Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul
Description
Discover the beauty of Istanbul on a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise Tour and enjoy spectacular views from the water as you sail between Europe and Asia. Admire the city's famous skyline, historic palaces, waterfront mansions, mosques, and iconic Bosphorus bridges throughout the journey. Choose the cruise option that suits your schedule: • 1-Hour Bosphorus Cruise A short sightseeing cruise reaching the First Bosphorus Bridge before returning. • 2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise A complete Bosphorus sightseeing experience covering both the European and Asian shores of Istanbul. The cruise includes approximately 1 hour along the European side up to the Second Bosphorus Bridge and 1 hour returning along the Asian side. Enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul's most famous landmarks and capture memorable photos during your cruise. Whether you are visiting Istanbul for the first time or returning to explore the city again, this experience offers a peaceful and unforgettable way to see the Bosphorus.
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Itinerary
During your tour, you will have the chance to explore both the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus for an hour each. You'll pass by several historical attractions and view them from a distance along the way. To enrich your experience, our knowledgeable guide will explain the significance of these landmarks. Below is a list of the attractions you will see during the tour: - Dolmabahçe Palace - Ciragan Palace - Ortakoy Mosque - Bosphorus Bridge - Rumeli Fortress - Beylerbeyi Palace - Hagia Sophia - Topkapi Palace - Galata Tower.
Dolmabahçe Palace is located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosporus Strait.
Çırağan Palace, a former Ottoman palace, is now a five-star hotel in the Kempinski Hotels chain. It is located on the European shore of the Bosporus, between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy in Istanbul, Turkey.
Ortaköy Mosque, formally the Büyük Mecidiye Camii in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey, is a mosque situated at the waterside of the Ortaköy pier square, one of the most popular locations on the Bosphorus.
Rumelihisarı or Boğazkesen Fortress is a medieval Ottoman fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey, on a series of hills on the European banks of the Bosphorus.
The Bosphorus Bridge, known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge and colloquially as the First Bridge, is the oldest and southernmost of the three suspension bridges spanning the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, thus connecting Europe and Asia. The bridge extends between Ortaköy (in Europe) and Beylerbeyi (in Asia).
The Beylerbeyi Palace is located in the Beylerbeyi neighborhood of Üsküdar district in Istanbul, Turkey, on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. An imperial Ottoman summer residence built between 1861 and 1865, it is now situated immediately north of the first Bosphorus Bridge.
There is a 5-minute slowdown on the sea route near the Magnificent Maiden's Tower. Take this opportunity to admire the stunning sunset view and snap countless photos and selfies around this iconic attraction.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(1,166)
A fun day on the water. The boat left on time and it was relaxing throughout the trip.
Excellent experience, tour pointed out sites in English and other languages free hot drinks
Pleasant day on the water. Shade provided
I just wanted a simple tour without dinner and a show. This one perfectly fit the bill - very reasonably priced and just enough info given during the tour.
Good tour for a hot day
Definitely worth the money , good sights yo enjoy with music and the tour. Also includes coffee and tea
A great way to escape the hustle and bustle of the city! We booked online for 2 people. Upon boarding, they wanted us to sit downstairs because the tables upstairs were set for larger groups. But nope, I politely declined – I'm no clueless tourist and definitely wanted to sit upstairs! They then asked if another couple could join our table. No problem at all! It turned out to be a lovely, madly-in-love young Italian couple in their 30s, and we had an amazing chat with them. We ordered a bottle of wine, and suddenly we were treated like VIPs – we even got free snacks! Really enjoyed every moment. During the ride, photographers came around taking pictures. The young couple naturally fell for it and were presented with a lovely photo booklet at the end... which of course came with a price tag! They initially declined because it was quite expensive. So I stepped in, bargained 30% off, and got the booklet for the couple! They were completely surprised and thrilled. Happy to help! All in all, a super fun and memorable experience!
Beautiful boat tour that let us see Istanbul from another perspective, both the European and the Asian side. The only criticism is that I booked this tour which also included the audio guide in Italian but it wasn't there, they only spoke in other languages.
Good trip. European side more interesting than the Asia side. 2-hours a bit long. Audio guide spoke clearly. Tea & coffee were fine. Staff were friendly.
It was very enjoyable, the team are very friendly 🤍🤍
