Half-Day Morning Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar Tasting Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover two fascinating sides of Istanbul on this half-day experience combining a scenic Bosphorus cruise with a visit to the vibrant Spice Bazaar. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history, unique geography, and colorful local culture. Make your way to the shores of the Bosphorus, board your boat, and set sail between Europe and Asia. As you cruise along the shoreline, admire iconic landmarks such as the magnificent Dolmabahçe Palace and the legendary Maiden’s Tower, standing gracefully in the middle of the water. Continue with a visit to the historic Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s most lively and atmospheric markets. Wander through stalls filled with colorful spices, aromatic herbs, honey, dried fruits, and a wide variety of local products. Enjoy a tasting of traditional Turkish delights and selected nuts, discovering the authentic flavors that have been part of Ottoman culinary heritage for centuries.
Inclusions
What's included
- Traditional Turkish Delight and Nut Tasting
- Professional guide
- Free hotel pick up from city center hotels
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Live Guide
What's not
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Guests will see Istanbul and highlights of Bosphorus from the boat Bosphorus Cruise on private boat enjoying the straits of both Europe and Asia with a possibility to photograph the unique beauties of the Bosphorus.
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.
Spice Bazaar, you will have chance to make shopping at one of the oldest bazaar in Istanbul famous with spices, fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers etc.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Guests need to be readry in front of The Marmara Hotel at 08:00 am
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 50 travellers
- Operated by
- Local Experiences Istanbul
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 73% below the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 954 of 3649.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.
The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.
Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).
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