Istanbul Guided Private Tours
Guided Istanbul Tours
Guided Istanbul Tours by Istanbul Private Tour Guides
Private Istanbul Tours guided by experienced guides. Our guided istanbul tours include the most visited sites in Istanbul such as St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace as well we also offer you many types of tour options that are totally different than the other itineraries you have been offered. All of our tours are conducted by dynamic, licensed and expert local guides with many years of experience behind them.
Bosphorus Tour by Private Yacht
Our 2 hours Bophorus cruise tour by private yacht gives you possibly the best option to experience the world famous Bosphorus.
Not only the Bosphorus itself but the beauty of Istanbul can be best seen from the sea. While you enjoy the cruise you will be able to see the numerous historical buildings such as Sultans palaces and their Pasha’s mansions.
You will be charmed by Ottoman Houses, Bridges, the Maiden's Tower, Ortakoy and Buyuk Mecidiye Mosque, Ciragan Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Kuleli Naval Academy, Rumeli and Anadolu Fortresses.
Once you book our yacht we are going to pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the nearest sea port where your boat will be waiting for you. The rest is simply sit back and enjoy the luxury and relaxing service provided for you, your friends or your family.
Our yacht has 12 people capacity so it is ideal for small groups of friends or even if you want to express your business partners by providing them this great service.
You’ll experience:
•All historical and modern building along the water built in Asia and Europe.
•A private Bosphorus tour by avoiding the ferry crowds
•A cruise in smooth and comfortable atmosphere
•A yacht for you and your chosen companions only, nobody else
•A friendly captain and crew at your service
•Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages can be purchased on board
•Our captain will control the speed of the yacht so you will have better chance to take excellent photos during the voyage
•A complimentary tea or coffee served on board
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One of the best way to see and explore Istanbul is by taking a boat trip. The Bosphorus divides Istanbul into two continents (Asia and Europe) and also connects the Marmara sea to the Black sea. You have two options for a cruise
Option 1 : Half Day Bosphorus Tour ( Morning & Afternoon options )
You will have some free time to explore the Spice Market by yourself before we visit the Rustern Pasa Mosque. The Rustem Pasa Mosque which was built by the Ottomans is famous for its Iznik tiles. Then we will catch a boat for our Bosphorus Tour. The boat tour will be 1.5 hours long. While the boat moves betweeen Asia and Europe you will be charmed by Ottomon Houses, Bridges, the Maiden's Tower, Ortakoy and Buyuk Mecidiye Mosque, Ciragan Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Kuleli Naval Academy, Rumeli and Anadolu Fortresses ... From the second bridge we will turn back to Golden Horn and end of the tour.
For more information and costs : and costs E-mail us info@guidedistanbultour.com
Or use the form at our Contact Page
(We aim to reply all mails within 24 hours. )
Included Services:
* Professional English speaking tour guide.
* Cruise Tickets
* Private transportation by non-smoking air-conditioned vehicles.
* Pick up from the hotel.
* Drop off to the hotel.
Option 2 : Full Day Bosphorus Tour with Dolmabahce Palace & Pera
You will have some free time to explore the Spice Market by yourself before we visit the Rustern Pasa Mosque. The Rustern Pasa Mosque which was built by the Ottomans is famous for its Iznik tiles. Then we will catch a boat for our Bosphorus Tour. The boat tour will be 1.5 hours long. While the boat moves betweeen Asia and Europe you will be charmed by Ottoman Houses, Bridges, the Maiden's Tower, Ortakoy and Buyuk Mecidiye Mosque, Ciragan Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Kuleli Naval Academy, Rumeli and Anadolu Fortresses ... From the second bridge we will turn back to Golden Horn and a lunch break.
After lunch, Our next destination will be the Dolmabahce Palace the last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier. We will then catch a funicular up to Taksim, also known as Pera and is one of the main centres of Istanbul. Walking down Istiklal Street, the main street in Taksim, you will feel like you are walking down a European Street, with many famous clothing shops, such as mango and topshop as well as a number of Starbucks and more than 3,000 street cafes, pubs and restaurants. Taksim is almost the best place to experience the nightlife of Istanbul. We will then walk to Karakoy where we will cross the Galata Bridge, where you can see locals fishing and finish the tour in Eminonu.
The tour ends with your return to the hotel.
For more information and costs : E-mail us info@guidedistanbultour.com
Or use the form at our Contact Page
(We aim to reply all mails within 24 hours. )
Included Services:
* Professional English speaking tour guide.
* Cruise Tickets and Entrance fees
* Public transportation.
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Why to take a tour of Istanbul
Istanbul.... A city which is spread across Asia and Europe, separated by the Bosphorus and with a population of 17 million.It was the land for the Romans, Byzantiums and Ottomans.
All of them left something behind: churches, mosques, palaces and cisterns, etc.
However there is more to Istanbul then just its history. Istanbul is also a modern city with thousands of cafes and bars as well as many famous brand shops. So no matter what your interests are, there are plenty of things to do and see in Istanbul.
Let us help you see the real Istanbul from a locals perspective. We have high quality guided Istanbul tours all operated as private Istanbul tours with licensed and experienced guide .
Please feel free to contact us is you have any questions
Cruise on Bosphorus
