Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul: A 2-Hour Journey of Sightseeing and History

Experience a 2-hour Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul, where you’ll embark on a journey of sightseeing and history. Enjoy breathtaking views as you sail between Asia and Europe.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galata Tower - Constructed in 1335 during the Byzantine Period, it stands as one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
  • Dolmabahce Palace - The second residence of the Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years, it is a replica of the Versailles Palace in Paris. The palace is opulent and extravagant, showcasing the luxury of the Ottoman Empire….
What's Included
  • Professional guiding from a licensed guide
  • Bosphorus Cruise Ticket
What's Not Included
  • Gratitude for tour guide
Additional Information

Cruising on the Bosphorus is one of the top attractions in Istanbul. Having an educated and experienced tour guide will greatly enhance the experience.
This two hour cruise between two continents, Asia and Europe, giving visitors an unique vantage point of Istanbul with 20 million population.
Bosphorus is one of the most expensive real estate in the…

Location
Shozy Spice Bazaar
Meeting point is main gate of SPICE BAZAAR. Please make sure you come to the main gate (The gate which faces the sea) There is a shop at the main gate call "SHOZY SPICE BAZAAR" Tour Guide will hold sign says "I ❤️ ISTANBUL"
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Swoodruf
Nov 15, 2024
Really informative cruise on the Bosporus - Our travel company, Overseas Adventure Travel, scheduled a private cruise on the Bosphorus on our second day. The boat was lovely, and we had perfect weather. The cruise helped us get our bearings of Istanbul, as there are so many waterways that it is hard to know exactly where you are. We saw many landmarks from the river that we saw in person. Our guide took the microphone and explained everything as we cruised. There were refreshments available if you wanted it on the boat, and everyone agreed that it was a great time.
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Ldesjardins
Nov 13, 2024
A Must See Tour! - This was such a great experience!! The tour guide got us the best spot on the boat and was very passionate about Turkish culture and history. It was very interesting to learn about and absolutely stunning views. Best way to see a lot of the city in a short amount of time.
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Daveleetransit
Nov 2, 2024
Excellent Guide in Istanbul - We engaged Berivan Yildz for two days on our first-ever visit to Istanbul. She was very strongly recommended by friends who had worked with her recently. She is fluent in English and German, and extremely knowledgeable about Istanbul history and daily life in Turkey. She was flexible to accommodate our 7-year old granddaughter who was along for this trip. If you want to make your visit to Istanbul memorable, we strongly recommend Ms. Yildz (whatsap: 905322600897)!
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Cristina
Oct 31, 2024
Aliexplo Alpitour Cruise on the Bosphorus - Going to Istanbul and not taking the Bosphorus cruise would be a real shame. First of all because of the colors of the sky reflected on the water and then because you can admire neoclassical and baroque palaces from a privileged perspective. Cost: we travel with Alpitour and the cruise cost € 35 per person.
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Kristen_b
Sep 26, 2024
Definitely worth having... - Definitely worth having the tour guide for the cruise! Kerem was our guide and he was very informative and personable. It is on a public cruise so there are lots of other people around but we didn't have any problems hearing!
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Joanne_m
Sep 8, 2024
Very interesting tour - Our guide Jamen was excellent- he spoke great English and was filled with knowledge. We learned a lot about Istanbul and Turkish history. Highly recommend
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Stephen_h
Sep 5, 2024
Viator appalling, guide brilliant. - Our guide was fantastic. Victor were a complete disaster Our guide had not been notified to expect us - a failing by viator. But he nevertheless gave us a fantastic experience. So 10 out of 10 for our guide, 0 out of 10 for viator.
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Lucasamaral
Jun 27, 2024
Nice end of day tour to get a summary of Istanbul - Guide was very friendly, knowledgeable about the landmarks and spoke English fluently, it was very easy to understand.
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Lorie_k
Nov 2, 2024
Guide never showed up - The guide never showed up at the meeting place! I have not received any information from Viator about it, and would expect a refund!
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Jen_m
Oct 22, 2024
AWFUL - do not book. No one showed up. - I showed up 20 minutes early to look for person to meet. NO ONE SHOWED UP. I'm livid. No communication at all, no apology after the fact. DO NOT BOOK THIS. They wasted the one night I had in Istanbul and provided zero communication. Disgusting way to do business.
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