A Bosphorus cruise is one of the best things to do in Istanbul, even when you have little time to spend. Get your ticket and audio guide at the Kabatas Pier, and board one of the boats departing every hour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the highlights that sits between Europe and Asia
- Discover the mega metropolis Istanbul from a different view
- Pass by all historical palaces, fortresses and the Bosphorus bridge
- Capture amazing pictures along this journey
- Download the audio guide on your smartphone and learn about the main attractions
Full description
Take part in one of the best Bosphorus Cruise 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.
The Bosphorus is 32km long, separates Europe from Asia and connects the Marmara Sea to the Black Sea. Cruise along the Bosphorus between Asia and Europe and discover Istanbul tourist attractions, magnificent palaces, ancient castles, and other historical sites, as well as fine seaside residences and the Bosphorus bridge.
Historical places you will see from the distance include Galata Tower, Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque. Furthermore, you will have a glance at the spectacular pieces of authentic civic architecture on the European and Asian coast.
Includes
- A 90-minute Bosphorus cruise
- Audio guide for your smartphone in English, Spanish, Russian, German, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Polish, French, and Turkish
- Bosphorus map
- 1 bottle of water or juice
- Hotel transfer
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Kabatas pier is located across tram line number 1 stop, Kabatas and Funicular station. Look for the local partner's ticket window at the ticket office behind the red petrol station
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Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- Download the audio guide app on your smartphone before your cruise. Download instructions are written in your confirmation
