Bosphorus Cruise: Explore Istanbul's Historic Waterway

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Discover Istanbul’s Bosphorus: a mesmerizing cruise showcasing historic landmarks, stunning views, and playful dolphins. A must-do year-round adventure.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Golden Horn - We will sail to the Bosphorus from the golden horn, which is the departure point of our tour.
Galata Koprusu - The Galata Bridge (Galata Köprüsü) is a 490-metre long drawbridge found in the Golden Horn estuary, which unites the old Istanbul with its more modern area.
Dolmabahce Palace - Dolmabahce Palace built in 19 th century is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire with the last of the Ottoman Sultans residing there.( From The Se )
Ortakoy - Seen from the Bosphorus cruise, the Bosphorus coastline on the European side resembles a string of villages, each with its own individual character and attractions, and indeed that’s just what it was. Located between down-to-earth Beşiktaş and chichi Kuruçeşme, Ortakoy does what its name suggests and positions itself somewhere in the middle (orta köy means ‘middle village’ in Turkish). ( From The Sea )
Bosphorus Bridge - The Bosphorus Bridge, or as it is known in recent years, the 15 july martyrs bridge, along with the Sultan Mehmed Bridge, the Sultan Selim Bridge is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Istanbul, and it is one of the three suspension bridges in the Bosphorus. It extends a length of 1,560 meters to connect between The European and Asian continents.
Rumeli Fortress - Rumeli Castle (Rumeli Hisarı) is an Ottoman fortress dating to 1452. It was built by Ottoman sultan Mehmed II (Mehmed the Conqueror) in preparation for the conquest of Constantinople. The castle is situated on the shore of the Bosphorus Strait at its narrowest point approximately 660 meters. It is just opposite of Anadolu Castle (Anadolu Hisarı) which is another Ottoman castle built in 1394 by Bayezid I. Both Anadolu Castle and Rumeli Castle were built by Ottoman sultans in order to prevent military and economic aid to the Byzantine Empire from coming from the north, Black Sea. Thus, the Bosphorus Strait connects the Black Sea with the Marmara Sea. ( From The Sea )
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge - Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is located in Istanbul Turkey. Also called the Second Bosphorus Bridge. The bridge is one of three bridges that cross the Bosphorus Strait that divides Asia and Europe. Construction of the bridge began in 1986 and in 1988 opened the bridge. The bridge is 1510 meters long and the main span is 1,090 meters. ( From The Sea )
Beylerbeyi Palace - Described by some as a miniature Dolmabahce Palace but without the crowds, the Beylerbeyi Sarayı (Beylerbeyi Palace) was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz to act as an imperial summer residence. With 24 rooms, 6 halls, and a hammam, it would have been quite the summer home and was also used to entertain visiting dignitaries. ( From The Sea )
KIz Kulesi - The Maiden’s Tower ( Turkish: Kız Kulesi ), also known as Leander’s Tower ( Tower of Leandros) since the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait, 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of Üsküdar neighborhood in İstanbul. It is one of the most popular landmarks and monuments of the city, with a history that spans over two millennia. ( From The Sea )
Golden Horn - Thank you for choosing us, we will continue to serve you with our professional live guide and boat crew and we will be pleased. Our tour ends here. We wish you a good day and see you soon.

What's Included

Tea included
Professional guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism

What's Not Included

Lunch not included
Hotel transfer not included
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks not included
Gratuities

Additional Information

It is considered one of the natural boundaries that separate Asia from Europe, the Istanbul Bosphorus Strait is also an international waterway. The shores of the Istanbul Bosphorus have hosted many civilizations throughout history. The Bosphorus tour is an activity that must be done. The beauty of the Bosphorus from the sea allows you to explore historic buildings and creates a terrific atmosphere to breathe in the sea air. Each season offers a different beauty for the Bosphorus cruise, with April to mid-May turning into a riot of color, making it a must-visit. A cruise along the Bosphorus is a year-round attraction. We are happy to make you travel safely on our Istanbul Strait tour. It’s a great opportunity to see the beauty of the Bosphorus and its magnificent historical monuments up close. The spectacular view will decorate your pictures. If you’re lucky, you might even see dolphins dancing in the water.

Enjoy the fascinating 2-hour Istanbul Bosphorus tour between two continents.

Location

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In front of Unkapanı Cibali Tram station. You need to arrive at the Cibali tram stop on the Alibeyköy tram line from Eminönü direction.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Passport50261267194

Sep 15, 2024

Best tour of istanbul - İ have been this tour it was fantastic really worths money Recommend everyone thanks for operator mehmet he made us enjoyable night

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Yingwangyou

Aug 6, 2024

The cruise is very nice - Excellent value for money! A two hour tour from the Golden Horn up to the second bridge on the Bosphorus and back. You get a feel for just how huge and impressive Istanbul is! The guys on board were very friendly and there was a complementary cup of Turkish tea on offer.

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Bekir_a

Aug 2, 2024

I recomendin this tour - It was very nice experions bosphours tour with professional guid. What i had Espesialy l recomending everybody have it.

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Necdet_s

Jul 30, 2024

Great Bosphorus Tour - I can say that it is the most attractive place in Istanbul. It was a great tour and very affordable price, thank you very much. The boat was clean and the staff were very welcoming, our guide was very knowledgeable and explained the history of Istanbul and the Bosphorus. I recommend it to everyone, you should definitely try Diamonds of the Bosphorus Tour.

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