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Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide
Istanbul, Turkey
A 1- or 2-hour Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia with views of palaces, waterfront mansions, mosques, bridges
From $11.55
From $63 per day
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Vacations in Istanbul: Things to know
Most booked car type | Medium car |
|---|---|
Avg. daily price for Medium car | $48 per day |
Avg. cost of stay | $117 per night |
Best time to visit | October and April |
Avg. price for a round-trip flight | $1,319 |
Most popular flight route | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport to IST Istanbul Airport |
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Hagia Sophia Admission
Istanbul, Turkey
A ticket to visit the UNESCO-listed mosque and former church
From $32.35
Bosphorus Cruise 2-3 Hour Cruises with Optional Asia Stop & Meal
Istanbul, Turkey
A 2 to 3 hour Bosphorus cruise past Galata Bridge, Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden's Tower with English/Russian commentary
From $11.55
Bosphorus Night Lights: Guided Cruise With Tea and Cookies
Istanbul, Turkey
Guided evening Bosphorus cruise with Turkish tea and homemade cookies, illuminated palaces, mosques, fortresses, and bridges
From $11.55
Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus with a Live Show
Istanbul, Turkey
A dinner cruise that features performances by Turkish artists
From $34.54
Dolmabahçe Palace Admission
Istanbul, Turkey
A ticket to access a grand palace that housed the Ottoman Empire's last six sultans
From $51.40
Admission to Topkapı Palace
Istanbul, Turkey
A ticket to visit the iconic Turkish palace with an audio guide inside
From $66.61
Admission to the Basilica Cistern with Orientation Tour
Istanbul, Turkey
Skip-the-line entry to the Basilica Cistern with a 20-minute orientation tour
From $74.98
Istanbul Sunset Luxury Yacht Cruise Experience with Local Guide
Istanbul, Turkey
A Bosphorus yacht cruise with sunset guided route or 6-hour Princes' Islands group option with swimming and refreshments
From $27.09
Bosphorus and Golden Horn Cruise
Istanbul, Turkey
A sightseeing cruise through the Golden Horn waterway to see the city sights from the water
From $5.78
Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht
Istanbul, Turkey
A small group experience of the sunset on a luxury yacht
From $34.66
