Istanbul Asian Side Tour: Bosphorus Bridge Drive, Camlica Hill and Beylerbeyi Palace Visit
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Experience the best of Istanbul's Asian side with a tour that includes driving on the iconic Bosphorus Bridge, visiting the stunning Camlica Hill for panoramic views, and exploring the opulent Beylerbeyi Palace. Discover the city's wealth and beauty on this unforgettable adventure.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bosphorus Bridge - Your morning starts with a trip toward the Bosphorus Bridge, an architectural masterpiece that connects 2 continents. Travel 197 feet (60 m) above water, cross the contemporary steel structure, and admire an expansive view of both sides of the city.
  • Camlica Hill - Ascend to one of the highest points in Istanbul, Camlica Hill, and absorb a panorama of the city—a great photo opportunity. This idyllic spot is scattered with small cafés and tea-houses and surrounded by pine trees and well-maintained lawns, making it a favorite leisure spot for locals and tourists.

Admission fee: 300 TRY for tourist

  • Beylerbeyi Palace - Lying under the legs of the Bosphorus Bridge is the Beylerbeyi Palace, the elegantly-furnished 19th-century summer residence of the Ottoman sultans. From Bohemian crystal chandeliers and Hereke-type carpets to Arabic-inscribed ceilings and stately rooms, explore the Ottoman house plan, where nearly everything is symmetrical.

Admission fee: 250 TRY

  • Bagdat Street - For a sample of modern Istanbul, visit Bagdat Street. Lined with sidewalk cafés, swaying trees, and chic boutiques and shops, this is the place to be for the fashionable, local Sunday-brunch crowd.
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guided tour of Asian Side of Istanbul & Beylerbeyi Palace
  • English-Speaking & Professional Tour Guide
  • Transportation from/to the Meeting Point
What's Not Included
  • Admission Fees to Musuems.
  • Food & Beverages.
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Beylerbeyi Palace admission fee: 200 TRY approx. 7 EUR
  • Camlica Hill admission fee: 300 TRY approx 10 EUR
Additional Information

Navigate across the Bosphorus Bridge linking Europe to Asia. Ascend to Camlica Hill, the city’s summit, to revel in the majestic cityscape spread across its seven hills. Explore the opulent 19th-century summer home of the Ottoman Sultans at Beylerbeyi Palace. A stroll through the chic boutiques and traders of Baghad Street reveals the opulence of Istanbul.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriate
Location
Hereke Carpets
Nuru Osmaniye Caddesi
Meeting Point: Hereke Halı (Hereke Carpets) Meeting Point Coordinates (Latitude & Longitude): 41.010233027453424, 28.972806646594854
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jeffzm92
Jun 7, 2020
Excellent Experience - Güran was a excellent tour guide with a wide knowledge on Intanbuls history i will definitely be coming back to turkey and use his as a tour guide
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Rdrcounseling
Jul 7, 2018
A Wonderful Day! - I had a lovely day with Gurcen! He was on time, his English was good, he was accommodating and eager to take me to all of the places I want to go. He laid out a tour route and suggested something I hadn't listed. There was no hurry or stress of any kind. Communicating with him electronically made everything flow smoothly. I recommend him as he is a good guide and a friendly and enjoyable person. Janie from New Orleans
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Arneada_r
Oct 31, 2023
Don't Eat the Lunch - The Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill. Both were beautiful places to learn of some of the history on the Asian side of Istanbul. I enjoyed them both. Also the market place. What I did not enjoy was the rip-off at the restaurant that was recommended by the tour guide. It was the most expensive lunch for 2 people I have ever had in the world, $124.91. I don't recommend going with the tour recommendation on where to eat lunch. I was very surprised and disappointed and felt it was geared to take advantage of tourists who obviously don't know any better. Sad but true.
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