Yildiz Palace Museum Tours and Tickets

Istanbul is the world's only city that lies on two continents and this full-day small-group tour takes in the highlights of both the European and Asian sides. Explore the vibrant Spice Bazaar, cruise along the Bosphorus, tour the Ottoman-era Beylerbeyi Palace, and take in the views from Camlica Hill, Istanbul's highest point.

See Istanbul from three different vantage points on this 3.5-hour tour including a sightseeing cruise, panoramic tour and cable car ride. Take a scenic 1.5-hour cruise on the Bosphorus and admire top Istanbul attractions such as the Bosphorus Bridge and Rumeli Fortress from the water. Then, take a coach drive around the Golden Horn districts to see the former Jewish quarter, old city walls, iron-built St Stephens and other lesser-known treasures. Lastly, catch the cable car up Pierre Loti Hill to witness the stellar city views from its hilltop caf e.

Witness the beauty of Istanbul at dusk on this 1.5-hour evening sightseeing cruise and watch the sunset over both the European and Asian sides. The on board loud speaker will highlight all the sights as you sail past, so keep a look out for Topkapi Palace, Maiden's Tower, Ortaköy & Mecidiye Mosque, Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge and Cā±ragan Palace.

Istanbul is one of the world's greatest cities, and this hop-on hop-off tour offers a truly flexible way to explore it. Board your open-top, double-decker bus at any stop along the two routes, and enjoy the views as you listen to the audio commentary. Then, create your own sightseeing itinerary as you hop on and off at any of the stops to visit highlights such as the spectacular Topkapi Palace, the UNESCO-protected Hagia Sophia, the Egyptian Bazaar, and more. Your ticket is valid for 1 day or 2 days.

Step back in time to the heyday of the Ottoman Empire on a full-day tour of three spectacular Ottoman palaces. Your knowledgeable guide takes you through the sprawling Topkapi Palace and its harem section. Take a break for lunch in Sultanahmet (own expense), then continue to Dolmabahçe Palace, where the last Ottoman Sultan lived and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the first President of Turkey, entertained foreign visitors. Finally, enjoy a stroll through the gardens of Yildiz Palace, built in 1880 for the 34th Sultan.

Gaze over land and sea on this 3-hour guided Istanbul city tour with a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise. Aboard a comfy coach discover the lively neighborhoods of Fener and Balat and drive along the Golden Horn for spectacular views. With your expert guide experience the vibrant Spice Bazaar and then board a charming sightseeing cruise to traverse the Bosphorus viewing highlights like the Bosphorus Bridge and Rumeli Fortress.

Enjoy a 90-minute boat cruise on the Bosphorous River that offers excellent views of Istanbul's most iconic sights. Take in landmarks including Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Yā±ldā±z Park and Palace, and Beylerbeyi Palace as you glide down the Bosphorous River. You'll see mosques, minarets, palaces and lavish summer homes along the waterfront, along with quaint districts and smaller towns. The cruise provides a refreshing break from city sightseeing along with an intriguing look at life along this important river.

Visit a traditional spice bazaar, cruise the Bosphorus Strait, then take a shopping tour of Istanbul's distinctive handicrafts on a 7-hour city tour that includes round-trip transfer from your hotel or port. This guided tour offers an overview of the city sights, with all entrance fees included, and transport on an air-conditioned coach.