Short Guided Bosphorus Cruise

Istanbul, Turkey

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Gaze over Europe and Asia in one journey on this Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul. Settle on a spacious boat and view the city’s Asian and European sides as your guide shares facts and tales about the sights. See landmarks including the Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and Asian-side Ottoman ‘yali’ mansions, as well as the Bosphorus Bridge, from the water.

Guided Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul
Sail along the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia
See top Istanbul sights including the Dolmabahçe Palace and Rumeli Fortress from the water
View the Bosphorus Bridge, Asian-side Ottoman villas, and more
Learn about the sights via onboard commentary from a guide
Choice of morning or afternoon departure

What's Included

Professional guide
Local taxes

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Alemdar, Divan Yolu Cd. No:16, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.3:45 pm

Itinerary

Meet your guide in central Sultanahmet, and walk along heading to the departure pier on the Bosphorus.

The Bosphorus connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea, forming a natural border between Europe and Asia, and making Istanbul the world’s only city to straddle two continents. A cruise along the strait offers a unique opportunity to sail between two continents, viewing their waterfronts and skylines in one scenic journey.

Find a comfortable spot on your spacious boat and enjoy your first views of Istanbul from the water as your vessel pulls away. Then, sail along the strait, enjoying the offshore breezes and passing sights such as the Dolmabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Ciragan Palace, and medieval Rumeli Fortress.

Along the way, listen as your guide shares background about the landmarks, and points out other sites of interest that you might otherwise have missed. Gaze at the grandiose 'yali'—wooden Ottoman mansions—along the Asian waterfront, and drink in views of the Bosphorus Bridge, with the domed- and minaret-studded skyline of the European side.

Dock back at the pier, and finish with a drop-off at the original Sultanahmet meeting point.

Dolmabahce Palace (Pass By)

Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)

Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass By)

Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)

Turista Travel Agency (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure port location and route may changed based on weather conditions or other reasons beyond control of local service provider
Not wheelchair accessible
Please indicate preferred departure time in Special Requirements field at time of booking
Please be at meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to departure

Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.4

based on 5 reviews

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Christiebehta, Jun 2023

This was an awful experience. There were way too many people on the boat to have an enjoyable experience. It was difficult to move around and try to take pictures. There is also a makeshift roof on the boat, further making it difficult to observe things. Food was way overpriced and there were people dressed in costumes, asking for money to take pictures. Was very disappointed.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Sometimes our boats can be very crowded in high season. During the 2-hour long boat ride,it is optional to take food and costume photos.

Fraudulent Details of the Tour

Wasim_S, Dec 2021

The details of the tour are incorrect, false and fraudulent. There is no mini van pick and drop included. The tour guide makes you walk a fair distance up and down in snowy cold breeze. (My wife got unwell and had muscle cramps due to the unexpected long walk).

Response from Host, Dec 2021

Dear, it is already written in the tour details that pick up and drop off of the minibus is not included.You walk from the meeting point to the port same as like everybody. All information is written in the tour details.