Istanbul Bosphorus Guided Canoe Tour by Maiden's Tower

Canoe along the Bosphorus by the Maiden's Tower on a 50-minute guided, beginner-friendly session at water level.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the designated launch area on the Üsküdar shore and get set up with your canoe and gear. After check-in, you receive a safety briefing and basic paddling instruction on land so you know how to handle the canoe. Once everyone is ready, you board your single or double canoe and push off into the calm Bosphorus waters.

What to expect

Bosphorus by Maiden's Tower

This water-level experience keeps you close to the Üsküdar shore for safety while giving you clear views of the Maiden's Tower and Istanbul's historic skyline. Across your 50-minute guided Bosphorus canoe session, you paddle, pause for stories, and have time for photos.

Features

• Views unfold from the surface of the Bosphorus as you paddle with the Maiden's Tower nearby and look across to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace on the historic peninsula.
• Before heading out, the guide leads a safety briefing and basic paddling instruction so even guests with no previous paddling experience feel prepared on the water.
• All core gear is provided for you, including a single or double canoe, paddles, and life jackets, and life jackets must be worn throughout the beginner-friendly session.
• To keep your essentials protected, you receive one small dry bag per canoe so you can bring items like a phone or wallet without worrying about splashes.
• At photo stops, the guide shares stories and legends of the Bosphorus and the Maiden's Tower while you take pictures directly from your canoe.
• After returning to shore, you warm up with Turkish tea after the session, a simple way to wind down and chat about the paddle.

Wrapping up

Once the canoes are back on the Üsküdar shore and gear is handed in, you are free to continue your day in Istanbul, making your own way from the waterfront since hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.