Bosphorus Cruise with Cable Car Afternoon Tour
Visit Eyup Mosque, ride the cable car to Pierre Loti Hill, and cruise the Bosphorus in this scenic afternoon tour blending history, views, and spirituality.
Service Provider: Azure
Service Details
Begin your afternoon with a comfortable hotel pick-up and meet your licensed professional guide to explore the scenic and spiritual highlights of Istanbul’s Golden Horn and Bosphorus.
City Walls & Golden Horn Drive
Start with a drive along the legendary City Walls of Constantinople, once the formidable defense of the Byzantine Empire. Continue along the Golden Horn, the city’s historic natural harbor and cultural divide between old and new Istanbul.
Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari Mosque
Arrive at the revered Eyup Sultan Mosque, the burial place of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, a close companion of Prophet Muhammad. This sacred site holds deep spiritual significance and is one of Istanbul’s most visited pilgrimage destinations.
Cable Car Ride & Pierre Loti Hill
Ride the cable car to the top of Pierre Loti Hill, named after the French novelist who admired Istanbul’s mystique. Relax at the hilltop café while enjoying panoramic views of the Golden Horn below — a perfect photo stop and cultural pause.
Shopping Break
Descend and enjoy a brief shopping break at a local handicraft center, where you can find authentic Turkish goods, including textiles, ceramics, and souvenirs.
Bosphorus Cruise by Boat
Conclude your tour with a Bosphorus cruise by boat, gliding between Europe and Asia. View the elegant waterfront mansions, historic fortresses, grand palaces, and iconic landmarks such as the Maiden’s Tower, Ortaköy Mosque, Dolmabahce Palace, and Bosphorus bridges from the water. After the cruise, you will be transferred back to your hotel or may choose to continue exploring central Istanbul.
Tour Highlights
Rumeli Fortress, Anadolu Fortress, Walls of Constantinople, Bosphorus, Eyup Sultan Mosque and Tomb, Ortakoy Mosque, Uskudar, Pierre Loti Hill
Why Book This Service
- Enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Bosphorus, Istanbul’s most iconic waterway.
- Visit the sacred Eyüp Sultan Mosque, a deeply spiritual site.
- Ride the cable car up to the panoramic Pierre Loti Hill.
- Travel through centuries of history along the City Walls and Golden Horn.
- Ideal for an easy-paced afternoon of sightseeing and relaxation
What's Included
- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
- Professional Tour Guide
- Entrance fees, mentioned in the itinerary
- Bopshorus Cruise by Boat
- Transportation with non-smoking A/C bus
Please Note
- This is a half-day afternoon tour with a moderate pace and minimal walking.
- Cable car operation is subject to municipal schedules and weather conditions.
- Modest dress is required when visiting the mosque; women should bring a scarf.
- Shopping break is brief and focused on traditional Turkish crafts.
- Cruise is conducted on a shared passenger boat with live guide commentary.
- Tour ends with hotel drop-off or optional free time in central areas.
Meeting Point
At Your Hotel
Cancellation Details
Booking can be cancelled up to 3 day(s) before the tour start.
16 reviews for Bosphorus Cruise with Cable Car Afternoon Tour
Tour Pictures from Travelers
Un bel tour pomeridiano per chi vuole rilassarsi e scoprire il lato marittimo di Istanbul. La crociera è stata tranquilla con viste spettacolari, e il giro in funivia, seppur breve, è stato piacevole. Il nostro accompagnatore è stato gentile e disponibile.
整體來說是一次很輕鬆的半日遊，博斯普魯斯海峽的建築風景優美，特別是在陽光下閃耀著獨特的魅力。不過纜車部分稍微有點短暫，等候時間比實際乘坐時間長，有些可惜。但導遊很細心，沿途講解詳細，還幫忙安排拍照，非常貼心。如果在伊斯坦堡有空閒半天，這是個不錯的選擇。
博斯普魯斯海峽兩岸的風景真的讓人驚艷，沿途經過的宮殿和清真寺都非常壯觀，拍照特別美。船上有英文廣播，簡單介紹了這些建築的歷史背景，讓旅程更有深度。導遊很用心，幫我們拍了不少合影，還主動介紹了不少當地故事。如果天氣好的話，非常推薦這個遊船行程，放慢腳步享受伊斯坦堡的另一面。
I am very happy to visit a new scenic spot. I can see the whole of Istanbul, Europe and Asia from a high place. It is very beautiful.
It is a pity that the heavy rain did not let me stay too long. Thank you Azure team.
A perfect half-day with amazing scenery and a very informative guide.
Disfrutamos mucho del crucero por el Bósforo, especialmente cuando pasamos por debajo del Puente del Bósforo. El clima estaba perfecto para las fotos. El teleférico no nos pareció tan impresionante por el tiempo de espera, pero el guía hizo un excelente trabajo organizando todo y compartiendo datos interesantes de Estambul.
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Un paseo excelente, especialmente Bosphorus Cruise.
¡Qué experiencia tan maravillosa! El crucero por el Bósforo fue muy relajante y las vistas de los palacios y mezquitas desde el agua son impresionantes. El guía fue amable y nos ayudó a entender la historia de cada lugar. Aunque el paseo en teleférico fue corto, las vistas desde lo alto valieron la pena. Recomiendo hacerlo en una tarde soleada.
Uma tarde muito agradável navegando pelo Bósforo! A paisagem ao longo do rio é fantástica, cheia de palácios e fortalezas históricas. O teleférico foi divertido, embora rápido, mas o passeio vale a pena pelo visual. Nosso guia foi super atencioso e ajudou bastante durante todo o trajeto.