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Sunset boat trip on the Bosphorus and Golden Horn
4.2(9)Istanbul2 hours
VIATOR4.0(3)TRIPADVISOR4.3(6)
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At a glance
Duration
2 hours
Price from
$21 / person
Rating
4.2 / 5 · 9 reviews
Languages
AR, RU, EN, EN
Group
Small group, up to 30
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
Turista Travel Agency
Confirmation
Instant
Description
Boat trip along the waters of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn on this guided 2-hours boat cruise. View the Asian and European sides of Istanbul and admire the palaces, wooden villas, bridges and all of the unique maritime landscapes.
Tour Options
Sunset boat trip on the Bosphorus and Golden Horn
Itinerary
Admission included120 min
Bosphorus boat tour
What's included
Included
Professional local guide
Sightseeing boat cruise
Meeting point pickup and drop-off
Local taxes
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
4.2
9 reviews
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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 Sunset boat trip on the Bosphorus and Golden Horn take?
Sunset boat trip on the Bosphorus and Golden Horn lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Sunset boat trip on the Bosphorus and Golden Horn cost?
Prices start at $21 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 Sunset boat trip on the Bosphorus and Golden Horn for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered.
What languages is Sunset boat trip on the Bosphorus and Golden Horn offered in?
The experience is available in AR, RU, EN, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 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.
Reviews(9)
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larafA8416SF
September 9, 2026
The Bosphorus Tour is a must, but not like this.
Honestly such a scam - in the description you'll read "live guide", that they accept max groups of 30 people and that kids have to be minimum 4 y.o...In reality this is a 100+ people ferry with a recorded guide in oversound (not even with headphones!) in EN, RU, IT, SP, DE and FR meaning that depending on your language you might be hearing about Topkapi Palace whilst you're already deep in the Golden Horn. There were families with literal new borns on board (which is fine, but not as advertised) and the boarding experience was akin to migrants trying to leave a city on the last boat out - people running, pushing and shoving to squeeze through a narrowly open gate where they "checked" your ticket. Once on board they will try to sell you everything - from rental blankets for 100 TRY to smoothies, watermelon, pancakes and even a whole photoshoot. It is advertised as two hours long but our actually run at almost three by the time you get to the docking point, all the way up the Bosphorus and back. So yeah, do it, but not with this provider. For the experience you're much better off doing the €5 ferry.
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jasminkhan718
August 1, 2026
Sunset Bosphorus Tour
Booked tickets online. Meeting point was very close by and tour guide was very helpful and did a fantastic job in guiding a large group to the destination.
The cruise itself was lovely, food on board was great and family had an enjoyable time. Would definitely recommend this visit during your stay.
Operator response
Thank you very much, we would like to see you again..
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O653IOhectorf
June 13, 2026
A must-do tour!
A one-hour walk in the morning and another at sunset is magical to see and experience in both ways!
Operator response
Muchas gracias, esperamos volver a verle..
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paulozyuolcombr
June 1, 2025
Beautiful landscapes great...
Beautiful landscapes great reference rem Istanbul tour very interesting. Just need to improve the reference of the meeting point, confused by Google maps
Operator response
Muito obrigado, esperamos vê-lo novamente.
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eduardohfcunha
December 9, 2023
Bosphorus Strait Cruise
An incredible place. The Bosphorus Strait divides Asia from Europe into Türkiye. The tour lasts an hour and a half and we see several buildings in the area.
Operator response
Obrigado, estamos ansiosos para vê-lo novamente.
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CARLOS_O
December 3, 2023
Too loud and too many people, not a group of 30…
We booked a tour for maximum 30 people, and enemies up being herded like sheep walking through Istanbul to a bus to be able to get to a boat that had at least 200 people in it… it was like a market, loud and very noisy (sometimes you couldn’t even listen to the explanation on the speaker… not really what we signed up for
Operator response
I think there is a mistake here, private boats and group tour boats have different prices.
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Rocimell
July 20, 2022
Awesome service 👍
Davut Dogan was very kind and efficient, excellent tour agent, he set up our bosforus boat tour and we’re about to head to Ephesios and Pamukkale tour he organized it last minute and we’re very grateful for his help. Thank you Davut (David) you’re the best!
Operator response
Thank you very much, we would like to see you again.
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MariyaRacheva
October 24, 2021
Good trip
It’s was nice, but would have been nicer if we had an individual headphones. We could have had a bit more explanation about the sighting on the way back
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Operator response
Thank you very much, we would like to see you again.
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Iain_A
April 1, 2021
Good value for the price
For the price very good, the organisation to get on the boat was a bit muddled. But once on the boat it was a long tour for a good price. Don’t expect much from the commentary its sporadic and they spend more time talking about the on board concessions. It’s not a live tour guide but a recording. But its a good price and you seem most of the sights so go in with your eyes open and its good value.
Operator response
Thank you very much, we would like to see you again .