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Golden Horn by Ferry Tour

Hidden gems around the Golden Horn by public ferry, along Istanbul's most instagrammable streets.

Istanbul4–5 hoursFree cancellation up to 12h before.Reserve now, pay laterTÜRSAB #18704

Golden Horn by Ferry Tour is a private, licensed-guide Istanbul tour for your group only — about 4–5 hours, planned one-to-one around your hotel, pace and interests. Pricing is from €100 per group, charged in EUR with no marketplace markup. It includes Licensed English-speaking guide and Ferry transportation. You book directly with TourThese, a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (#18704): share your dates and group size on WhatsApp for a quote — no card needed to request — with free cancellation up to 12 hours before.

The finer details

Explore the hidden gems around the Golden Horn via public ferry and snap photos in the highly instagrammable neighborhood of Balat.

Choose this private tour if...

You want a small-group experience — not a 50-seat coach — with a licensed local guide.
You prefer planning the walk one-to-one with a local operator on WhatsApp rather than a scripted stop-and-go.
You want the route shaped around your hotel, pace and which sites matter most to you.
You value clear pricing in EUR and a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (#18704).

Route Details

The route below follows the official 2026 itinerary. The exact order can shift with traffic, opening hours, weather and your group, and we confirm it with you on WhatsApp before the tour.

  1. 1Ferry to Balat neighborhood
  2. 2St. George Cathedral
  3. 3Colorful stairs
  4. 4Colorful Balat houses
  5. 5Sveti Stefan Church
  6. 6Cable car to Pierre Loti Hill
  7. 7Optional stop: Spice Bazaar

Logistics

Duration & meeting point
4–5 hours. Hotel meeting point.
Group
Small group · min 3 pax
Booking
Confirmed directly over WhatsApp. Cancellation is not possible within the last 12 hours of the tour.

Highlights

  • Istanbul culture tour, 4–5 hours
  • Licensed English-speaking guide (TÜRSAB #18704)
  • Small group · min 3 pax
  • Planned and confirmed over WhatsApp before the tour
  • Meeting: Hotel meeting point

Included in the Private Tour Request

  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Ferry transportation

Not Included Yet

  • Lunch & beverages
  • Museum entries
  • Transportation (optional)

Book direct with the operator

Why book with TourThese, not a marketplace

TÜRSAB-licensed agency

Registered travel agency #18704

Private licensed guide

One guide, planned 1-to-1 around your pace

Free cancellation

Up to 12 hours before the tour

A real human on WhatsApp

Direct operator — typically replies in minutes

Frequently asked

Istanbul private tour FAQ

01How much is the Golden Horn by Ferry Tour?
It starts from €100 per person. The final price is confirmed on WhatsApp based on your group size and options.
02Is this a private tour?
This tour runs as: Small group · min 3 pax. TourThese is a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (#18704) led by founder Tufan Albaycan.
03Can I customize the itinerary?
Yes. Share your hotel, dates, pace and which sites matter most to you on WhatsApp, and the guide adjusts the walking route before confirmation.
04What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation is not possible within the last 12 hours before the tour, per our 2026 conditions.

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€100/ group