The 7 Bus and Boat Tours in Turkey That Earn Their Fare

1.Side: Cabrio Bus and Boat Day Trip at the Green Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 107 reviews · 1 day · from $24Our pick

Review of Side’s Green Lake cabrio bus and boat day trip, with mountain views, lunch, mosque, waterfall, practical tips, and value advice.

“I had an amazing experience on this tour! I enjoyed every aspect of it, especially the refreshing and breathtaking Waterfall and Green Canyon. The scenic drive was also enjoyable, and Alex, our guide, provided us with great information. He was polite, entertaining, and engaging. My husband left his bag in Alex's van, but Alex was kind enough to drop it off for us. Overall, it was a memorable experience that I will cherish forever. Thank you, Spass Tour, for such a wonderful day trip!”

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2.Istanbul Bus and Boat: 5 Hours Guided City Tour & Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $150

Review of Istanbul’s six-hour bus and boat tour, with Bosphorus views, Küçüksu Pavilion, Eyüp, cable car rides, and practical booking tips.

“Staff davvero gentile e disponibile. Do' 3 stelle perchè non sono venuti a prenderci in hotel e hanno ritardato circa mezz'ora dall'ora stabilita. Navetta in pessime condizioni. Tour sul Bosforo carino ma non eccezionale.”

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3.Afternoon Bosphorus Boat and Bus Tour with cable car from Pierre Loti Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 25 reviews · from $35

See Istanbul from water and road on a Bosphorus cruise, Golden Horn bus tour, and Pierre Loti cable-car ride for $35.44.

“We were updated about our tour via “WhatsApp” simple & convenient. Our tour bus was clean & comfortable and our driver could guide us safely through the narrowness of gaps. Our tour guide was passionate & extremely knowledgeable Read more”

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4.Guided Europe and Asia Tour by Bus and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $79

Cross Istanbul by boat, bus, and cable car with breakfast, lunch, Beylerbeyi Palace, Çamlıca Mosque, and Bosphorus views.

“Punctual. Good organization. And our guide, Jim, was fantastic. Nayma as well. But, the meal quality in the boat was easily improveable.”

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5.Half Day Morning Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar visit (Bus and Boat Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $40

Cruise between Europe and Asia, view Istanbul’s waterfront landmarks, and shop at the Spice Bazaar on this practical half-day tour.

“The Egyptian Bazaar part of the tour is a scam where they take tourists to an extremely overpriced spice/candy shop named Ayfer Kaur. They will charge you more than $400 for a bit of Turkish Delight and some tea that you could buy elsewhere for maybe $30. If you go, I recommend you DO NOT BUY ANYTHING!”

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6.Bus and Boat Two Continents Tour in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $172

Review of Istanbul’s 8-hour Bus and Boat Two Continents Tour, with palace visits, Bosphorus cruise, lunch, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“The pick up at our Doubletree Hilton hotel downtown Europe side was prompt. Our family was the only ones on the bus. We first went to the Spice market and my husband bought 300 worth of saffron, Turkish coffee, tea for all ailments, peppRead more”

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7.Istanbul Heritage – Full Day Bus and Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $149Top rated

Explore Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Balat, and Bosphorus by bus and boat on a full-day tour with lunch and hotel pickup.

“The Istanbul Heritage tour is the perfect way to explore the city! Bus and boat excursions, main attractions: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Bosphorus. The guide was excellent, everything was well-organized. Tiring, but the experience was worth it! Highly recommend!”

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