2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul with Guide

4.8
(199 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Shozy Spice Bazaar

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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • Galata Tower (Pass by)

    It is build at 1335 in Byzantiım Period, It is one of the most important symbol of the city

    Admission ticket free
  • 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)

    Admission ticket free
  • Vodafone Arena (Pass by)

    Soccer stadium with 42,000 people capacity which belongs Beşiktaş Soccer Club

    Admission ticket free
  • Çırağan Caddesi (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ortakoy (Pass by)

    One of the most beautiful mosque of Istanbul which is also build in Ottoman Era. It is posh and fancy

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Çengelköy (Pass by)

    Çengelköy District

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Uskudar (Pass by)

    Üsküdar is one of the busiest and central downtown of Istanbul.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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

    Admission ticket free
  • TopkapI Palace (Pass by)

    It was a residence for Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years and it is operating as a museum today

    Admission ticket free
  • 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

    Admission ticket free
  • Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) (Pass by)

    Spice Bazaar and Eminonu Area

    Admission ticket free
  • Galata Koprusu (Pass by)

    Galata Bridge

    Admission ticket free
  • 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'

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Circle Istanbul

Tags

Day Cruises
Full-day Tours
Sunset Cruises
Water Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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