiful views of the Bosphorus, especially at sunset. The area is also a hub for boat tours, offering tourists a chance to take a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus.
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Bosphorus Bridge
The Bosphorus Bridge, also popularly known as the “First Bridge,” due to its being the first bridge to be constructed over the Bosphorus, is a suspension bridge that connects Asia and Europe via a highway between Ortaköy and Beylerbeyi.
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Rumeli Fortress
The Rumeli Fortress Istanbul had been besieged many times before Mehmet the Conqueror took the city in 1453,but it managed to defend itself with the help of the Roman city walls.
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Kuleli Sahil
Kuleli Military High School is the oldest military high school in Turkey, located in Çengelköy, Istanbul, on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus strait. It was founded on September 21, 1845, by Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecid I.
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Uskudar
Opposite the historic peninsula, Üsküdar is a bridgehead where Asia begins, with an exceptional location opening onto an expansive view of Istanbul. Located at the opening point of the Bosphorus, which has facilitated transportation between Asia and Europe since ancient times thanks to the beauty of its natural landscape, Üsküdar has always been a center of attraction.
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KIz Kulesi
The Maiden’s Tower ( Turkish: Kız Kulesi ), also known as Leander’s Tower ( Tower of Leandros) since the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait, 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of Üsküdar neighborhood in İstanbul. It is one of the most popular landmarks and monuments of the city, with a history that spans over two millennia
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Golden Horn
The Golden Horn, the return point at the end of our tour.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Istanbul
Our guests can contact us by coming to in front of the Tamara Restaurant Sultanahmet at 09:00 in the morning.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Our guests can contact us by coming to in front of the Tamara Restaurant Sultanahmet at 09:00 in the morning.
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
- Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Cruise Istanbul
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total duration of this tour includes the travel time.
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Buy your own lunch.
The tour was good. We saw the scheduled sites and got information from our guide. The Dolmabahçe Palace part was not guided, meaning that we only got the audio guide, which was ok. I was not thrilled about the cruise part because I felt like it was disorganized. Our lunch was served around 4 p.m. Our tiny group got to the boat and waited and waited until a larger group arrived and then they started serving the large group first even though we had arrived about 30 minutes earlier.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
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Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Istanbul.
How much does Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace cost?
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Prices start at $83 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 Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace take?
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Plan for about 7 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 Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3/5 across 1 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 Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace?
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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 Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace?
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Around 0 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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace 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.
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What is included in Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace?
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Included: Cable car ticket; Lunch on the Boat; Hotel pick-up and drop-off services from centrally located hotels; Entrance tickets to Beylerbeyi Palace; and Professionel Guide licensed by the ministry of Tourism in the tours. Not included: Personal Expenses; Beverages/Drinks; and Tips. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 1686 listed pickup locations in and around Istanbul. Be ready about 45 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace 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 Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace?
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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 Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Full Day Istanbul True Discovery Tour With Beylerbeyi Palace 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.
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