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Worth your time in Istanbul.
The 15 two continents asia & europe tours travellers book most in Istanbul, from the headline sights to the quieter finds. What each one costs, how long it runs, and whether it earns a slot on a short trip.
A guided Bosphorus yacht cruise to the Asian side with snacks, Turkish coffee, and a Kanlıca yogurt stop, plus easy hotel pickup.
Most Popular“Lovely experience, beautiful setting and a most enjoyable cruise. Visiting the Asian side a bit short and pointless in reality.”
Bosphorus yacht cruise with a Kanlıca stop for Turkish coffee and thick yogurt. Hotel pickup, snacks, Wi‑Fi, and big-sky views.
“This is a weather-dependent experience. The warmer and calmer the weathe, the better will be your experience. This is a pleasant trip to get your bearings up and down the Bosphorus. Some snacks are provided (but don't skip your breakfast or lunch). You will have about 20 minutes to buy a gelato treat on the…”
3-hour Bosphorus cruise with a free hour on the Asian side. See palaces, fortresses, and bridges from the water.
“Great and economical cruise option - travel on a comfortable boat with friendly staff and tour guide. About 1 hour to Asian side, stop in Asia side for 50 minutes near palace and mosque, then short journey back to Galata. Get there early for good seats, and Europe side is a bit more photogenic.”
Bosphorus yacht cruise from Dolmabahçe with a stop in Kanlıca on the Asian side, plus snacks, tea, and top sights by water.
“Amazing - absolutely loved this! Highlight of my trip. Guide was incredible and interesting!”
Taste Istanbul from both sides of the Bosphorus with 8-9 tastings, Spice Bazaar breakfast, Kadıköy market bites, ferry ride, and Moda dondurma.
“Brilliant tour. The guide, Salem, I hope I spelt that right, was exceptional. Very knowledgeable, aproachable and kind. the tour feels expensive but in reality it was very reasonably priced for the amount you get. Every stop was brilliant, the gaps in between were fascinating as well. Very glad we booked this for our first…”
2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with a quick Asian-side stop in Kanlıca. See Europe and Asia, bridges, palaces, and snacks.
“It was relaxing, and informative. A great way to learn about the surrounding areas of the Bosphorus. Staff was very friendly and attentive.”
Luxury Bosphorus yacht cruise with a Kanlıca yogurt stop, snacks, and an English guide pointing out Ottoman palaces and bridges.
“A lovely 2 and a half hour trip round the Bosphorus guide really good explaining things and pointing out things to look at. Nice half hour stop on Asian side well worth the time and cost”
2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with English guide, Turkish coffee snacks, and an Asian-side Kanlıca yogurt stop from Dolmabahçe.
“A great experience from start to finish. John was at the port when we got off the lcruise ship and we took a short ride to the pier and got on the yacht. A beautiful 2 1/2 hour ride up and down the Bosphorous including a stop in Asia would highly recommend. Great communication with…”
Istanbul Two Continents by bus and Bosphorus cruise blends Camlica viewpoints, a palace, Eyüp Sultan, and a guided water ride.
“Tour guide was amazing! He was very informative and friendly. We enjoyed our tour. Only complaint was that on the boat tour we could not hear very well.”
Small-group Istanbul food tour linking Karaköy and Kadıköy, with a Bosphorus boat ride, 2 meals, snacks, and hot drinks.
“It's a full day activity...be hungry when you go! Our guide was professional, friendly and knowledgeable.”
A half-day Bosphorus cruise plus an Asian-side stop, with Ottoman sights, snacks, Wi‑Fi, and great views for $30.25.
“Tour operator never showed and did not respond to messages. Viator refunded the ticket fees but we are still out the taxi costs.”
Luxury Bosphorus yacht cruise from Dolmabahçe with an Asian-side stop in Kanlıca for yogurt, Ottoman sights, and Turkish tea and snacks.
“Great!! Everything was flawless: the boat, the guide, the views, and everything else. The guide was very well informed about the places we are passing by, gave us a lot of info and juicy gossips mixed all together in a delicious experience.”
Walk Kadıköy on Istanbul’s Asian side with a guided food-and-street tour, plus a scenic one-way ferry from Eminönü.
“We booked the tour on a rainy day, and our guide, Hal, flexibly proposed to shift it to the following day which was expected to be sunny. It was a great call. Meet-up location was clear and coordination was good (we were late, our own fault). The boat ride was through the public commuter boat…”
Small-group Istanbul street-food tour across Europe and Asia with breakfast, lunch, ferry views, charcoal coffee, and kunefe.
“Eight food pairings from local Turkey food vendors. Onder was a great guide. He has great knowledge of Istanbul history and food. A must do tour while in Istanbul.”
2.5-hour Bosphorus cruise with hotel pickup, breakfast, and an Asian-side stop at Küçüksu or Rumeli Fortress.
“We were the first to be picked up in the bus we were in the old town so made a 45 minute trip around Istanbul which was great from a seeing other hotels perspective and perpetual astonishment at the bus driving acumen of the driver in small Istanbul streets before we got on the boat.…”
From the domes of the old city to the Bosphorus, the bazaars and the table, every way to spend a day across two continents.
