Cruise along the waters of the Bosphorus on this guided 2 hours boat tour. View the Asian and European sides of Istanbul and admire the palaces, wooden villas, bridges and all of the unique maritime landscapes.
Tour Options
Short Guided Bosphorus Cruise
Itinerary
Pass by
Dolmabahce Palace
Pass by
Rumeli fortress
Pass by
Beylerbeyi palace
Pass by
Bosphorus bridge
Pass by
Meeting point
Highlights
Professional guide
Local taxes
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Local taxes
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Departure port location and route may changed based on weather conditions or other reasons beyond control of local service provider
Please indicate preferred departure time in Special Requirements field at time of booking
Please be at meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to departure
Frequently asked questions
How long does Short Guided Bosphorus Cruise take?
Short Guided Bosphorus Cruise lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Short Guided Bosphorus Cruise cost?
Prices start at $18 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Short Guided Bosphorus Cruise for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Short Guided Bosphorus Cruise offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Short Guided Bosphorus Cruise worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 5 verified reviews; it is run by Turista Travel Agency. Most-mentioned highlights: Professional guide; Local taxes.
Reviews(5)
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Christiebehta
June 21, 2023
Skip this one
This was an awful experience. There were way too many people on the boat to have an enjoyable experience. It was difficult to move around and try to take pictures. There is also a makeshift roof on the boat, further making it difficult to observe things. Food was way overpriced and there were people dressed in costumes, asking for money to take pictures. Was very disappointed.
Operator response
Sometimes our boats can be very crowded in high season. During the 2-hour long boat ride,it is optional to take food and costume photos.
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Wasim_S
December 24, 2021
Fraudulent Details of the Tour
The details of the tour are incorrect, false and fraudulent. There is no mini van pick and drop included. The tour guide makes you walk a fair distance up and down in snowy cold breeze. (My wife got unwell and had muscle cramps due to the unexpected long walk).
Operator response
Dear, it is already written in the tour details that pick up and drop off of the minibus is not included.You walk from the meeting point to the port same as like everybody. All information is written in the tour details.
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paulinesocie
December 15, 2019
Good experience!
We did a boat trip in the Bosphore during 1h30. It was very nice, we where on the top. The view is amazing. We discovered Istanbul’s secret and we had explanations with a speaker so it was very interesting.
I really recommend you. Just toilets was really dirty but except this, everything was totally fine.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you very much, we would like to see you again.
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Abhidalove
November 14, 2019
Great Short trip
It was a short trip showing the highlights of Istanbul. Guide was very kind and generous. We had a great time.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you very much, we would like to see you again.
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Dave W
June 12, 2019
Good value guided boat trip
We paid €20 each inc. pick-up from near our hotel. About 1.5 hour trip which is enough to see the main Bosphorous highlights without taking too much time out of your day. Very nice boat, snacks and drinks available (at extra cost).
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you very much, we would like to see you again.
