Bosphorus Boat Tour: Istanbul's Scenic Waterway

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Embark on a Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul and experience the city’s stunning architecture, palaces, and castles. Discover the beauty of the Orient and the Occident while enjoying breathtaking views.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Bosphorus Strait - Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Uskudar, Maiden Tower and much more.

What's Included

Skip the ticket lines
90 min. Boat tour ticket

What's Not Included

No hotel pickup or drop off service
Food or drink

Additional Information

Join one of the best Bosphorus boat tours in Istanbul and admire the cosmopolitan city from a completely different perspective while enjoying the beautiful views of the Orient and the Occident at the same time.
Bosphorus Boat Tour
The Bosphorus is 32km long, separates Europe from Asia and connects the Marmara Sea to the Black Sea. Cruise along the…

Location

Turyol Eminönü

The cruise departs from the Eminönü TURYOL Port and returns to the same location. Conveniently accessible via the T1 Tram Line from Eminönü Station, the port is situated directly across from the Spice Bazaar, located on the inner side of the Galata Bridge.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

3.9

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Virginija_p

Dec 8, 2024

Easy Bosphorus tour. - It was easy to find information and to book tour. People in this service are nice. I liked the turkish cofe on the ship. Cool tour!

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Luisa_p

Dec 8, 2024

Great way to see Istanbul from the water - Great way to see Istanbul from the water. We also enjoyed having professional pictures taken in the boat.

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Mildred_w

Nov 13, 2024

Nice tour - We needed a short tour this was perfect. Not only in the time but in our budget as well. I will recommend this tour

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Muhammad_n

Oct 31, 2024

Pleasant experience. Excellent customer service. - We were running late and we were accommodated on the next cruise time. Overall pleasant experience and plenty to see.

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Finau_h

Oct 27, 2024

Great boat trip - Had a wonderful time on this cruise. Very relaxing & informative. Highly recommend if you are in Istanbul. 🫶🏾

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Haifa_r

Oct 15, 2024

Good trip - Really food way to see Istanbul ,I was nervous to do it as I'm not food on water but was absolutely fine

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Enjoyd704

Dec 4, 2024

Serene Bosphorus Cruise Experience in Istanbul - My solo Bosphorus sightseeing cruise was a peaceful and unforgettable experience! The boat was comfortable, with ample seating and panoramic views. Cruising between Europe and Asia, I marvelled at Istanbul's iconic landmarks, including palaces, mosques, and bridges, all set against the shimmering water. The audio guide provided insightful details about the city's history, enhancing the journey. It was a relaxing way to explore Istanbul from a unique perspective. Perfect for solo travellers seeking a mix of tranquillity and discovery. Highly recommend it.

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Gabor_s

Sep 29, 2024

A 1 hour trip around the Bosforus. Worth if you are most intrested in the sighseeing - This cruise takes a little more than 1h. The boat departs from Kabatas and there's a stop to pickup more people at Besiktas.The boat goes up until the second bosphorus bridge along the european coast. At the second bridge it returns back and comes back facing the asian side of the Bosphorus. There are some audio recordings explaining tye history of some of the sites along the trip but these anouncements doesn't tell the complete story of the places. I felt that the trip missed Üsküdar (on the asian side). Actually the boat returns to Kabatas before reaching Sukudar. As of September 2024, there is a big construction around the Kabatas terminal so the boat trip departs from a small square located just north of the gas station found besided the Kabatas terminal. This trip doesn't include lunch or any type of shows.

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Balladmeister

Oct 20, 2024

Do your homework thoroughly - Went on a 90 minute non audio guided cruise on the Bosphorus. Pleasant experience. If you pick the right day (weather wise) it makes for a good attraction. Because we were there at 10.30, we went for a walk along the harbour to go on the Galata bridge and get a coffee. After passing some docks of boats going to different areas, I noticed another cruise company offering 90 minute boat tours for 150 tl. I paid 250tl. These two boat companies were at different ends of the harbour. Was booked for a 12.00 cruise but the boat didn't leave til 12.35. In that time a crew member came round and offered us cold drinks, pots of fruit and other snacks but wouldn't take any money, just garbled in Turkish. After the boat had left the dock he returned and wanted money for whatever had been bought.

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Sepideh_m

Nov 25, 2024

DO NOT RESERVE AND PAY FOR ANY TICKETS - Booking the cruise was easy, but when we went there, they canceled the tour due to choppy water. The attendance said, you can call the booking agency and they refund your payment. Now I cannot get refund, because the cruise line won't admit the cancelation. Please do not get any tickets in advance and buy it at the venue. Very disappointed 😞

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