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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise from Old City

Bosphorus cruise ship passing Istanbul's historic skyline with Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.
Bosphorus cruise ship near Galata Bridge, Istanbul, with a smiling woman in a hat.
Woman relaxing on a Bosphorus cruise with Istanbul skyline in the background.
Maiden's Tower on Bosphorus with cruise boat, Istanbul sightseeing tour.

Duration

1 hr 10 min

Audio guide

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Discover Istanbul in it truest essence and learn about the centuries of history it has to offer.

    • Cruise along the most important waterway that separates Europe and Asia through the Bosphorus Cruise and experience Istanbul in all its beauty.

    • Learn about the centuries of history through the audio guide app available in 10 languages.

    • View the picturesque sights of Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and other historical landmarks.

    • Start the cruise from the Old City on the European side and commence the same on the Asian side of the waterway.

    • Bosphorus tour map

    • Audio guide app in 10 languase (EN, DE, ES, AR, RU, FR, IT, CN, TR, PL)

    • Hotel transfers
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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  • To experience the beauty and diversity of Istanbul in its truest sense, one must view the city from the Bosphorus Cruise. On this picturesque cruise, discover the most important waterway that separates Europe and Asia. Enjoy the views of the main attractions of Istanbul such as the magnificent palaces, ancient castles, picturesque mosques, and famous hills and parks. On this tour, learn about the centuries-old history of Istanbul with the help of an audio guide app available in 10 different languages. This tour is bound to appeal to travelers with a wide range of interests.

    You start the cruise from the European side and return through the Asian side. From Old City, cruise along the second Bosphorus bridge and view the beautiful sights of Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace. Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower, and Galata Tower are also some historical landmarks that can be viewed from the cruise. Truly experience Istanbul in its glory and beauty through this scenic cruise.

  • Important Information

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    Timings

    • Daily at 12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3pm, 4:15pm and 5:30pm
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 20 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    Boarding Point

    • Board your cruise at BUDO Eminonu Pier.

    • Address: Hobyar Mh, Ankara Cd., 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey 34000 Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey

    Get Directions to the Boarding Point

    Getting There

    By Bus

    • The closest bus stop is Eminönü. It is a quick 5-minute walk to the meeting point.

    • Board buses 26, 33E, 33TE, 79E and 92 to get you there.

    By Tram

    • The closest tram stop is Sirkeci İstasyonu. It is a quick 7-minute walk to the meeting point.

    • Board tram T1 to get you there.

    Validity

    This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.

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