What is the difference between the 12-hour and 8-hour tour?

The 12-hour tour covers both European and Asian sides. The 8-hour tour only covers the European side. The 12-hour tour additionally includes Camlica Hill, Maiden Tower views, and Asian side neighborhoods.

Are meals included in the 12-hour tour?

Meals are not included in the price but your driver will recommend the best local restaurants. Authentic Turkish restaurants in Fatih area and street food at Kadikoy market are popular choices.

Which places are visited on the Asian side?

Camlica Hill panoramic views, Uskudar waterfront, Kadikoy market, and Bagdat Avenue are visited. Beylerbeyi Palace can also be optionally added to the route.

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12 Hour Chauffeured Istanbul Tour - Total Price for 1-7 People

Start Time:09:00

End Time:21:00

Get ready to explore the historical and cultural richness of Istanbul! This 12-hour tour includes Sultanahmet Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar and a Bosphorus cruise.

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Total Price€225

12 Hour Chauffeured Istanbul Tour - Total Price for 1-7 People - 1

❤️ Overview

This private luxury tour covers all major landmarks of the city with a Vito or VW vehicle and professional driver. Guide services are available upon request (additional €200 for English). Hotel transfers from the European Side are included. The tour concludes with a public Bosphorus cruise to crown the experience.

📋 Program

• Hotel transfer (European Side included; Anatolian Side +€20) • Sultanahmet Mosque • Hagia Sophia (gallery entry: €25/person) • Basilica Cistern (€30 extra) • Topkapi Palace (€40 extra) • Hippodrome (free) • Lunch in Fatih area (extra) • Grand Bazaar • Galata Bridge (free) • Galata Tower (surroundings free; entry €30/person) • Dolmabahçe Palace • Bosphorus cruise (2-hour public; private option €515) • Return hotel transfer

✅ Included

Comfortable Vito or VW vehicle
Professional chauffeur service
Complimentary water for all passengers
2-hour public Bosphorus cruise

❌ Excluded

Tour guide services
Museum entrance fees
All meals, beverages, and personal expenses

📍 Meeting Point

Hotel transfer (European Side)

⚠️ Important Notes

•Tour includes 12 hours of driver and vehicle service
•Appropriate clothing is mandatory for religious sites
•Extra time requests are subject to additional charges
•Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays; Spice Bazaar is visited as alternative