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Istanbul Two Continents Walking Tour with Ferry & Public Transpor

By Istanbul Guide Services
Free cancellation available
Price is £154 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

This is more than a sightseeing tour—it's a complete Istanbul experience. In just one day, you'll explore two continents, travel by five iconic forms of public transport (Historic Tünel, Nostalgic Tram, Metro, Marmaray, and Ferry), and discover over 2,000 years of history. From the lively streets of Karaköy and İstiklal Avenue to the Grand Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque, the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Gülhane Park, and Üsküdar, every stop reveals a different chapter of Istanbul's storey. Led by a licensed local guide, you'll enjoy fascinating stories, hidden viewpoints, and authentic local experiences that go far beyond a typical Old City tour. Instead of simply visiting landmarks, you'll experience Istanbul like a local while exploring the city that connects Europe and Asia.

Activity location

  • Grand Bazaar
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Karaköy Pier
    • No:13 Rıhtım Caddesi
    • 34425, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Private English Guidance in English

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • Opening hours: Sun 09:00-15:00
  • English

Duration: 5 hours

Language options: English
Price details
£153.90 x 1 Adult£153.90
Total
Price is £153.90

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Public transport fares (Historic Tünel, Nostalgic Tram, Metro, Marmaray, and Ferry)
  • Inclusions
    Expert commentary on Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Istanbul history
  • Inclusions
    Professional Tour guide Services
  • Inclusions
    a Bottle of Complementary Water
  • Inclusions
    Local tips and recommendations for food, shopping, and sightseeing
  • Exclusions
    personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine in Sultanahmet
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (optional)

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Mosque dress code
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Karakoy Rihtim (Pass by)

Karaköy Tünel, opened in 1875, is the world's second-oldest underground railway still in operation

Istiklal Caddesi (Pass by)

Travelling by nostalgic tram on Istanbul's most famous avenue

Pera Museum (Pass by)

In Pera—Istanbul's most important district—are the Pera Museum and the Pera Palace Hotel, the most historic hotel, where many famous figures such as Agatha Christie have stayed.

Galata Tower (Pass by)

Galata Tower is one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks and offers one of the city's finest panoramic views. Originally built by the Genoese in 1348 as part of the defensive walls of the Galata colony, it was known as the Tower of Christ

Şişhane Metro Entrance (tunnel) (Pass by)

We take the metro from the Şişhane station, cross over the Golden Horn, and go to the Vezneciler station.

Grand Bazaar

  • 1h
The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. Construction began shortly after the conquest of Constantinople under the orders of Sultan Mehmed II in the 15th century, and over the centuries it grew into the commercial heart of the Ottoman Empire.

Cemberlitas Sutunu (Pass by)

The Çemberlitaş, also known as the Column of Constantine, is one of the oldest surviving monuments in Istanbul and an important symbol of the city's Roman heritage. It was erected in 330 AD by the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great to commemorate the dedication of Constantinople as the new capital of the Roman Empire.

Blue Mosque

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
The Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is one of Istanbul's most famous landmarks and one of the finest masterpieces of Ottoman architecture. It was commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I and built between 1609 and 1617 by the imperial architect Sedefkâr Mehmed Ağa, a student of the renowned architect Mimar Sinan.

Hagia Sophia Mosque (Pass by)

Hagia Sophia is one of the world's most extraordinary monuments, reflecting nearly 1,500 years of history and serving as a symbol of Istanbul's unique cultural heritage. Commissioned by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, it was completed in 537 AD after just five years of construction. At the time, it was the largest cathedral in the Christian world and remained unmatched in size and engineering for almost a thousand years.

Gulhane Park (Pass by)

Gülhane Park is one of the oldest and most beautiful public parks in Istanbul, offering a peaceful escape in the heart of the Historic Peninsula. Located beside Topkapı Palace, the park was once part of the palace's outer imperial gardens, reserved exclusively for the Ottoman sultans and members of the royal court. The name "Gülhane" means "House of Roses," reflecting the beautiful rose gardens that once flourished here.

Sirkeci Station (Pass by)

Sirkeci Railway Station is one of Istanbul's most iconic transport landmarks and a symbol of the city's historic connection between Europe and Asia. Located on the shores of the Golden Horn, near the entrance to the Bosphorus, the station has welcomed travellers from across the continent since its opening in 1890. cross to Asian Side of Istanbul via Subway

Uskudar Pier (Pass by)

Üsküdar is one of Istanbul's oldest and most charming districts, located on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus directly opposite the Historic Peninsula. For more than two thousand years, it has served as a gateway between Asia and Europe, welcoming merchants, pilgrims, soldiers, and travellers arriving from the East. Known as Chrysopolis ("City of Gold") in ancient times and later Scutari during the Ottoman period, Üsküdar has always held a strategic position in the city's history.

KIz Kulesi (Pass by)

We will see the Maiden's Tower from the Üsküdar waterfront and take a photo of it.

Karakoy Rihtim (Pass by)

We are returning to the tour's starting point by public ferry.

Suleymaniye Mosque

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Süleymaniye Mosque is one of the greatest masterpieces of Ottoman architecture and one of Istanbul's most important historical landmarks. Commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the famous imperial architect Mimar Sinan, the mosque was built between 1550 and 1557

Location

Activity location

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    Grand Bazaar
    • Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Karaköy Pier
    • No:13 Rıhtım Caddesi
    • 34425, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, İstanbul, Turkiye

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