Tour boat on the Bosphorus with Kuleli Military High School in the background, Istanbul.
Couple enjoying a Bosphorus cruise with Rumeli Fortress in view, Istanbul.
Rumeli Hisar fortress with stone walls and towers in Istanbul, Turkey.
Kksu Pavilion by the Bosphorus in Istanbul, surrounded by trees and water.
Woman listening to audio guide on ship with earphones, holding smartphone.
Tourists on a boat enjoying the Istanbul Bosphorus sightseeing cruise with an audio guide.
Ortaky Mosque with white stone architecture and twin minarets by the Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul.

Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Optional Audio Guide

Istanbul
Sightseeing Cruises
Google Verified Seller
Duration

Duration: 1.5 hours

Meals included
Meals included
Audio guide

Access to multilingual audio guide

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Cruise the Bosphorus Strait on a 90-minute to 3-hour journey where Europe meets Asia, and enjoy fascinating stories with your multilingual audio guide.

Admire Istanbul’s landmarks from the open deck, including Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Galata Tower, and the Bosphorus Bridge.

Skip the long queues with fast-track pier entry and meet a friendly marine officer who shares your route map and highlights key sights to watch for along the way.

Upgrade to a dinner cruise for a 4-course Turkish meal, two alcoholic drinks, and unlimited soft drinks as you enjoy live entertainment, folk dance, and DJ shows.

1.5-hour to 3-hour Bosphorus cruise (as per option selected)

Skip-the-line entry at the pier (as per option selected)

Audio guide in English, German, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, French, Italian, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean (as per option selected, available on sightseeing cruises only)

Meet and greet with a marine officer (as per option selected)

4-course Turkish dinner (as per option selected)

2 alcoholic drinks (as per option selected)

Live entertainment including Turkish folk dance, Whirling Dervish shows, sword performances, and a DJ (as per option selected)

Unlimited soft drinks (as per option selected)

A map highlighting the cruise route and points of interest along the way (as per option selected)

Free Wi-Fi onboard (as per option selected)

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Kksu Pavilion by the Bosphorus in Istanbul, surrounded by trees and water.

What to bring

  • Make sure you download the audio guide before arriving at the pier to save time and avoid connectivity issues.

  • The cruise operates in all weather conditions and can get a little windy on the water, so bring along a light jacket or sweater and a hat and sunscreen during sunny days, and a water bottle to stay hydrated.

What’s not allowed

  • Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

Accessibility

  • The cruise is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

  • The upper deck offers the best views and fills up quickly. Arrive early to grab your spot.

  • Stay safe and wear a mask at the attraction.

  • Children are to be accompanied by adults at all times during the cruise.

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Tourists on a boat enjoying the Istanbul Bosphorus sightseeing cruise with an audio guide.

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