2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul with Guide
by Circle Istanbul
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This 2-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul includes a licensed guide who provides commentary throughout the trip. The cruise takes place on a public tour boat traveling along the Bosphorus Strait, which separates the continents of Europe and Asia. The route offers views of many important landmarks and neighborhoods on both sides of the water. Passengers will see Galata Tower, built in 1335 during the Byzantine period, and Dolmabahce Palace, the second residence of the Ottoman royal family for 400 years, modeled after Versailles. The boat passes Vodafone Arena, home to Beşiktaş Soccer Club with a 42,000 capacity. Along the way, the cruise passes an Ottoman-era hotel managed by Kempinski since 1992, the ornate Ortakoy Mosque, and Bebek Park, known for luxury hotels, restaurants, and nightlife. Further along, the boat passes Rumeli Fortress, built in 1453 as a defense against attacks from the Black Sea and now a museum, and Kucuksu Pavilion, a former royal summer cottage now operating as a museum. The cruise continues past Kuleli Sahil, an area with expensive Ottoman mansions, and the neighborhoods of Çengelköy and Kuzguncuk Sahili, known for boutique shops and historic houses. The busy district of Uskudar is visible from the water, along with the Maiden Tower (Kiz Kulesi), originally a lighthouse and now a restaurant. Other sights include Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman royal family and now a museum; Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, a historic building over 1500 years old that has served as a church, mosque, and museum; the Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) near the Eminonu area; Galata Bridge (Galata Koprusu); and Suleymaniye Mosque, built in 1550 by architect Sinan in honor of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. The licensed guide explains the history and significance of these landmarks during the cruise. The Bosphorus cruise ticket and professional guiding are included in the tour. Gratitude for the guide is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Galata Tower
Built in 1335 during the Byzantine period, Galata Tower is one of Istanbul's most important symbols.
Dolmabahce Palace
Served as the Ottoman Royal Family's second residence for 400 years, modeled after Paris's Versailles Palace. Features French chandeliers, English crystals, Turkish and Iranian carpets, pure Turkish silk curtains, and Chinese and Japanese porcelains.
Vodafone Arena
Soccer stadium with a 42,000-seat capacity, home to Beşiktaş Soccer Club.
Ottoman Era Hotel
An Ottoman Empire building constructed in 1863, operating as a hotel managed by Kempinski since 1992.
Ortakoy
An Ottoman-era mosque known for its elegant design and upscale surroundings.
Bebek Park
A high-end area popular with celebrities, featuring luxury hotels, pubs, restaurants, and nightclubs, often seen with luxury cars like Ferrari and Bugatti.
Rumeli Fortress
Fortress and castle built in 1453 to defend against Russian attacks from the Black Sea, now functioning as a museum.
Kucuksu Pavilion
A summer residence for the Ottoman Royal Family after hunting trips, now operating as a museum.
Kuleli Sahil
An area along the Bosphorus known for its million-dollar Ottoman mansions preserved as government heritage.
Çengelköy District
A district along the Bosphorus with notable local features.
Kuzguncuk Sahili
Jewish district of Istanbul featuring boutique coffee shops, small streets, and Greek-style houses, known for its hipster and hippie atmosphere.
Uskudar
One of Istanbul’s busiest and most central downtown districts.
KIz Kulesi
Maiden Tower, originally built as a lighthouse, now functions as a restaurant and is a well-known city symbol.
TopkapI Palace
Residence of the Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years, currently operating as a museum.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
A 1500-year-old building originally constructed as a church, later converted into a mosque, and now a museum; a famous Istanbul landmark.
Misir Carsisi
The Spice Bazaar and the Eminonu area.
Galata Koprusu
Galata Bridge.
Suleymaniye Mosque
Built in 1550 by architect Sinan, this mosque is dedicated to Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent and is one of Istanbul’s notable mosques.
Meeting point
Meeting point is main gate of SPICE BAZAAR. Please make sure you come to the main gate (The gate which faces the sea) There is a shop at the main gate call "SHOZY SPICE BAZAAR" Tour Guide will hold sign says "I ❤️ ISTANBUL"
End point
Meeting point is main gate of SPICE BAZAAR. Please make sure you come to the main gate (The gate which faces the sea) There is a shop at the main gate call "SHOZY SPICE BAZAAR" Tour Guide will hold sign says "I ❤️ ISTANBUL"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul with Guide
by Circle Istanbul
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$70Overview
This 2-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul includes a licensed guide who provides commentary throughout the trip. The cruise takes place on a public tour boat traveling along the Bosphorus Strait, which separates the continents of Europe and Asia. The route offers views of many important landmarks and neighborhoods on both sides of the water. Passengers will see Galata Tower, built in 1335 during the Byzantine period, and Dolmabahce Palace, the second residence of the Ottoman royal family for 400 years, modeled after Versailles. The boat passes Vodafone Arena, home to Beşiktaş Soccer Club with a 42,000 capacity. Along the way, the cruise passes an Ottoman-era hotel managed by Kempinski since 1992, the ornate Ortakoy Mosque, and Bebek Park, known for luxury hotels, restaurants, and nightlife. Further along, the boat passes Rumeli Fortress, built in 1453 as a defense against attacks from the Black Sea and now a museum, and Kucuksu Pavilion, a former royal summer cottage now operating as a museum. The cruise continues past Kuleli Sahil, an area with expensive Ottoman mansions, and the neighborhoods of Çengelköy and Kuzguncuk Sahili, known for boutique shops and historic houses. The busy district of Uskudar is visible from the water, along with the Maiden Tower (Kiz Kulesi), originally a lighthouse and now a restaurant. Other sights include Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman royal family and now a museum; Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, a historic building over 1500 years old that has served as a church, mosque, and museum; the Spice Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) near the Eminonu area; Galata Bridge (Galata Koprusu); and Suleymaniye Mosque, built in 1550 by architect Sinan in honor of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. The licensed guide explains the history and significance of these landmarks during the cruise. The Bosphorus cruise ticket and professional guiding are included in the tour. Gratitude for the guide is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Galata Tower
Built in 1335 during the Byzantine period, Galata Tower is one of Istanbul's most important symbols.
Dolmabahce Palace
Served as the Ottoman Royal Family's second residence for 400 years, modeled after Paris's Versailles Palace. Features French chandeliers, English crystals, Turkish and Iranian carpets, pure Turkish silk curtains, and Chinese and Japanese porcelains.
Vodafone Arena
Soccer stadium with a 42,000-seat capacity, home to Beşiktaş Soccer Club.
Ottoman Era Hotel
An Ottoman Empire building constructed in 1863, operating as a hotel managed by Kempinski since 1992.
Ortakoy
An Ottoman-era mosque known for its elegant design and upscale surroundings.
Bebek Park
A high-end area popular with celebrities, featuring luxury hotels, pubs, restaurants, and nightclubs, often seen with luxury cars like Ferrari and Bugatti.
Rumeli Fortress
Fortress and castle built in 1453 to defend against Russian attacks from the Black Sea, now functioning as a museum.
Kucuksu Pavilion
A summer residence for the Ottoman Royal Family after hunting trips, now operating as a museum.
Kuleli Sahil
An area along the Bosphorus known for its million-dollar Ottoman mansions preserved as government heritage.
Çengelköy District
A district along the Bosphorus with notable local features.
Kuzguncuk Sahili
Jewish district of Istanbul featuring boutique coffee shops, small streets, and Greek-style houses, known for its hipster and hippie atmosphere.
Uskudar
One of Istanbul’s busiest and most central downtown districts.
KIz Kulesi
Maiden Tower, originally built as a lighthouse, now functions as a restaurant and is a well-known city symbol.
TopkapI Palace
Residence of the Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years, currently operating as a museum.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
A 1500-year-old building originally constructed as a church, later converted into a mosque, and now a museum; a famous Istanbul landmark.
Misir Carsisi
The Spice Bazaar and the Eminonu area.
Galata Koprusu
Galata Bridge.
Suleymaniye Mosque
Built in 1550 by architect Sinan, this mosque is dedicated to Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent and is one of Istanbul’s notable mosques.
Meeting point
Meeting point is main gate of SPICE BAZAAR. Please make sure you come to the main gate (The gate which faces the sea) There is a shop at the main gate call "SHOZY SPICE BAZAAR" Tour Guide will hold sign says "I ❤️ ISTANBUL"
End point
Meeting point is main gate of SPICE BAZAAR. Please make sure you come to the main gate (The gate which faces the sea) There is a shop at the main gate call "SHOZY SPICE BAZAAR" Tour Guide will hold sign says "I ❤️ ISTANBUL"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.