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Top 15 Istanbul Two Continents Tours

25 tours  ·  from $51

The good istanbul two continents tours fill up early and the best of them go first. Below: the 15 to book before you land, what each one includes and how they differ.

Istanbul Two Continents Tour By Bus And Bosphorus Cruise - Camlica Hill and Mosque: Istanbul from above
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Istanbul Two Continents Tour By Bus And Bosphorus Cruise

1.Istanbul Two Continents Tour By Bus And Bosphorus Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 525 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $108Our pick

Spend about 10 hours crossing Istanbul’s Asian and European sides by air-conditioned bus and boat. Visit Camlica Mosque, Beylerbeyi Palace, Eyüp Sultan Mosque, and Pierre Loti Hill, with lunch, a cable-car ride, and a two-hour Bosphorus cruise. English guides may include Gustavo, Burak, Murat, or Israel.

“It is a fun tour, and many sites are visited, which could take a week if you are doing it on your own. The tour guide was excellent and the planning from one site to the other was well done. You will get the site's history and then some time to be on your own and do what you want.”

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Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets - The Bosphorus ferry is part of the meal
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Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets

2.Two Markets, Two Continents with Culinary Backstreets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Spend about six and a half hours eating across Istanbul with a group of no more than seven. Start in Karaköy, cross the Bosphorus to Kadıköy, explore its market, and finish around Moda. Guides such as Esin, Ugur, Gonca, and Kadir add food, history, and local context.

“More than just a food tour, though the food was delicious! We tried many different Turkish foods in interesting locations and learned about Turkish culture/history along the way. This was my second trip to Istanbul, but I still learned so much from this tour. Our guide Gonca was a skilled storyteller who was full of energy the entire tour, I’d highly recommend them. It was also fun to chat with other English-speaking travelers throughout the tour.”

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Istanbul Boat Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace & Two Continents - The Spice Bazaar in 45 minutes
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Istanbul Boat Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace & Two Continents

3.Istanbul Boat Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace & Two Continents

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 80 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend about eight hours crossing Istanbul by coach, boat, and on foot. Visit the Spice Bazaar and Dolmabahçe Palace, cruise past Rumeli Fortress and Ottoman palaces, cross the Bosphorus Bridge, and finish at Çamlıca or Yeditepe Hill. English guiding is offered.

“The service was good the local guide brilliant I suffer with Tinnitus and could hear everything he was saying,and he was very informative. I could have done without the fashion show the jackets were well above my budget if including this helps with the price of the trip so be it. However excluding that I thoroughly recommend this trip. .”

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Taste of Turkey on Two Continents: From European Istanbul to Asian Kadikoy - The Spice Bazaar and the Limits of Market Time
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Taste of Turkey on Two Continents: From European Istanbul to Asian Kadikoy

4.Taste of Turkey on Two Continents: From European Istanbul to Asian Kadikoy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Start with Turkish breakfast near Eminönü, sample börek and menemen, then cross by ferry to Kadıköy for local snacks, lunch, coffee, and sweets. Groups stay small, with a maximum of eight. Guides including Erol, Gamze, Elif, Kim, and Tolga bring food, history, and neighborhood insight together.

“My partner and I got a private tour because there were no others. Our guide Gamze was incredible. She is a true local with extensive knowledge of not only the cuisine but history too. She was very personable and passionate which made the tour unforgettable. Highly recommend doing this tour within the first few days of your stay in Istanbul.”

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Taste of İstanbul Food Tour on Two Continents: in Europe & Asia - Asian-side specialties in Kadıköy
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Taste of İstanbul Food Tour on Two Continents: in Europe & Asia

5.Taste of İstanbul Food Tour on Two Continents: in Europe & Asia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend about five hours eating your way across Istanbul with an English-speaking guide, ferry rides, and 8 to 9 tastings. Try börek, pickle brine, lahmacun, stuffed mussels, rice, çiğ köfte, fish dürüm, dessert, Turkish tea, and coffee on both sides of the Bosphorus.

“We chose this tour because we were interested in seeing the differences between the two continents of the city. Definitely did not regret it. Walked through the spice market and tasted several teas, spices and Turkish delights. And we bought a few. Then We continued to frolic around the city and tasted so many different types of food and drinks. I was stuffed by the time we made it to the ferry to go across to the Asian side but I walked it off lol. I loved that we were shown restaurants off the beaten path instead of tourist spots. The food choices and combinations were definitely things I wouldn't…”

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Istanbul Two Continents Half-Day Afternoon tour - Starting the afternoon in central Istanbul
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Istanbul Two Continents Half-Day Afternoon tour

6.Istanbul Two Continents Half-Day Afternoon tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 54 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about four hours crossing from Istanbul’s European side to Asia by air-conditioned minivan. Visit Beylerbeyi Palace with an English-speaking guide, cross the Bosphorus Bridge, and pause at Camlica Hill for broad city views. Hotel pickup is offered, but hotel drop-off is not included.

“Great half day trip to the Asian side of Instabul. Crossing over the bridge you'll visit a palace and then up the hill for panoramic views! Beautiful!”

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Istanbul: Europe and Asia Tour By Bus And Bosphorus Cruise - Breakfast beside the Bosphorus
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Istanbul: Europe and Asia Tour By Bus And Bosphorus Cruise

7.Europe and Asia Tour By Bus And Bosphorus Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $113

Spend eight hours crossing Istanbul from Europe to Asia by bus and boat. Visit Beylerbeyi Palace, Çamlıca Hill and Mosque, enjoy lunch aboard the boat, and ride the Pierre Loti cable car. English, Spanish, and Russian guides are available.

“This tour is NOT suitable for Cruise Port passengers. It ends at the other end of Istanbul from the Galataport, and the tour operators accept NO responsibility to get you back to the starting point at the designated time (18:00). When we arrived at the European portion of the tour at 15:30, and learned that this portion would actually end at 18:30, and that it would take more than one hour to get us back to the Galataport, we had to get off the bus, and pay for a cab ourselves to get back on our own. They would do NOTHING to help us! [And their communication about pick up…”

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Istanbul: Best of One Day Two Continents Tour, Europe&Asia - Dolmabahçe Palace and the European shore
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Istanbul: Best of One Day Two Continents Tour, Europe&Asia

8.Best of One Day Two Continents Tour, Europe&Asia

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 34 reviews · from $136

Spend eight hours crossing Istanbul by coach, boat, and Bosphorus Bridge. Visit Dolmabahçe Palace, Çamlıca Hill, Rumeli Fortress, Pierre Loti Hill, and Eyüp Sultan Mosque with an English-speaking guide, lunch, and city-center hotel pickup.

“The excursion was very successful and the guide was friendly and cultured. However, lunch was disastrous. The meal arrived cold, no drinks, very ordinary restaurant. You are really stingy because for €240 for two you could offer a decent meal. As for the price of the day, after spending a week in Istanbul including 3 days with a certified guide, it is a real rip-off. Get youri guide, we gave!”

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Istanbul: Two Continents Evening Bus Tour with Commentary - Starting in Sultanahmet among Istanbul’s headline sights
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Istanbul: Two Continents Evening Bus Tour with Commentary

9.Two Continents Evening Bus Tour with Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 29 reviews · from $51Best value

Ride a double-decker bus from Sultanahmet across the Bosphorus and back, passing Hagia Sophia, Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, and more. You get Turkish or English hosting, multilingual audio commentary, internet access, and a clear look at Istanbul after dark.

“I couldn't take the tour because the service provider had it scheduled as a daytime tour and no longer had a bus available. I need a refund.”

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Istanbul Highlights: Two Continents Half-Day Tour - Starting at The Marmara Taksim
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Istanbul Highlights: Two Continents Half-Day Tour

10.Istanbul Highlights: Two Continents Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours · from $118

Join a bilingual guide for a three-hour Istanbul outing from The Marmara Taksim. Tour Dolmabahçe Palace, cross the Bosphorus Bridge by air-conditioned vehicle, and see the city from Çamlıca Hill. Guide Irai earned special praise, though the exact guide depends on your departure.

“The tour guide was good, and the coach was comfortable. The palace was fantastic, very ornate, with lots to see. Then we had a long drive across the bridge to view the east side of Istanbul. We stopped at a café for half an hour to see the view. However, we feel this long break should not have been part of the trip, as it made the tour not very good value for money.”

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Istanbul Full Day Europe and Asia Sides Tour - Starting early and crossing to Çamlıca Hill
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Istanbul Full Day Europe and Asia Sides Tour

11.Istanbul Full Day Europe and Asia Sides Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend 10 to 11 hours crossing Istanbul’s European and Asian sides with hotel pickup, Çamlıca Hill, Çamlıca Mosque, Beylerbeyi Palace, Pierre Loti, Eyüp Sultan Mosque, and a sunset Bosphorus cruise. Guide Meral has earned special praise, though groups can reach 50 people.

“Great tour. Did all the stops that were listed. Lunch was excellent! Tour started a bit late due to waiting for other guests!”

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Full Day Cruise Tour in Bosphorus and Two Continents - Starting at the Egyptian Spice Bazaar
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Full Day Cruise Tour in Bosphorus and Two Continents

12.Full Day Cruise Tour in Bosphorus and Two Continents

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $144

Spend about eight hours seeing Istanbul from water, road, palace, bazaar, and hilltop. Guides such as Aykut, Emel, and Murat have led this tour, which includes hotel pickup, a Bosphorus cruise, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çamlıca Hill, lunch, and a drive across the Bosphorus Bridge.

“El tour ha sido genial! Murat, el guía, super simpático y atento a las preguntas, te explica todo con muchos detalles y es super amable. Ha sido un placer. Muy cercano e interesado. Se adapta a las necesidades que tengas. El tour merece mucho la pena, no solo es un tour por el bosforo, que también, sino que ves mas cosas interesantes, sobretodo las vistas desde la prte asiática que si no fuera por el tour no visitarías. Además te hace unas fotos geniales :)”

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Two Continents Private and Guided Food Tour in Istanbul. - Exploring Kadikoy Market and Its Street Food
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Two Continents Private and Guided Food Tour in Istanbul.

13.Two Continents Private and Guided Food Tour in Istanbul.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $250

Spend four to five hours with a private English-speaking guide tasting Turkish breakfast, coffee, baklava, kokorec, mussels, and lunch. Start in Karakoy, cross the Bosphorus by ferry, and finish in Kadikoy. The guide may tailor the food stops to your group.

“Our guide Furkan was excellent and taught my family and I so much about Turkish cuisine and culture. Our tour came a tricky time because restaurants were starting to close again due to COVID. Despite this, Furkan went out of his way to find places for us to sample a wide variety of foods all over Istanbul. He showed us so many new dishes and restaurants that we wouldn't have been able to find on our own. He was a great host that truly loves talking about cuisine and it was one of the best tours my family has ever been on. If you're ever in Istanbul, I highly recommend…”

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Istanbul Street Food Tour: Private Taste of Two Continents - Grand Bazaar and the first market flavors
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Istanbul Street Food Tour: Private Taste of Two Continents

14.Istanbul Street Food Tour: Private Taste of Two Continents

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $127

Spend seven hours eating your way from Istanbul’s Old City to Kadikoy with a private guide. Try Turkish breakfast, simit, börek, lahmacun, döner, meze, baklava, and more, with tram and ferry rides included. Guide Erdem has also tailored routes to guests’ interests.

“The guide was very courteous. He walked at our pace. He was very knowledgeable about the history and culture. He was very friendly. I would highly recommend him for your Istanbul visit.”

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From Istanbul: Guided Europe and Asia Tour by Bus and Boat - Beylerbeyi Palace, Istanbul’s Asian-side Ottoman retreat
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From Istanbul: Guided Europe and Asia Tour by Bus and Boat

15.Guided Europe and Asia Tour by Bus and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $79

Spend eight hours crossing Istanbul by ferry, bus, and cable car, with breakfast and lunch served onboard. You’ll visit Beylerbeyi Palace, Çamlıca Hill, Çamlıca Mosque, and Pierre Loti Hill with an English or Russian guide. Jim and Nayma may lead the group.

“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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