Bosphorus Bike Tour
Price
Duration
Meeting Point
Include
-Guided Tour
-Bicycle and Helmet Rental
-Water Bottle
Exclude
Everything is included in the price.
About Tour
IMPORTANT INFO FOR BICYCLE TOURS
Tours are conducted with a minimum of 2 participants. For solo tours or groups larger than 2, please inquire about the price separately. You can make tour reservations through the payment channels available on our website or by transferring the fee to Reviva Tourism’s bank account. Cancellations made up to 24 hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made after 24 hours will be refunded at 50%.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
- Sunglasses or cycling glasses.
- Comfortable sports shoes.
About the Islands: The Princes’ Islands consist of 9 different islands in the Marmara Sea, part of Istanbul’s district. The four largest ones, which are ideal for day trips, are Büyükada, Heybeliada, Burgazada, and Kınalıada. The other five islands are named Sedef Island, Yassıada, Sivriada, Kaşık Island, and Tavşan Island.
Travel Programme
ROUTE
- We start our tour by picking up our bicycles, helmets, and necessary equipment from Reviva Tourism’s office in Galata. Since we are in Galata, we take a photo next to the Galata Tower before starting our tour.
- After Karaköy, we continue our route through Dolmabahçe, Beşiktaş, and Ortaköy (where we will take a break and have a “kumpir,” a baked potato dish). We then pass through Kuruçeşme and Arnavutköy before reaching Bebek. At Bebek Park, we take a short break after a few rounds of cycling. Ahead of us, there are Rumelihisarı, Baltalimanı, Emirgan, İstinye, Yeniköy, Tarabya, Kireçburnu, and Sarıyer, nearly reaching the shores of the Black Sea. We suggest turning back from Sarıyer because this route can be tiring for those who don’t cycle frequently due to its length. Yeniköy has some excellent bicycle-friendly cafes, making it a suitable place for a break on the way back, but we can also stop elsewhere, such as Kireç Burnu.
- Remember our promise for “kumpir”? Then, no stopping until we reach Ortaköy. Once we arrive in Ortaköy, we secure our bicycles and place our orders for “kumpir.” After enjoying our “kumpir,” we savor the fantastic view of Ortaköy. Don’t forget to take photos, of course.
- After Ortaköy, we pick up the pace and head back to Karaköy. Thankfully, Sultan Abdülaziz granted permission for the construction of the Tünel in 1869. Now, after this long Bosphorus tour, it’s our natural right to enjoy the world’s second-oldest metro.
- After reaching Tünel and Tünel Square, we take a group photo after a final tour, return our bicycles, and bid farewell.
