Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul
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Istanbul, Turkey
- 1 to 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
There's no better way to take in Istanbul's beauty than from the water. Discover many of its highlights with none of the step count as you sit back and relax on board this Bosphorus cruise. Learn history and context of what you're seeing as you go with an audio guide, and stay refreshed with unlimited Turkish tea.
- This compact tour is perfect for travelers short on time
- Check off plenty of Istanbul's highlights in just one tour
- See the city from a unique vantage point on the water
- Enjoy a 5-minute slowdown near Maiden's Tower for sunset views and photos
What's Included
- AUDIO Tour Guide in 11 languages
- Coffee and/or TeaUnlimited Free Turkish Tea & Nescafe!
- WiFi on board
- Restroom on board
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- SeaLand Travel Agency (Eminönü)Rüstem Paşa, Ragıp Gümüşpala Cd. No:8/2, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
*Please check in at our office next to the pier. *Arrive 15 minutes early for a smooth start. *After check-in, we'll guide you to the boat. *Need help? Contact us on WhatsApp anytime. *Please ensure the address matches on Google Maps. Be cautious of Google ads when clicking the location.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Bosphorus Strait (Pass By)
Dolmabahce Palace (Pass By)
Ciragan Palace Kempinski (Pass By)
Buyuk Mecidiye Camii (Pass By)
Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)
Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)
Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass By)
KIz Kulesi (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- To use the audio guide, you need your own headphones and a fully charged smartphone to access the audio guide website. If you don’t have these items, you can listen to the live guide, but language options may be limited.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 250 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
Sudeep_I
We had a great time in the Seal land ferry service. It was a sudden trip. But we are glad that we took the time. The boat is lovely and the staff is outstanding. The tea and the Simit was heavenly. I will highly recommend this trip. It’s a bucket list experience.
Reviews
4.8
based on 1,059 reviews
Caio_P, May 2026
Very nice and clean boat, we were able to see the main points in Bosphorus and the service inside the boat was adequate.
B_H, May 2026
Really great tour. Friendly staff, good price, great experience. One of the best things to do in Istanbul.
shannonsun, May 2026
Well organized tour. I enjoyed a small group tour because it’s almost like a private tour but you pay much less money. We saw many cute penguins and also great ocean views , we also saw some wildlife’s like the ostrich, antelope.
Terie_D, May 2026
A wonderful experience on a smooth ferry. Sightseeing was spectacular from every angle. Traveled with Asia on one side and Europe on the other.Boat was clean and comfortable. Staff were polite and friendly. Highly recommend for a fun 2 hours.
Lucy_J, May 2026
Incredible value for money! Clean, comfortable boat in much better condition than others I saw. Helpful speakers used to point out things of interest. Beautiful journey - well worth it
Peter_L, May 2026
I would recommend this 2 hour cruise, particularly when it's a nice day. Very enjoyable, great viewing from top deck and comfortable.
Ahmad_A, May 2026
Highly recommended, very helpful and cooperative, easy to communicate and a nice way to explore the city.
Mario_M, May 2026
Great time on the boat, definitely recommend while in Istanbul. Miriam and Mahmoud were amazing and made the experience very good.
Stella_F, Apr 2026
Was a great trip.
A little heads up on weather forcast and wind to be expected would have been valuable.
The speakers voluke was a bit low, was hard to hear at times.
Really appreciate the multiple languages used in the speaker guide.
Larry_C, Apr 2026
The Bosphorus tour is nice! What I don’t like is the staff who greet you at the Sealand office. They don’t show respect to customers. They smile in front of you, but behind your back they say disrespectful things. They also speak in Turkish, not knowing that somebody understand their language.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the Bosphorus tour itself.
However, we would like to make it clear that our team does not insult or disrespect guests. Our staff communicates in Turkish among themselves during daily operations, but never with the intention of offending customers. There must have been a misunderstanding in this situation.
Respecting travelers from all countries is one of our priorities, and this is why thousands of guests join our tours every year. We appreciate your comments and are sorry if anything was misinterpreted.
Nikolaos_S, Apr 2026
Absolutely recommended!!
Totally worth it!
Super experience!
The best experience at Istanbul.
Suggested.
Carolin_P, Apr 2026
Great tour. Time (2 hrs) passed quickly touring the European and Asian side of the Bosporus. Audio Tour Guide (many languages to choose from via app) came in handy. Nice and helpful staff.
Jennifer_J, Apr 2026
We arrived to the docks on time, but there are many many boats doing these tours. There’s no signage to say which boat is the appropriate one, the boat is not good in the adorable thing. We missed the boat.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Jennifer.
We would like to clarify that the meeting point is clearly stated as our office in the booking details, and all guests are checked in there before being guided to the boat. Hundreds of guests find the location every day without any issues, and for anyone who needs assistance, we are always available on WhatsApp to provide the exact location and directions.
The dock area can be busy with many boats, so going there directly without check-in may cause confusion.
We appreciate your comments.
CheeHiong_C, Apr 2026
One of the best cruise trip we have with amazing scenery and istanbul architecture during sunset! Strongly recommended!
Erin_D, Mar 2026
The cruise itself was fine and it allowed us to see the city of Istanbul from a different perspective. There was information given in Turkish English in French, so that was good. What I didn’t care for was that it was raining and the cover over the outside chairs was not used so we were unable to view from the upper deck. It was chilly, but most people were dressed warmly and had the cover been employed, I think a lot would’ve been up there to get better pictures and enjoy some fresh air. It was chilly, but most people were dressed warmly and had the cover been employed. Instead, there were just wet chairs and no protection from the rain. They also obviously get most of their money from trying to sell additional tours or merchandise.
Caroline_J, Mar 2026
Good boat trip - very informative. You need to bring ear phones for the audio guide if you want to hear about all the sights.
Izzat_O, Mar 2026
Good experience especially the one with kids. Definitely worth for what you pay. Highly recommended.
James_E, Mar 2026
Great value for money and friendly staff, highly recommend for travellers coming to Istanbul. Tours everyday
Martynas_O, Mar 2026
Great value for money, great way to see the city! Free tea was provided, which was very handy on a chilly spring day
Marco_C, Mar 2026
Boat Trip on Bósforo. Very simpático, Easy, some tea nothing fancy but astonishing views to Istanbul.
Nina_M, Mar 2026
Its very good, interesting and cheap! I recommend! Amazing views at sunset, hot drinks and food available on board.
Kaden_M, Mar 2026
Great view of the city! The audio guide is helpful to ensure you know what you’re looking at. Would recommend.
Jerry_S, Mar 2026
Great value. Very relaxing. We have learned about. We highly recommend it. A must do if visiting Istanbul specially for the first time
Luke_F, Mar 2026
Great experience and friendly guides too! Definitely recommend as a nice way to see parts of the city!
Kamaljit_S, Mar 2026
The team is great and friendly, loved their hospitality.
Just walk to their place and they will take care of you after that.
Drinks inside are complimentary as well.
TZONKA_A, Feb 2026
Lovely experience
Recommending for first time visitors the tour took us to both European and Asian side of Istanbul
Arslan_Z, Feb 2026
Good value for money, show all theain tourist attractions on the cruise.
Coffee could be better, tea was alright.
Siuzanna_I, Jan 2026
Beautiful trip, peaceful and great for learning more about the Istanbul..... The price was reasonable and it's great, hot tea and full bar was provided.
Hyungrok_K, Jan 2026
Great boat cruise through Bosphorus especially you are on budget. Friendly staff and crews on board. Free cay was worth it. Their description was kind.
Sudeep_I, Jan 2026
We had a great time in the Seal land ferry service. It was a sudden trip. But we are glad that we took the time. The boat is lovely and the staff is outstanding. The tea and the Simit was heavenly. I will highly recommend this trip. It’s a bucket list experience.
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