4 h

Private

Half Day

Instant confirmation

About this activity

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

Beylerbeyi Palace was constructed in 1865 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 private vehicle
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
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

80%

Reviews

4.3

10

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Jacqueline W

4 | 2013-12-29

Our guide was very knowledgable and really friendly. So glad we took this tour because it went to some places we hadn't expected or thought of going to. We also got an insight into some places to visit on our next trip to Istanbul. Would highly recommend it.

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Maria G

5 | 2013-09-17

Excellent guide and tour

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Cathy M

4 | 2012-10-19

The actual trip to the Dolmabache palace, harem and over to the Asian side, Camlica hill was very interesting and the palace was certainly filled with "baccarat cystal" at every turn. Unfortunately our guide did not appear to be that interested in telling us "tidbits" of info about what we were seeing and did not seem to be aware that we had people in our party who could not race along and climb stairs easily. He only spoke to those at the front of the group. So while I recommend the tour, I would suggest ensuring your guide is suited to your group and your group's "thirst" for knowledge of what you are seeing.

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thau yang c

4 | 2012-06-26

Informative tourguide. Would love to recomend someone else who is willing to pay a visit. Should have made it longer thou, asian part doesnt have sufficient time.

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