2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul with Audio Guide
by SeaLand Trip
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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.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€12Overview
This 2-hour Bosphorus cruise boat tour in Istanbul covers both the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus Strait, spending about one hour on each side. The boat passes by several notable landmarks, including Dolmabahçe Palace and Çırağan Palace on the European shore, as well as Ortaköy Mosque (Büyük Mecidiye Camii) near the waterfront. The route continues under the Bosphorus Bridge, the oldest suspension bridge connecting Europe and Asia. On the European side, the boat also passes Rumeli Fortress and Galata Tower, while on the Asian side it passes Beylerbeyi Palace. Near the Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi), the boat slows down for approximately five minutes to allow passengers to take photos and observe the tower from the water. The boat is equipped with on-board restrooms and WiFi. Tea and coffee are served during the cruise. An audio guide is available in eleven languages and can be accessed via a smartphone and headphones; passengers must bring their own headphones and a fully charged smartphone to use this feature. Alternatively, a live guide provides commentary in a limited number of languages. The tour operates in morning, afternoon, and evening time slots to accommodate different schedules.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bosphorus Strait
The cruise covers the Bosphorus Strait, spending about one hour along the European side and one hour along the Asian side. Passengers pass by various historical landmarks from a distance while the guide explains their significance. Landmarks visible include Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Galata Tower.
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe Palace is located in Istanbul's Beşiktaş district on the European coast of the Bosphorus Strait.
Ciragan Palace
Çırağan Palace, formerly an Ottoman palace and now a Kempinski five-star hotel, sits on the European shore of the Bosphorus between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy.
Buyuk Mecidiye Camii
Ortaköy Mosque, officially named Büyük Mecidiye Camii, is situated at the waterfront of Ortaköy pier square in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, a popular spot along the Bosphorus.
Rumeli Fortress
Rumelihisarı, also called Boğazkesen Fortress, is a medieval Ottoman fortress built on hills along the European banks of the Bosphorus in Istanbul.
Bosphorus Bridge
The Bosphorus Bridge, officially the 15 July Martyrs Bridge and also known as the First Bridge, is the oldest suspension bridge connecting the European side at Ortaköy to the Asian side at Beylerbeyi.
Beylerbeyi Palace
Beylerbeyi Palace is an Ottoman summer residence located on the Asian side in the Beylerbeyi neighborhood of Üsküdar district, just north of the first Bosphorus Bridge. It was built between 1861 and 1865.
KIz Kulesi
The boat slows for about five minutes near the Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi), allowing passengers to view and photograph this attraction and the surrounding scenery.
Meeting point
*Please check in at our office next to the pier. *Arrive 15 minutes early for a smooth start. *After check-in, we'll guide you to the boat. *Need help? Contact us on WhatsApp anytime. *Please ensure the address matches on Google Maps. Be cautious of Google ads when clicking the location.
End point
*Please check in at our office next to the pier. *Arrive 15 minutes early for a smooth start. *After check-in, we'll guide you to the boat. *Need help? Contact us on WhatsApp anytime. *Please ensure the address matches on Google Maps. Be cautious of Google ads when clicking the location.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul with Audio Guide
by SeaLand Trip
Choose from 2 available options
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.€12Overview
This 2-hour Bosphorus cruise boat tour in Istanbul covers both the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus Strait, spending about one hour on each side. The boat passes by several notable landmarks, including Dolmabahçe Palace and Çırağan Palace on the European shore, as well as Ortaköy Mosque (Büyük Mecidiye Camii) near the waterfront. The route continues under the Bosphorus Bridge, the oldest suspension bridge connecting Europe and Asia. On the European side, the boat also passes Rumeli Fortress and Galata Tower, while on the Asian side it passes Beylerbeyi Palace. Near the Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi), the boat slows down for approximately five minutes to allow passengers to take photos and observe the tower from the water. The boat is equipped with on-board restrooms and WiFi. Tea and coffee are served during the cruise. An audio guide is available in eleven languages and can be accessed via a smartphone and headphones; passengers must bring their own headphones and a fully charged smartphone to use this feature. Alternatively, a live guide provides commentary in a limited number of languages. The tour operates in morning, afternoon, and evening time slots to accommodate different schedules.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bosphorus Strait
The cruise covers the Bosphorus Strait, spending about one hour along the European side and one hour along the Asian side. Passengers pass by various historical landmarks from a distance while the guide explains their significance. Landmarks visible include Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Galata Tower.
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe Palace is located in Istanbul's Beşiktaş district on the European coast of the Bosphorus Strait.
Ciragan Palace
Çırağan Palace, formerly an Ottoman palace and now a Kempinski five-star hotel, sits on the European shore of the Bosphorus between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy.
Buyuk Mecidiye Camii
Ortaköy Mosque, officially named Büyük Mecidiye Camii, is situated at the waterfront of Ortaköy pier square in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, a popular spot along the Bosphorus.
Rumeli Fortress
Rumelihisarı, also called Boğazkesen Fortress, is a medieval Ottoman fortress built on hills along the European banks of the Bosphorus in Istanbul.
Bosphorus Bridge
The Bosphorus Bridge, officially the 15 July Martyrs Bridge and also known as the First Bridge, is the oldest suspension bridge connecting the European side at Ortaköy to the Asian side at Beylerbeyi.
Beylerbeyi Palace
Beylerbeyi Palace is an Ottoman summer residence located on the Asian side in the Beylerbeyi neighborhood of Üsküdar district, just north of the first Bosphorus Bridge. It was built between 1861 and 1865.
KIz Kulesi
The boat slows for about five minutes near the Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi), allowing passengers to view and photograph this attraction and the surrounding scenery.
Meeting point
*Please check in at our office next to the pier. *Arrive 15 minutes early for a smooth start. *After check-in, we'll guide you to the boat. *Need help? Contact us on WhatsApp anytime. *Please ensure the address matches on Google Maps. Be cautious of Google ads when clicking the location.
End point
*Please check in at our office next to the pier. *Arrive 15 minutes early for a smooth start. *After check-in, we'll guide you to the boat. *Need help? Contact us on WhatsApp anytime. *Please ensure the address matches on Google Maps. Be cautious of Google ads when clicking the location.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.