Bosphorus Cruises

The Bosphorus River, one of the world’s most important and strategic waterways, is located in Istanbul, Turkey. Being a natural strait between the Black Sea and Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus is unique in the sense that it not just flows between two continents but also connects Old and New Istanbul. A Bosphorus Cruise is one of the best ways to explore the city’s most popular landmarks. Explore the different types of Bosphorus cruise options, along with essential information such as timings, boarding point, and more.

Bosphorus Cruises introduces you to iconic landmarks in Istanbul. After the cruise, don't look further than this list of things to do in the city of Istanbul.

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul, Hagia Sophia is the 8th wonder of the world. The gigantic domed monument was originally built as a Cathedral church and was later converted into a mosque following the Ottoman conquest. It was again later converted into a museum. It’s iconic and popular owing to its magnificent and one-of-its-kind dome, which spans 31 m from east to west. You can book Hagia Sophia tickets separately or as part of a combo tour.

Once a place of residence and main headquarters of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire, the Topkapi Palace is now a museum that houses imperial collections and documents of the Ottoman Empire including traditional clothes, weapons, jewels, manuscripts and more. Parked on one of the most visible hills of Istanbul, Topkapi Palace is also the largest museum in Turkey. You can book Topkapi Palace tickets separately or as part of a combo tour.

A large underground cistern or a water chamber, Basilica Cistern is approximately 143 meters long and 65 meters wide. The streets of Istanbul houses hundreds of cisterns underneath of which only two are open to the public - one of them being Basilica Cistern. While it’s the interesting history that makes this one of the most iconic places to visit in Istanbul it’s also its architecture that includes 336 marble columns of 9 meters each that hold the roof of the cistern. You can book Basilica Cistern tickets separately or as part of a combo tour.

Originally named Sultan Ahmed Mosque, this architectural beauty is a popular Ottaman-era mosque. It’s called Blue Mosque owing to the blue tiles used to design the interior walls of the mosque. The mosque’s six minarets lend a unique factor to this mosque making it a popular destination for tourists. You can book Blue Mosque tickets separately or as part of combo tours.

Sprawling across a whopping 11 acres, Dolmabahce is considered to be one of the largest palaces in Turkey. It’s also Istanbul’s first European style palace. Built during the 19th century, this palace houses approximately 285 rooms and 46 halls. Lavish and ultra-luxurious, at least 14 tons of gold was used to adorn the ceiling. Not just that, this palace also has the largest collection of Bohemian and Baccarat crystal chandeliers in the world. You can book Dolmabahce Palace tickets separately or as part of combo tours