Bosporus Cruise + Spice Bazaar
Description
Experience a delightful day in the vibrant Turkish city with this engaging excursion, featuring a scenic cruise along the Bosporus and an insightful guided visit to the Spice Bazaar.
Activity Overview
Your journey begins with a pickup at the designated meeting point, leading us to Istanbul's port where we will set sail on a captivating Bosporus cruise. Prepare to navigate one of the most stunning waterways globally.
As we glide across the water, iconic landmarks will come into view, including the Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, the fortress of Anadoluhisar?, and the Küçüksu Pavilion. In addition, you’ll have the chance to appreciate the noteworthy yali, traditional wooden houses lining both the European and Asian banks.
Following our cruise, we will disembark and head to the Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar. Before exploring this historic market, we will share fascinating insights about its history. You will then have leisure time to wander through the Spice Bazaar, where the vibrant stalls await with the city's most beloved spices, sweets, and nuts—a true feast for the senses!
After gathering your treasures from the market, we’ll reconvene and conclude our adventure in the Sultanahmet neighborhood around 12:30 pm.
Pickup Information
This excursion includes convenient pickup from the following locations:
- Tamara Restaurant Sultanahmet: Pickup will be at the restaurant's entrance, located at: Tamara Restaurant, Sultanahmet, Küçük Ayasofya Cd. No:14, 34122 Fatih/?stanbul, at 8:45 am.
- The Marmara Hotel Taksim: Pickup will be at the hotel's entrance, located at: The Marmara Taksim Hotel, Gümü?suyu, Tak-? Zafer Cd. No:3, 34437 Beyo?lu/?stanbul, at 8:10 am.
Key Information
When booking, ensure that all passenger details are entered exactly as they appear on your passport.
What's included
- Transport by minibus
- Boat ride through the Bosporus
- English–speaking guide
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
On the day of the activity, at the designated time, you'll need to head to the meeting point that you selected during the booking process:
- Tamara Restaurant Sultanahmet: specifically at the entrance of the restaurant, located at the following address: Tamara Restaurant, Sultanahmet, Küçük Ayasofya Cd. No:14, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul (https://maps.app.goo.gl/yz8qjyeSLhYhTCxy6?g_st=ac). Pickup is at 8:45 am.
- The Marmara Hotel Taksim: specifically at the entrance of the hotel, located at the following address: The Marmara Taksim Hotel, Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer Cd. No:3, 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul (https://maps.app.goo.gl/LS5R2eYfHULjTCeo9). Pickup is at 8:10 am.
Please be ready at least 15 minutes beforehand.
In case there are any last-minute changes, the local team will contact you via WhatsApp to inform you.
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