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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise Tour

4.014 reviewsBosphorus

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

If cities have souls, then Istanbul's is right here, where the Golden Horn meets the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara, and the most intense activity is the movement of people and the selling of things: from domestic fire extinguishers to fresh fish grilled over wood fires on moored ketchas. - The first must – see stop will be Spice Bazaar. A brief explanation about the miracle of the herbs and we can taste delicous Turkish delights here. - Sightseeing tour of the Golden Horn begins. Joining the cruise from the awe-inspiring Dolmabahce Palace to the ancient Walls of Constantine and onto the Topkapi Palace on Bosphorus by public boat in 90 Minutes. - Experience the best views the city has to offer while enjoying a wonderful cruise along the Bosphorus.

Inclusions

What's included

  • 1.5-hour cruise
  • English speaking licenced & professional guiding
  • Hotel pickup
  • Transportation in suitable size vehicle with A/C

What's not

  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel drop-off

Itinerary

  1. You will have a sightseeing tour of the Golden Horn in minivan

    45 min

  2. 90-minute Bosphorus cruise, following along the shores and taking in many of Istanbul’s iconic sights.

    Passes by

  3. The most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.

    30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 5 travellers
Operated by
Istanbul Walks
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Istanbul

  • Its from-price is 91% above the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanbul.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 859 of 3649.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Istanbul

Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.

The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.

Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).

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