Duration
Guided tour
- Skip the city traffic and enjoy a laid-back 2-hour boat ride to see the best of Istanbul’s attractions
- Cruise along the 32-kilometer stretch of the Bosphorus Strait that separates Europe and Asia
- Take Insta-worthy photographs at the Golden Horn and the legendary Bosphorus Bridge
- See the Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress and Topkapi Palace
- Get historical insights about the sights you see with the help of the expert guide onboard
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Tickets to the 120-minute boat tour
- Hotel transfers
- Food and beverages
- Headphones
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Claudia
Oct, 2023Verified booking
We took tour on Bosphorus departure at 6 pm and it was very nice . Everything went smoothly and on time. The boat even stopped for 10 minutes in the middle of the Bosphorus so we could enjoy the fireworks for Ataturk's National Day. Really beautiful and exciting. To do it again in the daytime as well. Worth every euro spent. Thank you
Matthew
Sep, 2022Verified booking
Beautiful sunset cruise but online schedule was not accurate. Cruise suppose to begin at 1830 and guest to meet at 1815 at Tokapi Cafe according to website. There are two evening tours at 1800 and 1815. We barely made the last having arrives early. Otherwise pleasant experience.
Xavier
Aug, 2022Verified booking
The toilets were awfully dirty and blocked by shit. I think, they should be washed after every excursion because that image impacts on rhe whole cruise experiemce.Mónica
Aug, 2022Verified booking
Despite a caotic start ( we were a big group and had to run over the streets to follow the guide), the rest was very good, it was a good relation quality/prize. We could see the european and asian coast for two h, seing the sunset and listening to music. Nice pictures.
David
Jul, 2022Verified booking
Wasted meeting point when could have been at the actual boat point. Not really a guide as described. The voice on the speakers was not able to be heard clearly and thus was pointless to describe this as a guide. No real safety announcement for the boat.
A relaxing 2-hour cruise along the Bosphorus is the perfect way to take in Istanbul’s many magnificent palaces, castles, mosques and bridges, all while beating the city traffic! Start off by meeting your expert English-speaking guide walking down to the pier to begin your tour. Float along the Bosphorous waterway and get superb views of the city including the Dolmabahce Palace, the Topkapi Palace, and the stunning 15th-century Rumeli Fortress. Take photographs at the Golden Horn, the freshwater estuary that separates the old and new parts of the city. Your guide will tell you interesting tidbits about the history and culture of Istanbul as you pass by these sights.
Important Information
- Meet your Istanbul Welcome Card Tour Guide at the Topkapi Cafe/Meeting Pub OUTSIDE Topkapi Palace, across the Carpet Museum.
- No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher with a valid photo ID to your guide.
- If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.
- Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
- Meet your Istanbul Welcome Card Tour Guide at the "Topkapi Cafe / Meeting Pub" outside Topkapi Palace, across the Carpet Museum.
- Please note that this is a no-traffic area and you can not come by taxi here.
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Getting There
- The nearest tram stop is Sultanahmet, which is a 7-minute walk to the Grand Boat Line news kiosk.
- Tram #L1 will get you here.
Validity
Your ticket is valid for the specific date and time selected during the purchase.
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