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Ortakoy, Istanbul

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An artsy neighborhood under the first Bosporus bridge, Ortakoy offers trendy boutiques, seaside nightclubs, cafes, restaurants, and many historical monuments. This small fishing village literally "in the middle" of the European Bosporus became a cosmopolitan area during the reign of the Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. The communities of Turks, Greeks, Armenians, and Jews all left their mark on the neighborhood, which features historical baths, palaces, mansions, mosques, a church, and a synagogue. Stop for refreshment at one of the tea terraces overlooking the strait. Do not miss the Ortaköy Mosque, a late example of Istanbul's imperial mosques, and the Çırağan Palace, which houses one of the most luxurious hotels in the city. For travelers who use our custom trip planner, Istanbul holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Ortakoy and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.

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FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

4.8

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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FROM $26 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht Istanbul Bosphorus (with Live Guide) Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht Istanbul Bosphorus (with Live Guide)

4.8

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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FROM $33 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2.5 Hours Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht 2.5 Hours Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

4.9

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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FROM $39 BOOK WITH VIATOR TURNATOUR: Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus with Traditional Show TURNATOUR: Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus with Traditional Show

3.6

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

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FROM $92 BOOK WITH VIATOR Guided Bosphorus Strait and Black Sea Day Cruise from Istanbul with lunch Guided Bosphorus Strait and Black Sea Day Cruise from Istanbul with lunch

4.4

Duration: 10 hours

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FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show

4.3

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Dance Shows Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Dance Shows

4.3

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $81 BOOK WITH VIATOR Istanbul Lunch Cruise - Extended Bosphorus Cruise up to the Black Sea Istanbul Lunch Cruise - Extended Bosphorus Cruise up to the Black Sea

4.7

Duration: 4 to 5 hours

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FROM $38 BOOK WITH VIATOR Evening Sunset Cruise in Istanbul Evening Sunset Cruise in Istanbul

3.6

Duration: 2 hours

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FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bosphorus Dinner Cruise - All inclusive Bosphorus Dinner Cruise - All inclusive

3.8

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $54 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All Inclusive) Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All Inclusive)

4.1

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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FROM $180 BOOK WITH VIATOR Istanbul Photography Tours Istanbul Photography Tours

5.0

Duration: 5 to 6 hours

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By Ravanka

One of the best sea views in Istanbul! This location is always full of people, both with tourists and locals. People live to buy “simit” or take their food and wait for a beautiful Sunrise. Ortakoy.... more

One of the best sea views in Istanbul! This location is always full of people, both with tourists and locals. People live to buy “simit” or take their food and wait for a beautiful Sunrise. Ortakoy.... more »
By Sawsan J

“Hafiz kerim” delight shop in ortakoy is a rip off and rude non polite staff, overpriced 10 times more than other places,

“Hafiz kerim” delight shop in ortakoy is a rip off and rude non polite staff, overpriced 10 times more than other places, more »
By Waza28

One of the favorite spots for the locals as well as tourists. Grand Mecidiye Mosque also known as Ortaköy Mosque. Beautiful scenery by the Bosphorus. There are small stalls where you can purchase...

One of the favorite spots for the locals as well as tourists. Grand Mecidiye Mosque also known as Ortaköy Mosque. Beautiful scenery by the Bosphorus. There are small stalls where you can purchase... more »