Beylerbeyi Palace & Eyüp District Tour
Tour Details
After your guide collects you from your chosen meeting point, you’ll cross the Bosphorus Bridge to get to the Asian side of the city. This suspension bridge was finished in 1988 and is over one kilometre long.
Once you get to the Asian side, you'll visit the Beylerbeyi Palace. This striking white marble building was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz in the 19th century as a summer residence.
The palace has 3 main entrances, 6 large halls, 24 rooms, all incredibly decorated, and a beautiful garden full of magnolias. Inside, the palace is embellished with Egyptian floor mats, crystal chandeliers from Bohemia, French clocks and beautiful china.
From here, we'll visit the Üsküdar district. We'll take a stroll in this colourful Bosphorus riverside district before we start our way back to the western part of Istanbul.
We'll then go to a traditional restaurant where we'll eat a meal consisting of soup or a cold appetizer, börek, chicken, meat or vegetable kebab with rice, and baklava or fruit. If you select the tour option without lunch, you'll have an hour of free time to grab a bite to eat from a local café. Next stop? On a full stomach, we'll visit the Basilica Cistern, the most important water reservoir of the city from Byzantine times.
We'll then head to the Eyüp district, a holy site for Muslims after Mecca. It's home to numerous landmarks including the impressive Eyüp Sultan Mosque and the Café Pierre Loti.
The last stop of the tour is at one of the city’s most famous coffee houses. Café Pierre Loti is situated at the top of Pierre Loti Hill with beautiful views of the Golden Horn.
The tour will end in the centre of Sultanahmet or the Taksim neighbourhood, whichever you prefer.
Meeting Points
This tour includes pickup at the following points:
- Marmaray Sirkeci İstasyonu, at the Sirkeci Gar entrance, at 9 am
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Ataturk Cultural Center (Atatürk Kültür Merkezi) at 8:30 am
Other Similar Activities
This activity will stop operating in March 2025. However, if you have a holiday already planned, we recommend you book the following tour, where you'll also see the Eyüp and the Basilica Cistern:
More Information
Duration
7 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Transportation by air conditioned minibus or bus
Official English–speaking guide
Priority access to the landmarks included in the tour
Meal with different courses to choose from (optional)
Not included
Drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 36 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
Provider
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Euromarmara Turizm
Corporate name: Euromarmara Turzim AS
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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