# Istanbul Lunch Cruise & Two Continents Tour

- URL: https://bosphorussunset.com/tour/istanbul-lunch-cruise-two-continents-tour/
- Language: en
- Type: product
- Last updated: 2026-04-24T13:59:25+03:00

## Product Details

- **Price:** EUR 116
- **Regular price:** EUR 150
- **Sale price:** EUR 116
- **Rating:** 4.82 / 5
- **Review count:** 91
- **Categories:** Bosphorus Lunch Cruise, Daily City Tour, Istanbul City Tour, Popular Tours, Walking Tour

## Summary

Full-day combined tour: morning walking tour of the European side (Spice Market, Süleymaniye viewpoint), Bosphorus lunch cruise at midday, afternoon on the Asian side (Çamlıca Hill panorama, Beylerbeyi, Kuzguncuk). From €116 per person — licensed guide, hotel pickup, lunch and transport included.

## Description

Two continents in a day, with lunch on the water

This is a full day — about eight hours — combining a land tour of both sides of Istanbul with a Bosphorus lunch cruise in the middle. It solves a real problem travellers have: you want to stand on the Asian side, see the palaces, eat properly, and be back by evening, without hiring a private driver or stitching together separate tours.

Morning is on the European side. A guide meets your hotel (central districts covered), and you visit the Spice Market, the Süleymaniye Mosque viewpoint, and cross over the Galata Bridge. You board the boat around midday at Eminönü. Lunch is served during the sail — Turkish mezze spread, grilled main, salad, dessert — and the guide continues narrating what you're passing.

The boat drops off on the Asian side at Üsküdar, where a minibus picks you up for the afternoon: Çamlıca Hill for the panoramic view of both continents at once, Beylerbeyi Palace from the outside, and a short walk through the Kuzguncuk neighbourhood — one of the oldest residential streets in Istanbul. Return to hotels by early evening.

Who this is for: travellers on tight schedules who want both continents covered, anyone curious about the less-touristed Asian side, repeat visitors who've done the main sites already. If you want just the cruise without the land portion, see the lunch cruise (€45). If you want only the Old City land tour, see the full day city tour.

Practical: comfortable walking shoes — roughly 3–4 km on foot total. Mosque visits require shoulders and knees covered; headscarves provided at entry for women. Hotel pickup/drop-off included within central Istanbul districts.

## Recent Reviews

- **Carolyn Simmons** ★★★★★ — What a fantastic way to end our trip! This tour was the perfect finale. The Bosphorus cruise was breathtaking, and our guide was so informative about all the palaces. Beylerbeyi Palace is a beautiful hidden gem. Highly, highly recommend.
- **Alexander Bailey** ★★★★★ — An excellent, well-paced tour. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The Bosphorus cruise offers spectacular views of the city. The visit to the Spice Bazaar was a feast for the senses. A great introduction to Istanbul.
- **Lily Robinson** ★★★★★ — Absolutely brilliant. The highlight was cruising the Bosphorus, seeing Dolmabahce and Ciragan palaces from the water. The stop at the Spice Bazaar was great for picking up some Turkish delight. Our guide made the history so interesting.
- **Benjamin Cohen** ★★★★★ — An unforgettable journey through history. Starting at the Theodosian Walls was powerful. The Bosphorus cruise was smooth and offered postcard-perfect views. The stop at the silk weaving place was interesting. A fantastic way to spend eight hours in this incredible city.
- **Chris James** ★★★★★ — A fantastic tour from start to finish. The guide was knowledgeable and passionate. The Bosphorus cruise offers unparalleled views of Istanbul. Crossing to Asia and seeing Camlica Hill was the perfect way to see the city from above. Highly recommended.

## Translations

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