Private guided
Istanbul6–8 hours
Highlights of Istanbul Private Tour
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Custom quote request · charged in EUR
Final quote in EUR after route details.
Small group
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.Booking request · no payment nowTÜRSAB #18704
Golden Horn by Ferry Tour is a small group, licensed-guide Istanbul experience lasting about 4–5 hours. The published price starts at €100 per person; children aged 3–5 receive 30% off and infants aged 0–2 are free. The listed inclusions begin with Licensed English-speaking guide and Ferry transportation. You can request a date online without a card or payment; it becomes a confirmed booking only after TourThese checks availability and sends written confirmation. Book directly with TourThese, a TÜRSAB-licensed agency (#18704), with no marketplace markup and WhatsApp support.
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 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 is repeated in your written confirmation.
- 1Ferry to Balat neighborhood
- 2St. George Cathedral
- 3Colorful stairs
- 4Colorful Balat houses
- 5Sveti Stefan Church
- 6Cable car to Pierre Loti Hill
- 7Optional stop: Spice Bazaar
Logistics
- Duration & meeting point
- 4–5 hours. Hotel meeting point.
- Group
- Small group · min 3 pax
- Booking
- An online submission is a pending request. TourThese checks availability and sends written confirmation by email and WhatsApp.
Highlights
- Istanbul culture tour, 4–5 hours
- Licensed English-speaking guide (TÜRSAB #18704)
- Small group · min 3 pax
- Written confirmation by email and WhatsApp before the tour
- Meeting: Hotel meeting point
Included in this 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
Licensed guide
Private or group format is stated on each product
Free cancellation
Up to 12 hours before the tour
Human WhatsApp support
Direct help before and after your booking
Frequently asked
Istanbul tour FAQ
01How much is the Golden Horn by Ferry Tour?
It starts from €100 per person. The booking form recalculates the total from adults, children and the selected option; written confirmation repeats that total before the booking is final.
02What is the tour format?
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?
Free cancellation up to 12 hours before departure; non-refundable after that.
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