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Bosphorus Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

Guests enjoying a Bosphorus cruise with Dolmabahçe Palace in the background.
Sightseeing cruise on Bosphorus Strait at sunset with city skyline in background.
Tourists on a Bosphorus cruise viewing historic waterfront mansions during sunset.
Woman using audio guide on boat tour.

Duration

2 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

    • Enjoy panoramic views of both the European and Asian shores as you cruise the Bosphorus with unlimited soft drinks, tea, and coffee.

    • Board a luxury mega yacht and settle in for a relaxing journey, with free Wi-Fi and a mobile audio guide available in nine languages.

    • Your cruise route features Istanbul’s most iconic sights, including Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden’s Tower, Rumeli Fortress, and Bosphorus Bridge.

    • Listen to engaging commentary via the audio guide, offering cultural insights and stories about the landmarks you pass along the way.

    • Upgrade your experience by adding snacks or a full dinner, or select a sunset cruise for a different perspective on Istanbul’s skyline.

    • Bosphorus daytime/sunset cruise (as per option selected)

    • Audio guide in 9 languages

    • Unlimited soft drinks, tea & coffee

    • Wi-Fi on board

    • Snacks (as per option selected)

    • Dinner (as per option selected)

  • Alcoholic beverages (available at an additional cost)

  • TOTAL DURATION2 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat

    1 Boarding point

    Golden Horn

    Sights covered

    Maiden's Tower

    Maiden's Tower

    Kuzguncuk

    Kuzguncuk

    Beylerbeyi Palace

    Beylerbeyi Palace

    Beylerbeyi Palace

    Beylerbeyi Palace

    Küçüksu Palace

    Küçüksu Palace

    Anatolian Fortress

    Anatolian Fortress

    Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

    Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

    Rumeli Fortress

    Rumeli Fortress

    Ortaköy Mosque

    Ortaköy Mosque

    Dolmabahce Palace

    Dolmabahce Palace

    Dolmabahçe Mosque

    Dolmabahçe Mosque

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Bring headphones and a fully charged smartphone to use the mobile audio guide during your cruise.

    What's not allowed

    • Outside food and drinks are not permitted on the boat.

    Accessibility

    • Not wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • The activity caters to special dietary requirements, including vegetarian and halal options.

    • Departure and arrival times may vary according to changes in sunset hours.

    • Seating in the open deck area is not guaranteed; indoor seating may be assigned due to weather conditions or operational reasons.

    • The small group option is limited to a maximum of 25 guests.

    • Please provide a WhatsApp-enabled phone number with the correct country code during booking for communication before and on the day of the tour.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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