2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul with Guide

4.8 (198 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Cruising on the Bosphorus is one of the top attractions in Istanbul. Having an educated and experienced tour guide will greatly enhance the experience.

This two hour cruise between two continents, Asia and Europe, giving visitors an unique vantage point of Istanbul with 20 million population.

Bosphorus is one of the most expensive real estate in the world. Especially old Ottoman Mansions are considered as one of the most expensive houses.

It is not a private tour so we cruise with tour boat which is open for public.

What's included

  • Professional guiding from a licenced guide
  • Bosphorus Cruise Ticket
  • Gratitude for tour guide

What to expect

  1. Galata Tower
    Pass by
    It is build at 1335 in Byzantiım Period, It is one of the most important symbol of the city
  2. Dolmabahce Palace
    Pass by
    (2nd residence for Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years. It is one of the copy of Versailles Palace in Paris. It is mind blowing and super fancy. It shows the luxury of Ottoman Empire. Chandeliers are from France, crystals are from England, priceless carpets are from Turkey amd Iran, curtains are pure Turkish Silk, porcelains are from China and Japan)
  3. Vodafone Arena
    Pass by
    Soccer stadium with 42,000 people capacity which belongs Beşiktaş Soccer Club
  4. Pass by
    Another really beautiful piece of art of Ottoman Empire which is build in 1863. It is operating as a hotel and manage by Kempinski since 1992.
  5. Ortakoy
    Pass by
    One of the most beautiful mosque of Istanbul which is also build in Ottoman Era. It is posh and fancy
  6. Bebek Park
    Pass by
    Most expensive and fanciest area of Istanbul. Celebrities who come to Istanbul are usually hanging out here. It is famous with fancy hotels, pubs, restaurants and night clubs.You can see Ferrari, Masserati, Bugatti cars in that area.
  7. Rumeli Fortress
    Pass by
    A beautiful fortress and castles build in 1453 against Russian attacks which was coming from Black Sea Side. It is operating as a museum today.
  8. Kucuksu Pavilion
    Pass by
    A summer cottage which is build for Royal Family to stay when they come back from hunting. Royal Family used to spend days / weeks in that beautiful palace.It is operating as a museum today.
  9. Kuleli Sahil
    Pass by
    Kuleli Area is another beautiful area which is located by The Bosphorus. It is famous with million dollars Ottoman Mansions. They are considered as one of the most expensive houses in the world. Each one of them are built in Ottoman Era so thats why they are all heriteged by government.
  10. Pass by
    Çengelköy District
  11. Kuzguncuk Sahili
    Pass by
    Jewish District of Istanbul with beautiful boutique coffee shops and tiny streets. It is hipster/hippie area and famous especially with beautiful Greek Style houses.
  12. Uskudar
    Pass by
    Üsküdar is one of the busiest and central downtown of Istanbul.
  13. KIz Kulesi
    Pass by
    Maiden Tower is another famous symbol of the city which is build as a lighthouse and operating as a restaurant today
  14. TopkapI Palace
    Pass by
    It was a residence for Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years and it is operating as a museum today
  15. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Pass by
    Its 1500 years old structure which is built as a church, than converted in to a mosque and operating as a museum today. Most famous symbol of Istanbul
  16. Misir Carsisi
    Pass by
    Spice Bazaar and Eminonu Area
  17. Galata Koprusu
    Pass by
    Galata Bridge
  18. Suleymaniye Mosque
    Pass by
    It is build in 1550 by Architect Sinan The Great. One of the most beautiful mosque of Istanbul which is dedicated the famous sultan of The Ottoman Empire 'Suleyman The Magnificent'

Meeting and pickup

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"

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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