Sightseeing Cruises

Istanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide

Bosphorus cruise ship with tourists, Istanbul skyline and bridge in background.

Bosphorus cruise ship sailing past Istanbul's historic skyline with audio guide.

Bosphorus cruise ship sailing past Istanbul skyline with audio guide.

Experience the beauty and diversity of Istanbul on the Bosphorus Strait with this 90-minute cruise and learn about Istanbul’s centuries-long history through an audio guide app available in 8 languages.

Highlights

Hop aboard a 90-minute cruise along the Bosphorus Strait and enjoy beautiful views of Istanbul.
See the Golden Horn, the Dolmabahce Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and the Hagia Sophia Museum.
Learn about the places you pass by with the help of a free audio guide, available in 8 languages.
Click photos of the stunning panoramas offered by Istanbul and its landmarks.

Inclusions

90-minute Bosphorus cruise
Audio guide available in 8 languages

Exclusions

Food and drinks

Itinerary

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Elisabet

5/5

Oct, 2024

The speed in confirming the reservation, the punctuality and easy access and at a very good price. From the boat you have fantastic views and it is a nice experience. I recommend it.

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Timothy

4/5

Aug, 2024

Tour was nice, very relaxing. And a good recee trip - for my Bosphorus swim next day! The Audio Guide worked great (except the girls voice was 'too american' I thought!). I wasn't able to link the audio to my phone GPS location - but not a problem, because i re-wound/re-played some sections a few times.

Nairo

4/5

Aug, 2024

The ride is amazing, the views are really beautiful, the boat is huge with many places where you can place yourself! A unique experience...

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4/5

Aug, 2024

Smooth check in at the pier. Very neat and tidy in the boat deck. The cruise route covered most of the attraction points along the coast and clear audio introduction. May be good to add in more historic explanations about those places. Istanbul is such a beautiful and historic city.

Christian

4/5

Jun, 2024

Just wanted a short cruise to kill some afternoon time. Online experience and ticket very easy, directions easy to find and website provided Accurate information. Big boat and cruise lasted a little over 1.5 hr. Soft drinks and ice cream available onboard and all in all a good experience for 12 USD.

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Ticket validity

These tickets are valid for 3 days from the date of purchase.

Your Experience

Sail away on a 90-minute cruise journey along the beautiful Bosphorus waterway. To start off, board your cruise at Dentur Avrasya Kabataş. A Marine Officer will welcome you at the pier and give you the tour plan along with an overview of what you will be seeing on the cruise. You'll also receive an audio guide, available in 8 languages, to help you gain some insights about the attractions. Hop onboard and get ready to soak in spectacular views of Istanbul. You will see impressive sights such as the domes of Hagia Sophia, the Galata Tower that soars over the entire city, and the legendary Bosphorus Bridge that connects Europe and Asia!

Know before you go

Additional information

Don’t forget to bring along your headphones to listen to the audio tour.
You can buy food and beverages on the boat at your own expense.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the boarding point
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification
Kindly ensure that you arrive 20 minutes before the start time of your experience to avoid any delays