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.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Host or greeter: English
Audio guide included: English, French, Chinese, Spanish, German, Arabic, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Italian

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

Enjoy a 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 strait 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. Admire the views of 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 coasts.

Includes

90-minute Bosphorus cruise
Audio guide for your smartphone in several languages
Bosphorus map
1 bottle of water or juice

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

• The pier is located across Kabatas tram station, close by Dolmbahce Palace. Look for the cruise boat behind the red petrol station. We recommend using public transport to get to the pier. • From Taksim: Footpath or Funicular F1 (5 min) • From Dolmabahce Palace: Walking (5 min) • From Sultanahmet: Tram T1 (15 min) • From Besiktas: Walking or bus (5 min) • From Galataport: Walking (5 min) • From Galata Tower: Walking and Tram T1 (10 min)

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Important information

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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 715 reviews

Review summary

Guide
3.3/5
Transportation
3.7/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Safety
4.3/5

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A good cruise with multiple stops. Possible to spend many hours on this by disembarking throughout the cruise and rejoining a later boat with the same ticket. Something which I did not realise till after it started. Most of the stops were on the western side of the Bosporus. the boat also had a simple guide without the need of the audio guide app. Included in the ticket was a fruit snack at the starting point. Snacks on the boat though were at extra cost. Overall good cruise that I would recommend that gives a good overview of the Bosporus sites, mainly palaces and forts. With the option to temporarily disembark. And an alternative to the much advertised dinner cruises with belly dancers

August 6, 2022

It is a straight forward cruise. We took it just the experience the significance of the Bosphorus Strait for the European trade and economics for the present and the past history. In particular, it plays such an important role in the Russo-Ukraine war today. Loved the water, the breeze, and the views. Enjoyed it very much.

August 3, 2022

For the price ok but wjen on boat be very careful drink and cheese meat wrap will be given to you as if it is part of the tour but then the bombshell of paying 200 lira for 4 people. Apart from that easy enough to find etc just was too hot

July 31, 2022

Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Audio App

Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Audio App

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