Enjoy Istanbul’s Bosphorus:2-Hour Daytime, Sunset & Night Cruises
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Istanbul, Turkey
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Wifi on Board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Easily accessible by public transportation, with a starting point in the city center of Eminönü.
- Soda/PopBeverages are not included
- Hotel pickup Drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Travels in Istanbul Adventure TourismAhi Çelebi, Cami Sahili, 34134 Fatih, Sarıdemir, 34134 Eminönü/İstanbul, Türkiye
Please locate NARAL BOAT, an EMBAK Cooperative member, near Ahi Çelebi Mosque on the shore behind Istanbul Ticaret University. Please note that meeting points and times may vary by up to 1 km and 30 min due to dock availability.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Galata Koprusu (Pass By)
Galata Tower (Pass By)
Istanbul Resim Ve Heykel Muzesi, Mimar Sinan Guzel Sanatlar Universitesi (Pass By)
Dolmabahce Mosque (Pass By)
Dolmabahce Palace (Pass By)
Ortakoy (Pass By)
Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)
Bosphorus Strait (Pass By)
Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (Pass By)
Hidiv Kasri (Pass By)
Anadolu Hisari Fort (Pass By)
Kucuksu Pavilion (Pass By)
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Bosphorus
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
KIz Kulesi (Pass By)
TopkapI Palace (Pass By)
Yeni Camii (Pass By)
Suleymaniye Mosque (Pass By)
Askeri Muze ve Kultur Sitesi KomutanlIgI (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- There is stairs to get on the boat, not recommended for the people who can't step
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 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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Featured review
Sampath_A
We had an amazing experience on the Bosphorus tour as a family! The cruise was smooth, relaxing, and offered breathtaking views of Istanbul from the water. It was the perfect way to slow down and take in the beauty of the city from a unique perspective.
One of the highlights was stopping on the Asian side just in time for sunset — absolutely magical! Watching the sun dip behind the skyline while sipping freshly served tea made it feel truly unforgettable.
The atmosphere was calm, family-friendly, and very well-organized. We’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Istanbul — especially families looking for a peaceful and scenic tour
Reviews
4.9
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akhmetovaalfiyam, Jul 2026
Great experience! Very informative! beautiful views. There is a snack store inside the boat. Really enjoyed this tour! Thank you!
Kathy_S, Jul 2026
Easy location to find, upper deck is covered with light filtering canvas, nice narrative by the guide. Excellent value. A great way to see waterfront buildings and architecture.
Jennifer_H, Jul 2026
The best part of our day in Istanbul. Soothing and relaxing. Just the right amount of breeze. A lovely Asian narrator to explain the highlights and draw our attention to what we were seeing. I give this excursion two thumbs up!
Anneliese_R, Jul 2026
We enjoyed our 2 hour trip on the Bosphorus! The information provided by the guide was very helpful for understanding what we were seeing. This was a great activity to help us get introduced to Istanbul!
Nauman_C, Jul 2026
I had an amazing experience on this cruise. Olga was an amazing guide and explained the history clearly and not only kept us engaged but also my kids which is not easy to do.
Jorg_L, Jun 2026
It includes 1 stop for coffee shopping and/or food. Bring sunglasses and a hat. Wear sunscreen. Very fascinating, educational trip. Lots of other cool boats/ships wandering about
Peter_D, Jun 2026
Great value for money, a full 2 hour cruise, great pictures of the sunset, easy to understand meeting-point instructions (sent to us on the afternoon before the cruise) and a fabulous ‘live’ audio commentary in both English and Turkish. Very highly recommended.
Angie_G, Jun 2026
The cruise was great as we passed by all the sites and our guide was awesome as telling us the facts of each site! Highly recommend it
Faheema_V, Jun 2026
The boat was lovely and the guide spoke clearly and explained sites well. However its not a 2 hour boat ride as stated
We were back and off the boat in one hour 30 minutes. Which was disappointing and not value for money.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the boat and the guide. We sincerely apologize that the tour was shorter than expected due to technical reasons. We appreciate your understanding and will do our best to ensure this does not happen again.
Jeremy_D, Jun 2026
Good overview of Istanbul from the sea, a stopover on the quieter Asian side, which was a pleasant change of pace
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your feedback! Much appreciated!
Aiman_M, Jun 2026
It was very fun and we got to see many famous buildings and the tour was way longer than I expected so it was a lovely surprise. The staff was very kind too and very cooperative even though we arrived a little late.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're glad to hear you had a good time on the tour. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
Ruba_H, Jun 2026
The trip was informative and the timing at sunset was perfect for taking pictures. Our guide Olga was very friendly. The tea and cookies were a nice touch.
Ona_G, Jun 2026
It was a very nice experience. Good value for money. But it was very crowded on the boat, complicated to get a sitting place on the open deck until big group of passengers went off on the asian side.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the tour. We apologize that the boat felt crowded during your experience. We truly appreciate your comments and will continue working to improve our services. We hope to welcome you again.
Oliva_M, Jun 2026
The personnel that gave the tour did great in explaining everything, being friendly and professional. The only thing is that the smell of the boat exhaust was pretty bad. If something could be done to prevent the exhaust coming inside of the boat would have made it even better and avoided me to be nauseous. By the way the the cookies and tea were very yummy!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the tour. We appreciate your comments regarding the exhaust smell and will take them into consideration.
TOMASZ_G, Jun 2026
Very comfortable, pleasant cruise. Two adorable cruise guides tell you everything you need to know about what you see during the trip. Comfy chairs on the upper deck so you have enough space for yourself. An 1-hour long stay on the Asian bank of Bosphorus is a nice addition. Thanks!
Juliana_T, Jun 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed the two-hour cruise, which offered fantastic value for money. The experience aboard Naral Istanbul was exceptionally well organized, and Ms. Olga’s commentary in both English and Russian was outstanding. Highly recommended!
Virginia_K, Jun 2026
Beautiful and fun. Loved the bait and the trip around the city. The tour guide gave great info about the city
Donald_K, Jun 2026
1100 hr departure on the Naral. “A three hour tour, a three hour tour”.
Great dual language guide. Very knowledgeable of the Bosphorus Strait. Captain threaded the needle into port upon conclusion of trip. Great trip. Bring a jacket!!!
Suzanne_S, May 2026
The two hour cruise was a great way to see the city from the water, and learn a bit more about the sites. Unfortunately there were a lot of screaming, crying children on board, which made listening to the guide quite difficult. The guide was very good, and provided narration in English, Turkish, and Russian.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and found the guide informative. We're sorry that the noise onboard affected your experience. We'll look into ways to make the experience more enjoyable for everyone. 🙏🏻
The_W, May 2026
Olga was an excellent guide and 2 hours of the tour was perfect to listen to the factoids and just soak in the Bosphorous view in pleasant silence
laurio_s, May 2026
Good experience and must do when in Istanbul . Remember to carry a jacket as it might be cooler in the evenings .
Linda_H, May 2026
This is a must! You see all major attractions from both sides European and Asia. So you can decide where to visit. Plus the Sunset is amazing!
Anabel_V, May 2026
Nice afternoon seeing Istanbul from the water! Visiting multiple areas, even the Asian part of the city
Daniela_S, May 2026
Great two hours tour at sunset. The ship is well maintained and the crew was attentive. They took us close to the shore so we saw the buildings very well.
Chunyan_S, May 2026
It was a fantastic tour! Everything was well-organozed and it is a must tour! Thank you for the great care!
Jan_H, May 2026
We enjoyed the cruise. It was very informative and enjoyable. Very glad we took the tour. The personnel was very knowledgeable, polite, and helpful.
Meera_W, May 2026
Just the right amount of time to experience Istanbul on the water. Comfortable ferry and interesting narrative by the guide. So many sights along the Bosphorous to see. A must for any visitor to really appreciate this beautiful city.
Jordan_C, May 2026
Easy to find. Staff friendly and helpful. And super affordable. Top tip get there 20-30 mins before departing they let us on the boat and got a great seat upfront
Mindy_T, May 2026
The cruise is a nice way to understand the geography of Istanbul and hear about some of the history of this area. It’s a relaxing and informative tour and it was exactly what we wanted for our first afternoon after arriving in Istanbul.
Jacob_L, May 2026
Fantastic experience for the price. I didn't really to see what the price was outside of viator but highly doubt you could beat the price . For what viator charged I doubt we even covered our portion of the gas price. Outside of the great deal I would still reccomend. It was a really nice sunset tour on a decent boat and with a pleasant company. Both my wife and I really enjoyed the evening cruise.
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