Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul’s Egyptian Bazaar
by Neon Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$180Overview
This small-group tour in Istanbul lasts about three hours and combines a visit to the Egyptian Bazaar with a sightseeing cruise on the Bosphorus Strait. The tour begins with a hotel pickup on the European side of the city. Participants travel by coach to the Spice Bazaar, a market operating since the 17th century. Here, the guide explains the history and points out notable stalls before allowing about 45 minutes for independent browsing and shopping among spices and herbs like mint, cardamom, and cinnamon. After the bazaar visit, the group travels to the Bosphorus waterfront for a cruise along the strait. Onboard a local ferry, guests can sit on deck or inside the cabin as they pass several landmarks. These include Dolmabahçe Palace with its ornate façade, the 15th-century Rumeli Hisarı Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace, once a summer residence for Ottoman sultans. The cruise route covers sights on both the European and Asian shores, including mosques, palaces, and fortresses. The tour ends with a return to the hotel. A professional guide accompanies the group throughout, providing commentary about Istanbul’s history and the sites. The tour includes hotel pickup, the guided visit to the bazaar, and the Bosphorus cruise by ferry. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Misir Carsisi
Visit the Spice Bazaar for about 45 minutes. This market has been operating since the 17th century and offers a variety of spices and herbs such as fresh mint, cardamom, and cinnamon.
45 min
Dolmabahce Palace
See Dolmabahçe Palace from the boat.
1 min
Rumeli Fortress
View Rumeli Fortress from the boat.
1 min
Bosphorus Strait
Take a 90-minute cruise on the Bosphorus.
90 min
Neon Tours
Choose either a morning or afternoon tour with pickup from hotels on Istanbul’s European side. Travel by coach to the Spice Bazaar, where the guide explains its significance. After 45 minutes of shopping, proceed to the Bosphorus for the cruise, which passes several landmarks including Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace. The tour concludes with a hotel drop-off.
1 min
Beylerbeyi Palace
View the palace from outside.
Bosphorus Bridge
Pass under the Bosphorus Bridge, which connects the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
Eminonu Square
Walk through the historic Eminönü Square for about 10 minutes during the tour.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul’s Egyptian Bazaar
by Neon Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$180Overview
This small-group tour in Istanbul lasts about three hours and combines a visit to the Egyptian Bazaar with a sightseeing cruise on the Bosphorus Strait. The tour begins with a hotel pickup on the European side of the city. Participants travel by coach to the Spice Bazaar, a market operating since the 17th century. Here, the guide explains the history and points out notable stalls before allowing about 45 minutes for independent browsing and shopping among spices and herbs like mint, cardamom, and cinnamon. After the bazaar visit, the group travels to the Bosphorus waterfront for a cruise along the strait. Onboard a local ferry, guests can sit on deck or inside the cabin as they pass several landmarks. These include Dolmabahçe Palace with its ornate façade, the 15th-century Rumeli Hisarı Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace, once a summer residence for Ottoman sultans. The cruise route covers sights on both the European and Asian shores, including mosques, palaces, and fortresses. The tour ends with a return to the hotel. A professional guide accompanies the group throughout, providing commentary about Istanbul’s history and the sites. The tour includes hotel pickup, the guided visit to the bazaar, and the Bosphorus cruise by ferry. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Misir Carsisi
Visit the Spice Bazaar for about 45 minutes. This market has been operating since the 17th century and offers a variety of spices and herbs such as fresh mint, cardamom, and cinnamon.
45 min
Dolmabahce Palace
See Dolmabahçe Palace from the boat.
1 min
Rumeli Fortress
View Rumeli Fortress from the boat.
1 min
Bosphorus Strait
Take a 90-minute cruise on the Bosphorus.
90 min
Neon Tours
Choose either a morning or afternoon tour with pickup from hotels on Istanbul’s European side. Travel by coach to the Spice Bazaar, where the guide explains its significance. After 45 minutes of shopping, proceed to the Bosphorus for the cruise, which passes several landmarks including Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace. The tour concludes with a hotel drop-off.
1 min
Beylerbeyi Palace
View the palace from outside.
Bosphorus Bridge
Pass under the Bosphorus Bridge, which connects the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
Eminonu Square
Walk through the historic Eminönü Square for about 10 minutes during the tour.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.