Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul

Overview

Discover the beauty of Istanbul on a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise Tour and enjoy spectacular views from the water as you sail between Europe and Asia. Admire the city's famous skyline, historic palaces, waterfront mansions, mosques, and iconic Bosphorus bridges throughout the journey. Choose the cruise option that suits your schedule: • 1-Hour Bosphorus Cruise A short sightseeing cruise reaching the First Bosphorus Bridge before returning. • 2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise A complete Bosphorus sightseeing experience covering both the European and Asian shores of Istanbul. The cruise includes approximately 1 hour along the European side up to the Second Bosphorus Bridge and 1 hour returning along the Asian side. Enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul's most famous landmarks and capture memorable photos during your cruise. Whether you are visiting Istanbul for the first time or returning to explore the city again, this experience offers a peaceful and unforgettable way to see the Bosphorus.

Itinerary

1. Bosphorus Strait

   During your tour, you will have the chance to explore both the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus for an hour each. You'll pass by several historical attractions and view them from a distance along the way. To enrich your experience, our knowledgeable guide will explain the significance of these landmarks. Below is a list of the attractions you will see during the tour: - Dolmabahçe Palace - Ciragan Palace - Ortakoy Mosque - Bosphorus Bridge - Rumeli Fortress - Beylerbeyi Palace - Hagia Sophia - Topkapi Palace - Galata Tower.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Dolmabahce Palace

   Dolmabahçe Palace is located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosporus Strait.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Palais Çırağan

   Çırağan Palace, a former Ottoman palace, is now a five-star hotel in the Kempinski Hotels chain. It is located on the European shore of the Bosporus, between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy in Istanbul, Turkey.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Büyük Mecidiye Camii

   Ortaköy Mosque, formally the Büyük Mecidiye Camii in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey, is a mosque situated at the waterside of the Ortaköy pier square, one of the most popular locations on the Bosphorus.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Rumeli Fortress

   Rumelihisarı or Boğazkesen Fortress is a medieval Ottoman fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey, on a series of hills on the European banks of the Bosphorus.

   · Non-stop passage

6. Bosphorus Bridge

   The Bosphorus Bridge, known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge and colloquially as the First Bridge, is the oldest and southernmost of the three suspension bridges spanning the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, thus connecting Europe and Asia. The bridge extends between Ortaköy (in Europe) and Beylerbeyi (in Asia).

   · Non-stop passage

7. Beylerbeyi Palace

   The Beylerbeyi Palace is located in the Beylerbeyi neighborhood of Üsküdar district in Istanbul, Turkey, on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. An imperial Ottoman summer residence built between 1861 and 1865, it is now situated immediately north of the first Bosphorus Bridge.

   · Non-stop passage

8. Kız Kulesi

   There is a 5-minute slowdown on the sea route near the Magnificent Maiden's Tower. Take this opportunity to admire the stunning sunset view and snap countless photos and selfies around this iconic attraction.

   · Non-stop passage

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What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• To use the audio guide, you need your own headphones and a fully charged smartphone to access the audio guide website. If you don’t have these items, you can listen to the live guide, but language options may be limited.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Activity offered by SeaLand Trip Bosphorus Cruise via Viator.