Sightseeing Cruises

Istanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Optional 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.

Get on this 90-minute sightseeing cruise on the Bosphorus Strait and learn about Istanbul’s centuries-long history through an audio guide app available in 10 languages.

Highlights

Revel in the beauty of Istanbul with a 90-minute sightseeing cruise on the Bosphorus Strait that separates Europe from Asia.
See the city’s unique contrasts of old and new—from the historic Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace to the modern Bosphorus Bridge and quaint seaside villas.
Save time by skipping ticket lines at the pier and get boarding assistance from a marine officer, who will give you a map to help spot key landmarks along the way.
Upgrade your journey with a multilingual audio guide, diving into Istanbul’s Ottoman history and the architectural details of its famous sites.
Did you know? The Bosphorus Strait is one of the busiest waterways in the world, with over 40,000 vessels passing through it annually.

Inclusions

90-minute Bosphorus cruise
Audio guide in 10 languages (based on the option selected)
Meet and greet with a marine officer
Bosphorus cruise plan/map

Exclusions

Food and drinks

Itinerary

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, they are valid for an extended period of time.

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Stefanie

3/5

Feb, 2025

With all the excursion boats, it was almost impossible to find the right one. You should at least have had the name of the boat. Even the inspectors on site didn't know that it was the right boat. The barcode was only valid for one person, but should have been valid for two. Due to the lack of an audio guide, you didn't know where you were and whether you should get off. We still enjoyed the trip!

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Rachel

3/5

Jan, 2025

Boat trip goes up the Bosphprous, so doesn't cover Golden Horn. The boat ride was good, but the child tickets sold by Head out were incorrectly aged/priced, so we paid more than we should have.

Antonio

5/5

Jan, 2025

Easy booking. The best is the ratio quality/price. The audio guide is difficult to use, but the astonishing views of the bridges, mosques and palaces are really worthy. The biat is safe and fast. You can choose between the indoor option with coffe-shop (the milk with cinnamon is abolutely recommendable) and the top terrace (a bit cold in winter but fantastic to take photos. The trip is exactly as described. Don't miss it.

Lorenzo

4/5

Jan, 2025

Beautiful cruise that skirts first the European side and then the Asian side. Great way to give you a sense of the vastness and diversity of the city. Audio guide helpful but got stuck often, too bad because very useful. Recommended at sunset! Definitely recommended! Done in December, you have to cover up.

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Carsten

4/5

Nov, 2024

That was nice. The employee on the quay who welcomed us was very friendly and helpful. Also the service on board. We only have bad memories of the chairs on the outside deck. Very hard and uncomfortable...

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Ticket validity

These tickets are valid for an extended duration. The exact details will be present on the ticket.

Itinerary

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

What to bring

If you’ve opted for the audio guide, remember to bring your own headset to enjoy the commentary during the cruise.

Additional information

The optional audio guide is available in 10 languages: English, German, French, Russian, Italian, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Turkish, and more.
Remember to download the audio guide app beforehand as limited internet connectivity is available during the cruise. The app works offline after downloading.
Click here to download the audio guide app to your smartphone.

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