Half-Day Bosphorus Cruise from Istanbul to Black Sea with Lunch
by IBO Cruise
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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.€191.80Overview
This half-day boat tour lasts about five hours and starts with a cruise departing from Eminönü port in Istanbul. The boat travels along the Bosphorus Strait, passing landmarks such as Rumeli Fortress, Kucuksu Pavilion, Dolmabahce Palace, Kiz Kulesi, Beylerbeyi Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. The Bosphorus Strait is the only waterway connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara and serves as the natural border between Europe and Asia. The cruise continues into the open waters of the Black Sea. Guests stop at Anadolu Kavagi, a fishing village where there is a break for about 30 minutes. Visitors can walk up to Yoros Castle to see the medieval ruins and views from the castle. Afterward, the boat offers a swimming break near the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, lasting about 40 minutes. Lunch is provided during the trip, featuring Turkish meze with options such as grilled chicken or fish. A local guide is included throughout the tour. Swimsuits and towels are recommended for the swimming stop. Gratuities and alcoholic drinks are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rumeli Fortress
Rumeli Fortress was built in the 15th century by Mehmed II as part of the plan to capture Constantinople.
Kucuksu Pavilion
A small 19th-century palace used as a hunting lodge by Ottoman sultans.
Dolmabahce Palace
The 19th-century palace of the Ottoman Empire located along the Bosphorus.
Second Ottoman Palace
Another 19th-century palace of the Ottoman Empire visible from the cruise.
KIz Kulesi
An ancient tower once used by Eastern Romans as a lighthouse and for taxing ships, surrounded by various legends.
Beylerbeyi Palace
The summer palace of the Ottoman Empire dating from the 19th century.
Bosphorus Strait
The waterway connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, serving as the natural border between Europe and Asia.
Bosphorus Bridge
The 1970s suspension bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
The second suspension bridge of Istanbul, built in the 1980s.
Anadolu Kavagi
A fishing village where guests have a 30-minute break and can explore before continuing.
30 min
Yavuz Sultan Selim Koprusu
A bay near the bridge where guests take a 40-minute swimming break.
40 min
Meeting point
In front of Sultanahmet tram station
End point
In front of Sultanahmet tram station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Half-Day Bosphorus Cruise from Istanbul to Black Sea with Lunch
by IBO Cruise
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.€191.80Overview
This half-day boat tour lasts about five hours and starts with a cruise departing from Eminönü port in Istanbul. The boat travels along the Bosphorus Strait, passing landmarks such as Rumeli Fortress, Kucuksu Pavilion, Dolmabahce Palace, Kiz Kulesi, Beylerbeyi Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. The Bosphorus Strait is the only waterway connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara and serves as the natural border between Europe and Asia. The cruise continues into the open waters of the Black Sea. Guests stop at Anadolu Kavagi, a fishing village where there is a break for about 30 minutes. Visitors can walk up to Yoros Castle to see the medieval ruins and views from the castle. Afterward, the boat offers a swimming break near the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, lasting about 40 minutes. Lunch is provided during the trip, featuring Turkish meze with options such as grilled chicken or fish. A local guide is included throughout the tour. Swimsuits and towels are recommended for the swimming stop. Gratuities and alcoholic drinks are not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rumeli Fortress
Rumeli Fortress was built in the 15th century by Mehmed II as part of the plan to capture Constantinople.
Kucuksu Pavilion
A small 19th-century palace used as a hunting lodge by Ottoman sultans.
Dolmabahce Palace
The 19th-century palace of the Ottoman Empire located along the Bosphorus.
Second Ottoman Palace
Another 19th-century palace of the Ottoman Empire visible from the cruise.
KIz Kulesi
An ancient tower once used by Eastern Romans as a lighthouse and for taxing ships, surrounded by various legends.
Beylerbeyi Palace
The summer palace of the Ottoman Empire dating from the 19th century.
Bosphorus Strait
The waterway connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, serving as the natural border between Europe and Asia.
Bosphorus Bridge
The 1970s suspension bridge linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
The second suspension bridge of Istanbul, built in the 1980s.
Anadolu Kavagi
A fishing village where guests have a 30-minute break and can explore before continuing.
30 min
Yavuz Sultan Selim Koprusu
A bay near the bridge where guests take a 40-minute swimming break.
40 min
Meeting point
In front of Sultanahmet tram station
End point
In front of Sultanahmet tram station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.