Sightseeing Cruises

Istanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Optional Audio Guide

Couple enjoying a scenic Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with city skyline in the background.

Rumeli Hisar fortress overlooking the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey.

Bosphorus cruise ship sailing past Istanbul skyline with audio guide.

Woman using earphones to listen to an audio guide on a ship tour.

Duration

1 hr 30 mins

Extended validity

Visit anytime until 29 Jul, 2025 without worrying about committing to a date today

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

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Mobile ticket

Get on this 90-minute sightseeing cruise on the Bosphorus Strait and learn about Istanbul’s centuries-long history through an audio guide app available in 10 languages.

Revel in the beauty of Istanbul with a 90-minute sightseeing cruise on the Bosphorus Strait that separates Europe from Asia.

See the city’s unique contrasts of old and new—from the historic Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace to the modern Bosphorus Bridge and quaint seaside villas.

Save time by skipping ticket lines at the pier and get boarding assistance from a marine officer, who will give you a map to help spot key landmarks along the way.

Upgrade your journey with a multilingual audio guide, diving into Istanbul’s Ottoman history and the architectural details of its famous sites.

Did you know? The Bosphorus Strait is one of the busiest waterways in the world, with over 40,000 vessels passing through it annually.

90-minute Bosphorus cruise

Audio guide in 10 languages (based on the option selected)

Meet and greet with a marine officer

Bosphorus cruise plan/map

Food and drinks

These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 3 months.

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What our guests say
Timothy
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Simple relaxing cruise up the Bosphorus. Easy to book, very reasonable price. Took a 90 minute cruise, did not want a longer one.
Valerio
Mar, 2025Verified booking
3/5
The kindness of the team outside the ferry who explained, well and clearly, how to use the ticket. What I didn't like: poor cleaning of the ferry, disgusting bathroom not clean and nauseating in its stench for the visitors on the ship, inability and difficulty in using the audio guide (I paid more and I couldn't understand how to use it and enjoy it and without any communication on how to do it). Departure time not respected compared to what was seen on the booking site (it was written at 13:00 while the tour started at 14:00).
Geraldine
Mar, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Overall, we had a good evening. Negative points: duration about 2h30, No whirling dervish, Dessert disappointing, 2 mini sweet rolls, 4th course = small salad....
Soo
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Love the cruising experience despite the wintry weather. The duration fitted perfectly into our schedule as it's not too long. The service counter's hot sahlep kept us warm and we had enough space on the upper deck to view the beautiful scenery and feed the gulls and then came down to the lower deck to keep warm. The tickets weren't too expensive, making this a memorable experience to recommend to our friends & loved ones. Thank you for the lovely afternoon cruise - will definitely be back someday!
Stefanie
Feb, 2025Verified booking
3/5
With all the excursion boats, it was almost impossible to find the right one. You should at least have had the name of the boat. Even the inspectors on site didn't know that it was the right boat. The barcode was only valid for one person, but should have been valid for two. Due to the lack of an audio guide, you didn't know where you were and whether you should get off. We still enjoyed the trip!

These tickets are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.

Sail away on a 90-minute cruise journey along the beautiful Bosphorus waterway. To start off, board your cruise at Dentur Avrasya Kabataş. A Marine Officer will welcome you at the pier and give you the tour plan along with an overview of what you will be seeing on the cruise. You'll also receive an audio guide, available in 8 languages, to help you gain some insights about the attractions. Hop onboard and get ready to soak in spectacular views of Istanbul. You will see impressive sights such as the domes of Hagia Sophia, the Galata Tower that soars over the entire city, and the legendary Bosphorus Bridge that connects Europe and Asia!

Sites You'll Come Across

Galata Tower

Dolmabahce Palace

Ciragan Palace

Ortaköy Mosque

Bosphorus Bridge

Beylerbeyi Palace

Üsküdar

Maiden Tower

Topkapi Palace

Hagia Sophia

Seaside Villas

What to bring

If you’ve opted for the audio guide, remember to bring your own headset to enjoy the commentary during the cruise.

Additional information

The optional audio guide is available in 10 languages: English, German, French, Russian, Italian, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Turkish, and more.

Remember to download the audio guide app beforehand as limited internet connectivity is available during the cruise. The app works offline after downloading.

Click here to download the audio guide app to your smartphone.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the boarding point

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification

Kindly ensure that you arrive 20 minutes before the start time of your experience to avoid any delays

Ticket redemption points

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.