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What are people saying about Rumeli Fortress (Rumeli Hisari)
Rouzana_H, Jun 2023
Very good experience
Very nice tour guide and clean boat. The hotel pick up was great the drop off could have been arranged a bit better. I wished the tour guide provided more details on the sights we passed by
Rodrigo_S, Dec 2024
Must go!
Absolutely love it! The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. I did this tour solo and was amazed!
Reed_P, Jul 2024
Excellent Tour, but did NOT stop at Rumeli Fortress
It was a very good trip. The pickup at the hotel was great. However, it was a three hour cruise only and did not stop at Rumeli Fortress for an hour as was stated. Turned out that was fine for us since it was seriously hot out and we had less desire to go walk around as we did when we booked this. However, I am not sure why it did not end up being the trip that was advertised.
gabor_h, Jan 2024
Here is what i thought:...
Here is what i thought: booking, tour operator reply for questions fast, great. Transfer great on time. Tour: is good bit the one hour stop over is a waste unless you really think will clime up the the small fortress. Nobody did it so just a restaurant time. You dont jeed this one hour. Tour guide telling the h history just a bit what was more than enough and it was im several languarge. So if you want a safe tour its great and you have one hour to just have a tea
Mohammed_H, Dec 2023
Great boat trip with amazing sights
Good short trip with one stop. Very enjoyable. Staff very friendly and the sights are amazing. The Rumeli Fortress stop could have been a little longer.
CHARLENE_P, Dec 2024
Great tour
The tour was quite educational, with a guide who demonstrated extensive knowledge about each site. He allowed sufficient time for photographs and personal exploration when needed. However, the night boat tour felt excessively long, leading me to disembark early when we returned to the dock to pick up additional tourists. I rated it four stars because the guide often neglected to ensure the group was together when moving to the next location; he would simply proceed without checking on everyone. I suggest bringing a headscarf, as it is required in most exhibits, and purchasing your Hagia Sophia Mosque ticket online to avoid higher charges. For first-time visitors to the country, I would recommend this tour, with a different guide.
Harold_S, Nov 2023
Enjoyed the tour
Good tour. We enjoyed the view and mostly the narration. We had good weather and enjoyed the tea provided. Recommend you have WhatsAP to communicate with the operator if necessary.
Christine_F, Jun 2023
Warm welcome to the experience
Welcoming….The warm welcome to the boat and introduction to the rules of the cafe. The way everyone no matter what their background was well treated.
david_m, Oct 2023
Relaxing day cruise
A bit chaotic on the pick up and drop off from the hotel, but I was picked up and dropped off as promised. The cruise was as relaxing as I expected it to be. I didn't realise there was a one hour lunch stop. Although they tried I stayed on the boat and if you can I would recommend it. I had an extra 20 cruise as it had to go from the mooring to let other boats dock, not sure if I should be saying that but it's too late now. Great day out
Rashmitant_P, Jun 2023
Boat tour
The boat was big and nice. The photographer took nice pictures with traditional clothes. My wife loved the experience
Iwan_B, Apr 2023
A great value trip and sightseeing
From the great pickup and drop off service to the boat it self , this has been a very enjoyable experience and great value. Good commentary on board and plenty of space with complimentary tea/coffee and Wi-Fi . The hour at the castle free time was just right. Crew on board very helpful also.
Gloria_T, Sep 2023
Cruise boat, comfort & staff excellent.
The boat was clean, lots of seating, in shade or sun depending on your choice, left on time & back on time. Commentary in several languages. The tour operator picked us up from our hotel & dropped us back, no problem. The elder man organising us at the SeaLand company(ex Seaman) was a lovely warm character & it was a pleasure to talk to him. The stop at Rumelli Fortress was dreadful really, as most of it closed due to restoration.
Until that’s finished, don’t bother, the gardens are dry and a mess & there’s very little of interest to see, unfortunately it’s not until you get inside you find that out so a waste of money really. Perhaps SeaLand should remove it from their itinerary until it’s done & for sure whoever controls Rumelli should close it to all Visitors.
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Due to its historical significance and well-preserved architecture, Rumeli Fortress is a must-visit for history buffs.
Bring your camera to capture the views from the fort’s lookout points.
There are lots of steps within the fortress, making it inaccessible to travelers with mobility issues.
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