The 7 Best Bus and Boat Tours in Turkey

1.Cabrio Bus and Boat Day Trip at the Green Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 107 reviews · 1 day · from $24Our pick

Travel from Side in an open-sided cabrio bus through orange groves and the Taurus Mountains. Cruise Green Lake for about an hour, eat lunch by the water, visit a mosque, and stop at Manavgat Waterfall. Guides such as Thomas and Alex are praised for clear, friendly commentary in several languages.

“I had an amazing experience on this tour! I enjoyed every aspect of it, especially the refreshing and breathtaking Waterfall and Green Canyon. The scenic drive was also enjoyable, and Alex, our guide, provided us with great information. He was polite, entertaining, and engaging. My husband left his bag in Alex's van, but Alex was kind enough to drop it off for us. Overall, it was a memorable experience that I will cherish forever. Thank you, Spass Tour, for such a wonderful day trip!”

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2.Istanbul Bus and Boat: 5 Hours Guided City Tour & Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend about six hours touring Istanbul by boat, bus, and cable car with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Bosphorus, Golden Horn, Küçüksu Palace or Rumeli Fortress, Ottoman landmarks, major bridges, and hilltop views near Eyüp. The tour ends in Sultanahmet Square, with no hotel drop-off.

“prompt pick up, great cruise and knowledgeable guide. Also, great value.Would highly recommend. It is longer though than half day due to hotel pick ups.”

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3.Afternoon Bosphorus Boat and Bus Tour with cable car from Pierre Loti Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 25 reviews · from $35

Combine a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise with a bus ride through Balat, Fener, the Golden Horn, and the Byzantine walls. At Pierre Loti Tepesi, ride the cable car down after seeing one of Istanbul’s finest city views. Pickup is offered from central hotels, and the guide may lead in more than one language.

“Wonderful tour guide explained everything with great detail. Timing was right. Visited the sites during a low season so we felt we were receiving a private tour. Crowds at sightseeing areas was understandable. Enjoyed snacks from places Pierre Loti, Ferry, and restaurant. Great pictures. Memorable chat with the tour guide.”

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4.Guided Europe and Asia Tour by Bus and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $79

Spend eight hours crossing Istanbul by boat and bus, with breakfast and lunch served onboard. Your English or Russian guide takes you to Beylerbeyi Palace, Camlica Hill, Camlica Mosque, and Pierre Loti Hill. Guide Jim and Nayma are part of the team, and Mondays substitute Miniaturk for the palace.

“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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5.Half Day Morning Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar visit (Bus and Boat Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $40

Start with central-hotel pickup, then see Istanbul from a private boat on a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia. Your guide points out Dolmabahce Palace and other waterside sights before a 45-minute Spice Bazaar stop. Expect a group of up to 50, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a short morning schedule.

“Pick up was a bit late ,but Beautiful boat tour. Guide was great. Totally recommend if you need a short tour”

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6.Bus and Boat Two Continents Tour in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $172

Spend about eight hours crossing Istanbul by minibus and boat. Visit the Spice Bazaar, Dolmabahce Palace, and Rumeli Fortress, cross from Europe to Asia by bridge, cruise the Bosphorus for 90 minutes, and eat lunch atop Camlica Hill. A guide such as Tuva may add useful history and stories about modern Istanbul.

“The pick up at our Doubletree Hilton hotel downtown Europe side was prompt. Our family was the only ones on the bus. We first went to the Spice market and my husband bought 300 worth of saffron, Turkish coffee, tea for all ailments, peppRead more”

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7.Istanbul Heritage – Full Day Bus and Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $149Top rated

Spend about 10 hours exploring Istanbul with hotel pickup, a professional English-speaking guide, entry to Hagia Sophia, a Bosphorus boat ride with lunch, and stops at the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Iron Church, and Balat. Expect a full schedule, walking, and a group of up to 25 people.

“The Istanbul Heritage tour is the perfect way to explore the city! Bus and boat excursions, main attractions: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Bosphorus. The guide was excellent, everything was well-organized. Tiring, but the experience was worth it! Highly recommend!”

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