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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.
“Started out poorly, but tour group recovered beautifully to give us a great experience! We chose to have a pick up from our hotel and had to change the hotel a few days prior to the tour. The tour group prompted confirmed our new hotel and provided a time for us to meet them in…”
3-hour Bosphorus cruise with a free hour on the Asian side. See palaces, fortresses, and bridges from the water.
“Getting on/off the boat is tricky, with a temporary ladder held down by a crew-member. Was tough as weather was not great on our travel day. Not for recommended for people with mobility issues”
Bosphorus yacht cruise from Dolmabahçe with a stop in Kanlıca on the Asian side, plus snacks, tea, and top sights by water.
“Friendly personal yacht cruise (under 50 people) 2 1/2 hours with stop on Asia side Highly recommend wonderful hospitality informative”
Taste Istanbul from both sides of the Bosphorus with 8-9 tastings, Spice Bazaar breakfast, Kadıköy market bites, ferry ride, and Moda dondurma.
“Amazing, Bahri is an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable and took us to only the best of places. We got to try a range of dishes and mini history lessons throughout the tour. Don’t miss out on this. Very important that you also visit the Asian side. Eat responsible and eat little at each stop…”
2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with a quick Asian-side stop in Kanlıca. See Europe and Asia, bridges, palaces, and snacks.
“Amazing cruise with breath taking views of Istanbul! Very nice yacht. Very friendly and professional staff. Highly recommend !”
Luxury Bosphorus yacht cruise with a Kanlıca yogurt stop, snacks, and an English guide pointing out Ottoman palaces and bridges.
“This turned out to be the highlight of our trip. Great crew with excellent service. The guide was very detailed as well. The cruise was not too crowded as well. Highly recommended.”
2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with English guide, Turkish coffee snacks, and an Asian-side Kanlıca yogurt stop from Dolmabahçe.
“Good value cruise with small number of guests. Covers most of the key sights along the Bosphorus. Can be a little windy so be prepared, particularly in the spring months when things are a little cooler. Very informative commentary.”
Istanbul Two Continents by bus and Bosphorus cruise blends Camlica viewpoints, a palace, Eyüp Sultan, and a guided water ride.
“The tour was great. Tbe bus was comfortable and our tour guide on the tour was informative and helpful.”
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.
“The views during the cruise was so beautiful. The guide showed us and explained to us important buildings we passed. It was a very windy day and they provided blankets to us. The boat was clean and big. They gave us quite a bit a snacks and drinks as well. Highly recommend!!”
Walk Kadıköy on Istanbul’s Asian side with a guided food-and-street tour, plus a scenic one-way ferry from Eminönü.
“the guide was very knowledgeable about history, customs and traditions. very informative and super easy to return back to European side on your own. highly recommend!”
Small-group Istanbul street-food tour across Europe and Asia with breakfast, lunch, ferry views, charcoal coffee, and kunefe.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and attentive. He accommodated our dietary needs and provided a culturally rich experience. It included many local favorites, not overcrowded tourist spots. I highly recommend this tour.”
2.5-hour Bosphorus cruise with hotel pickup, breakfast, and an Asian-side stop at Küçüksu or Rumeli Fortress.
“The boat trip was enjoyable and informative with the right amount of commentary. However we did not visit Kucuksu Palace as advertised on a Saturday, but instead visited Maiden's Tower which is basically a restaurant in a tower on a very small island. One of the reasons for booking this particular trip was the landing…”
From the domes of the old city to the Bosphorus, the bazaars and the table, every way to spend a day across two continents.
