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Bosphorus and Golden Horn Cruise from the Old City of Istanbul

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    Set sail on the Bosphorus strait and cruise along the waters of Golden Horn as you sight the most iconic landmarks of Istanbul!

    Highlights

    • Enjoy a 2-hour long excursion between two continents on the only Bosphorus Cruise that includes Golden Horn.

    • Catch sight of Istanbul’s main attractions like Dolmabahçe Palace, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Bosphorus Bridge & many more!

    • Learn about the historical and geographical facts of Istanbul and its famous waterways through a multilingual audio guide.

    • Admire the stunning riverscape as you sail the continental waters joining Europe and Asia.

    • Click incredible pictures against the backdrop of the beautiful city.

    Inclusions

    • 2-Hour Cruise Trip

    • Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn

    • Audio guide available in English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, German, French, Italian

    Cancellation policy

    These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

    Ratings & Reviews

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    John hoole

    John

    4/5

    Sep, 2023

    Yolanda Stoltzfus

    Yolanda

    5/5

    Nov, 2022

    It was a fantastic experience and the staff were very kind and friendly.
    Yassine chrouqat

    Yassine

    5/5

    Nov, 2022

    Stephen Moncrief

    Stephen

    3/5

    Oct, 2022

    We hung around for 30 minutes before being rushed at full pelt to the boat. The cruise was not 2 hours in length but 2 hrs included walking time so about 1 hour 40mins. Having said that, it was long enough. The information provided over the tannoy was impossible to syncronise with the landmarks (partly due to variety of languages) and we missed most of them. It was however comfortable and enjoyable apart from pre cruise and the lack of guided information on landmarks.
    Tatiana Pisarenko

    Tatiana

    5/5

    Oct, 2022

    Hop on the only Istanbul cruise to tour the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus. You can join this 2-hour long scenic journey once you’ve visited the beautiful historical sites of Hagia Sopia and Topkapi Palace to make it the perfect excursion in Istanbul! You will meet your host on the other side of Hagia Sophia and walk down to the pier behind the grand mosque.

    Bon Voyage!

    You will then jump on board to discover the Golden Horn, considered to be the world’s largest natural harbor. You’ll sail through the magnificent Bosphorus strait forming the continental boundary between Asia and Europe. On your way, you will come across the cultural & historical emblems of Istanbul like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden's Tower, and Galata Tower. You can also learn about the city’s rich heritage with a multilingual audio guide. You will also pass by Dolmabahçe Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque & the Bosphorus Bridge among more. Be sure to keep an eye out for ancient castles, famous hills & parks, and spectacular seaside residences from different centuries. Capture stunning pictures of the vibrant city of Istanbul along the river on this scenic cruise and make memories of a lifetime!

    Itinerary

    Hagia Sophia | Golden Horn | Bosphorus | Dolmabahce Palace | Ciragan Palace | Ortaköy Mosque | Bosphorus Bridge | Rumeli Fortress | Beylerbeyi Palace | Topkapi Palace | Maiden Tower | Galata Tower

    Important Information

    • Outside food is allowed on board.

    • Not suitable for wheelchair users.

    • Life jackets will be available.

    • The boat has an indoor area.

    • The Grand Boat Line Audio app is downloadable from the Android Play Store and Apple App Store and can work without the internet.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

    Boarding Point

    • Meet your cruise guide at Gazete Market.

    • Address: Cankurtaran, Ayasofya Meydanı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

    Get Directions to the Boarding Point

    Getting There

    By Tram

    • The closest tram stop is Sultanahmet. It is a quick 5-minute walk to the redemption point.

    • Trams T1 and more will get you there.

    By Bus

    • The closest tram stop is Akbıyık. It is a quick 10-minute walk to the redemption point.

    • Bus BN1 and more will get you there.

    Validity

    This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.

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