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Bosphorus In A Nutshell
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Joined 2023
With this beautiful half day tour we will cover most of the city by sight seeing via tour boat. Also we will visit the historical Spice market and Rüstem Pasha Mosque.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Your Hotel
Rüstem Pasha Mosque
Ordered by the son in law and the grand visor of the Suleyman the Magnificent,The Rüstem Pasha Mosque was built by the great architect of medieval era ''Mimar Sinan'' The Rüstem Pasha Mosque offers beautiful interior design made of blue and red tiles and for some of the guest its beauty is able to compete with the Blue mosque.
Local Market
From the Rüstem pasha mosque to spice market we will experience a short walk in the local market where the locals buy their needs.
Spice Market
Built in 1664, the Spice market benefited neighboring trade harbor were the trading goods of the silk and spice routes were sent to Europe.
Today The market place offers an exquisite medieval oriental architecture of the Ottoman era and the smell of spices will touch you your sense.
Bosphorus Boat Tour
After the spice market we will board to Bosphorus ferry at Eminönü pier and we will start to enjoy the city over the Bosphorus strait.
The boat ride last for 1hour and 40 minutes.
Ending Point
At Your Hotel
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
English guiding service
Ferry admissions - 5 $ per person
Transportation - Private van - 100 $
Public Transportation about 1$ each usage (If you are staying around tram line)
Personal expenses
Tour Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Doğan D.
Greetings from Istanbul, Im Profesional nationwide tour guide since 2014 and preparing designated tailor made tours for guest wishes to explore the city without hustle. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask me.
$150/ per group
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