Sightseeing Cruises

Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise with Audio Guide

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Experience the beauty and diversity of Istanbul on the Bosphorus Strait with this 90-minute cruise and learn about Istanbul’s centuries-long history through an audio guide app available in 8 languages.

Highlights

Hop aboard a 90-minute cruise along the Bosphorus Strait and enjoy beautiful views of Istanbul.
See the Golden Horn, the Dolmabahce Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and the Hagia Sophia Museum.
Learn about the places you pass by with the help of a free audio guide, available in 8 languages.
Click photos of the stunning panoramas offered by Istanbul and its landmarks.

Inclusions

90-minute Bosphorus cruise
Audio guide available in 8 languages

Exclusions

Food and drinks

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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Christian

4/5

Jun, 2024

Just wanted a short cruise to kill some afternoon time. Online experience and ticket very easy, directions easy to find and website provided Accurate information. Big boat and cruise lasted a little over 1.5 hr. Soft drinks and ice cream available onboard and all in all a good experience for 12 USD.

João

4/5

Jun, 2024

Good experience, you can see more of Istanbul than you would have been able to without this boat tour. An experience not to be missed in Istanbul

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Joselito

5/5

Jun, 2024

We loved the boat ride. There were enough seats for everyone. Snacks and drinks were a lot to choose from and were reasonably priced. The audio guide was detailed enough to keep it interesting. And the schedule was punctual which was important to us.

Michelle

4/5

May, 2024

Watch-out, you may buy a ticket for a certain time BUT the cruise is run by Dentur Avrasya on Kabataş Pier. So they have their own specific cruise times. I recommend checking ahead, and not just appearing at your booked time. We turned up at 10:45am (ready for 11:00am), and were told the cruise is at 12:45pm - so come back at 12:30pm. The cruise travels north and sticks close to the golden horn bank, and turns around back south at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. And then sticks close to the Asian side. Because of this, I recommend getting a seat on the Port side of the boat (left). Note, the boat reverses out of the dock. The seats are just plastic garden seats that you can move around as you require. There is an audio guide. But it partly becomes obsolete when parts of the audio guide blast out of their own speaker in Turkish and then English.

José

5/5

May, 2024

Una experiencia bonita para recorrer el Bósforo y poder ver los lados de la costa con sus edificios, mezquitas, castillos.

Ticket validity

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

Your Experience

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!

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Don’t forget to bring along your headphones to listen to the audio tour.
You can buy food and beverages on the boat at your own expense.

Audio Guide App Instructions:

The audio guide is available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and Chinese.
Go to Apple or Play Store and search for 'YourMobileGuide'. Download the app.
Open the App and select 'All Audio Tours'. Select Turkey, then Istanbul, and search for 'Bosphorus Cruise.’
You'll receive your redemption code from the ticket window.
Please note: There is limited internet at the pier so please download the app before the tour.
The app does not require internet once it has been downloaded but ensure you have activated GPS.

My tickets

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