4 h

Half Day

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About this activity

Your tour of Istanbul starts with a visit to Beylerbeyi Palace.

Beylerbeyi Palace was constructed in 1861–65 by Sarkis Balyan, a famous Armenian architect. Beylerbeyi is the largest and most elegant Ottoman palace, located right by the Bosphorus Bridge and the waterfront.

After touring the palace, you will then cross the Bosphorus Bridge for a unique chance to travel from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in only two minutes!

Once on the Asian side, you'll enjoy magnificent views of Istanbul from Camlica Hill, the highest point in the city. The picture-postcard panorama of Istanbul is spread before you from a viewpoint of beautiful gardens landscaped in the traditional Ottoman style.

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Included

Hotel pickup and drop off
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Entry/Admission - Beylerbeyi Palace

Not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited
Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

80%

Reviews

3.6

64

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Peggy B

3 | 2016-11-24

Tour guide was minimal. Not comfortable with hilm

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Katherine B

3 | 2015-04-06

Overall not a bad tour, but not the most interesting topics. Might not do again.

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Mrs E S Duarte D

4 | 2014-10-01

Nice to see a different part of the city and good overall views. Would be best done on a clear day. Excellent guide

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Edward K

1 | 2014-04-01

It was nice taking a trip over the Bosphorous, but this could have been so much better. Aziz was a great tour guide, explaining the history and taking you around. This trip was really only 2 hours not a half a day, add in another hour of picking up and dropping people off. You start off with some free time up at the highest point on the Asian side, really nice views. Then you drive around, I forget what places we stopped at except the last stop which was the Sultans summer palace. Really nice palace. This trip could be so much better however. Suggestions: Spend more time in other Asian parts and also make a stop at the Dolambache palace - that would have been really nice.

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