Overview
Explore the aromatic maze of stalls that make up Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar, and then hop aboard a sightseeing boat for a jaunt along the famous Bosphorus Strait! After traveling to the bazaar by coach and learning about the city from an onboard guide, enjoy some free time to explore and browse stalls selling fresh mint, cardamom, cinnamon and more.
Follow up the market visit with a Bosphorus sightseeing cruise and see a collection of sights including the decadent Dolmabahçe Palace and Rumeli Hisarı Fortress.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional guide
Meeting point for pick up
Cruise tour with local Ferry
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Please note: You must contact your local service provider 24 hours prior to the tour to reconfirm your departure point and time
What to expect
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Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
45 min
spice bazaar
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Dolmabahce Palace
1 min
will be seen from the boat
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Rumeli Fortress
1 min
will be seen from the boat
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Bosphorus Strait
1 hour 30 min
cruise on the bosphorus
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Neon Tours
1 min
Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, and then start your experience with a pickup from your European-side Istanbul hotel. As you travel through the city, sit back and relax as your onboard guide talks about Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar— your first destination of the tour. One of the city’s most colorful and bustling attractions, the market has operated since the 17th century and remains as popular with locals as it is with visitors.
Hop out of your coach and head inside the market while breathing in its heady aromas of fragrant spices and herbs. Hear tips for interesting stalls to visit from your guide, and then enjoy roughly 45 minutes of free time to explore and shop at leisure.
After shopping and sightseeing around the famous souk, travel by coach to the banks of the Bosphorus Strait for your cruise. Learn about the famous stretch of water that straddles both the Asian and European continents as you travel, and then board your sightseeing boat for the cruise.
Take a seat out on deck or inside the cabin, and cruise past an impressive selection of Istanbul’s showpiece sights. Look out for Dolmabahçe Palace with its decadent façade as well as 15th-century Rumeli Hisarı Fortress and Beylerbeyi Palace where Ottoman-era sultans spent their summer vacations. Your route takes in sights on both the European and Asian shores and, in addition to Istanbul’s big-name attractions, the cruise also passes some of the city’s lesser-known gems: mosques, fortresses, palaces and more.
Having admired the sights of the Bosphorus Strait from the water, return to land and finally finish your experience with a hotel drop-off. -
Beylerbeyi Palace
1 min
View the Palace outside
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Bosphorus Bridge
1 min
Pass under the bridge that connects the two continents
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Eminonu Square
10 min
Walk through the historical Eminonu Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- During religious holidays on July 28, 29 and 30 and October 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2014, the Spice Bazaar will be closed
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul’s Egyptian Bazaar
Can I cancel Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul’s Egyptian Bazaar for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Professional guide
- Meeting point for pick up
- Cruise tour with local Ferry
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Bosphorus Strait, Neon Tours, Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Eminonu Square.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Neon Tours
