Istanbul · BOSPHORUS BOAT TOURS
They are not the same boat. Some turn at the first bridge and some run the full strait toward the Black Sea; some are a public ferry with an audio guide, some are a yacht with forty seats. These 15 are separated by route, length, what you get to eat and what you can actually see from the rail.
Istanbul Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü with unlimited tea, Wi-Fi, and phone audio guide, plus sunset departures.
“It was a good experience! value for money. Staff were polite and helpful. Recommend it.”
Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with dance show and DJ. Sail Europe to Asia, eat fish or grilled meat, and see night landmarks.
“I really enjoyed the cruise. The entertainment of the dancers was even better than I expected. The food is good (not excellent) but it is also not the real point of the experience. The view was amazing and there is all the time to enjoy it in the breeze. The music also was very nice! And having unlimited drinks is very nice. A special comment for our waiter Dogus who was super helpful and available! He made the experience very pleasant”
Istanbul Bosphorus sunset cruise with hourly departures, a smartphone audio guide, and skyline views of both continents for great value.
“It's conveniently situated and easy to find. The venue features both upper and lower decks, offering you a choice of views. Inside, there is a small shop where you can buy hot drinks and light snacks. This is a great opportunity to experience stunning perspectives of both Europe and Asia from different vantage points.”
Bosphorus and Golden Horn cruise from Hagia Sophia with offline audio guide and sunset option. See Asia, Europe, bridges, palaces.
“It was amazing . If you are visiting Istanbul, this should definitely be on your list!”
2.5-hour Bosphorus luxury yacht cruise with Kanlıca stop on Asia side. Snacks, coffee and tea included, small group views.
“Great communications throughout the process, from booking all the way to the day of the tour. Guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Boat was comfortable and the snacks and drinks were good.”
A budget-friendly 2-hour Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü, with European and Asian views, Maiden's Tower sunset pause, and free tea.
“The trip was not and relaxing. Nice views and friendly staff Mahmud and team.😊😊😊😊😊🙏😊🙏😊😊😊🙏”
Istanbul highlights from Camlıca to Eyüp Sultan, then a Bosphorus cruise across Europe and Asia, with lunch and handy on-board perks.
“This was an excellent experience and excellent value. The boat ride was 2hrs, we were taken to multiple places including markets, palaces, mosques churches. The food at lunch was delicious and I could not possibly eat it all. If you could you could just ask for more. The one down side was the transfers they tried to pick me up at 810 not 830 so I was rushed and left my sunscreen at the hotel. When they dropped me back if was on the other side of a 6 lane road which was hectic - no way was I crossing so I had to walk 10 minutes to lights at…”
See Istanbul’s biggest sights in one day, then end with a luxury Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise plus lunch and sweets.
“The entire day was amazing from beginning to end. So much to learn, see, take and experience in one full day. Best way to experience Istanbul!”
A low-cost 2-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with a 11-language smartphone audio guide, unlimited Turkish tea and Nescafé.
“A great cruise that got boring after an hour. There were many point of attractions on the Europe side but very little on the Asian side. The speaker on the cruise was also muffled - however if you log on to the app and bring your own headphone, you will be able to hear the description for each point of interest; however, there is no way of knowing where you are at. Free coffee and tea on board. Instead of taking the cruise, you can take the official boat tours between different points.”
Short Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with hotel pickup, English audio guide, unlimited tea and coffee, plus sea views of major landmarks.
“Scenery was so beautiful! Friendly staff and lovely sea breeze ! Highly recommended for a super look at the entire city”
A 1.5-hour Bosphorus cruise from either Europe or Asia, with English commentary and a multi-language audio guide plus iconic sights.
“Last minute booking. We had a nice boat trip, not too crowded.”
Half-day Bosphorus cruise from Dolmabahçe with an Asian-side stop for Kanlica yogurt and ice cream, snacks, tea, WiFi, and great views.
“Great snacks and service on board. The boat is very luxurious for this price. The stop in the middle was a nice break, but there was nothing special there but icecream.”
3.5-hour Istanbul highlights with a Bosphorus cruise, Golden Horn bus drive, Pierre Loti cable car, Eyup Sultan Mosque, from $31.
“We booked this tour without pickup but called and added pickup which we recommend. We started with a drive around Sultanahmet and then around the city walls through Galata and up to Pierre Lotti for amazing views if the Golden Horn. Then down in the cable car to Eyup Sultans Mosque before the boat trip of the Bosphorus from Kabatas. This was about 1.5 hours long. The guide was great and so was the driver. There were only 4 of us on the tour so it was easy to hear, understand and ask questions. The views are amazing and the river tour is excellent. All in all: highly recommended”
Affordable Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü with emailed skip-the-line tickets, self-guided audio, and big views split between Europe and Asia.
“This was a good time! Perfect length for a city river cruise (1hr 30/45 mins). Make sure to sit on the left (European side) of the boat or else you’ll be staring at water the whole time instead of the actual city. The boat ride also included a guided tour to tell you what you’re passing by. Only thing to note is that this could be hard to find. The address listed is almost the right spot - look for the sign that says Bogaz Turu, that’s where you’ll get the ferry from Eminönü station”
Small-group Istanbul highlights with skip-the-line mosques, bazaar lunch, Spice Market stops, and a Bosphorus cruise with standout views.
“Ali was very informative and kept us on track so we saw everthing on the tour agenda. He made good recommendations. Thank you for sharing your country/ city with us.”
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