Overview
Join one of the best Bosphorus boat tours in Istanbul and admire the cosmopolitan city from a completely different perspective while enjoying the beautiful views of the Orient and the Occident at the same time.
Your Istanbul Welcome Card Marine Officer will welcome you at the pier and help you on the boat, hand you over our Bosphorus tour plan and explain you what will see on the boat tour.
Bosphorus Boat Tour
The Bosphorus is 32km long, separates Europe from Asia and connects the Marmara Sea to the Black Sea. Cruise along the Bosphorus between Asia and Europe and discover Istanbul tourist attractions, magnificent palaces, ancient castles, and other historical sites, as well as fine seaside residences and the Bosphorus bridge.
Furthermore, you will have a glance at the spectacular pieces of authentic civic architecture on the European and Asian coast.
Our boat is departing hourly, if you should miss your departure time you can join the next departing boat.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Audio guide app in 10 languase (EN, DE, ES, AR, RU, FR, IT, CN, TR, PL)
Skip the ticket lines
Meet & greet by marine officer
90 min. Boat tour ticket
Bosphorus tour map
No hotel pickup or drop off service
Food or drink
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Cruise is departing from Kabatas, across tram line no 1 and funicular, close by Dolmabahce Palace. Come to the wooden house behind the red petrol station. Look for Istanbul Welcome Card ticket window. Show your confirmation to the Istanbul Welcome Card marine officer and get access to the boat.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
DENTUR boat is departing from Kabatas, across tram line no 1 and funicular, close by Dolmabahce Palace. Come to the wooden house after the red petrol station. Look for ONLINE TICKET window. Show your confirmation to the marine officer and get access to the boat.
Traffic is very heavy! Do not take a taxsi! Make use of public transportation to reach the departure point.
Directions:
From Taksim: walking or funicular F1 (5 min)
From Dolmabahce Palace: walking (5 min)
From Sultanahmet: tram T1 (15 min)
From Besiktas: walking or bus (5 min)
From Galataport: walking (5 min)
From Galata Tower: walking and tram T1 (10 min)
AUDIO GUIDE APP INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1)
Go to Apple or Play Store and search for ''YourMobileGuide''
Step 2)
Download ''YourMobileGuide''
Step 3)
Open the App and select '' All Audio Tours''
Step 4)
Select Turkey and then Istanbul and search for '' Bosphorus Tour ''
Step 5)
You will receive your redeem code from the ticket window.
• Please note, there is limited internet at the pier so please download the app prior to the cruise
• The app does not require internet once it has been downloaded (ensure you have activated GPS)
• Do not forget to bring your headphones
What to expect
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Bosphorus Strait
Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Üsküdar, Maiden Tower and much more.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Audio Guide App
Can I cancel Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Audio Guide App for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 15 min.
Where does it start?
Cruise is departing from Kabatas, across tram line no 1 and funicular, close by Dolmabahce Palace. Come to the wooden house behind the red petrol station.
What's included?
- Audio guide app in 10 languase (EN, DE, ES, AR, RU, FR, IT, CN, TR, PL)
- Skip the ticket lines
- Meet & greet by marine officer
- 90 min. Boat tour ticket
- Bosphorus tour map
What's not included?
- No hotel pickup or drop off service
- Food or drink
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Arabic, German, Russian, Chinese, English, Italian, Polish, Turkish, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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