Istanbul · 2-HOUR EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 2-hour experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Istanbul’s 2-hour Bosphorus cruise, with palace views, free tea, audio guide, sunset stop at Maiden’s Tower, and practical booking tips.
“Worth the time. Enjoyed it a lot. Language of your highlights was excellent.Would recommend to friends”
See Istanbul from the Bosphorus on a two-hour guided cruise with sunset views, Ottoman palaces, famous mosques, and a small guide-led group.
“We had an amazing experience on the sunset cruise. Our tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable. My 15 and 12 year old children-and in-laws, enjoyed the experience. Always wonderful you can enjoy the experience for the water. I loved the ability to passively view and discover the city. Kerem was our tour guide and opened our eyes to the city and it’s rich history. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience or more knowledgeable and kind guide!”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus aboard a private yacht for two hours, with palace views, fresh snacks, drinks, and room for up to 12.
“This people called me many times before my booked fully paid trip asking to move my trip for 2 hours earlier, than at the end that have changed the meeting location which was 30 min far from existing one, I had to pay extra money for the taxi and spend another hour in Istanbul traffic, so bad experience. Because I booked it for my mother birthday for certain time and location close to our hotel. Boat is super old, it doesn’t worth the money, you can take cheaper one and it will be the same”
Make a 50ml signature perfume in Istanbul with an expert, 50-plus scents, Turkish tea, cookies, a recipe card, and a personal label.
“Really great activity to do with friends or partner. Terrific host. Good hospitality and great instruction.”
Review of Istanbul’s 2-hour private yacht tour, with Bosphorus landmarks, sunset views, refreshments, pricing, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Renting a boat is a good option, if you want to avoid the crowd and for having and intimate programme. You can order extra service (food, drink...etc.) but better to check your order on the spot too after embarking. The staff is nice and friendly. A host is wating for you to help to find the ship at the bay. Absolutely recommended.”
Walk Istanbul’s Old City from the Hippodrome to the Spice Market with an English-speaking guide in a compact two-hour tour.
“The tour was great - very informative. Recommended. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Review of Istanbul’s private Bosphorus yacht cruise, with hotel transfers, Old City views, palace sights, route advice, pricing, and booking tips.
“The yacht was beautiful and the staff attentive. Our tour guide was good. However, the cruise was not as described. Upon leaving the port, we turned the opposite way down the river away from the Blue Mosque and other historical sites. It turned out to be a relatively boring river, cruise, looking at mostly residential homes along the waterfront. while beautiful, we felt this was a waste of time, given our limited time in Istanbul. Upon asking the guide, whether or not we would see the Sites, he said “no we wouldn’t. This was not the itinerary”. However, that is what was published. Huge waste of money”
Review the 2-hour private Istanbul sunset yacht tour, with Bosphorus views, wine, tea, snacks, and practical advice on value.
“The boat‘s guide was nice and friendly, but unfortunately the boat itself was old and not so clean, the promised snacks were not served as it was written. They had water in plastic cans, the champagner was a sparkling wine that was too hot, the fruit plate was little and too less. So to sum up- the price was to high for the service that was offered. I am sure you can book better tours than this.”
Review of Istanbul’s private two-hour Bosphorus yacht tour, with hotel pickup, dinner onboard, night views, pricing, timing, and booking advice.
“Very nice experience. The team was helpful we had fun and we enjoyed just amazing thank all I recommend”
Review of Istanbul’s private 2-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise, with Ottoman palaces, Ortakoy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, tea, and private group service.
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