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Istanbul: Maiden's Tower Entry Ticket with Boat Transfer

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Explore one of the icons of Istanbul by getting easy online tickets to Maiden's Tower, also known as...

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Istanbul: 90-minute Bosphorus Cruise

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 1.5 hour

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A Bosphorus cruise is one of the best things to do in Istanbul, even when you have little time to sp...

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise from the Kabatas Pier

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 2.0 hour

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See Istanbul's most beautiful landmarks on this picturesque Bosphorus and Golden Horn cruise. Enjoy ...

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Bosphorus Evening Cruise Tour In Istanbul

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 2.0 hour

$11

Embark on a fascinating boat tour in Istanbul and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the...

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Istanbul: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bosphorus Boat Tour

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Experience Istanbul from a unique vantage point during a convenient hop-on-hop-off cruise. Discover ...

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Istanbul: Bosphorus and Golden Horn Cruise with Audio Guide

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 2.0 hour

$13

Set sail on the Bosphorus strait and cruise along the Golden Horn as you see the most iconic landmar...

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Evening Sunset Cruise in Istanbul

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$15

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Istanbul: Private Bosphorus Night Cruise

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 2 hour

$16

Enjoy the night panorama of the beautiful shores of the Bosphorus on a private boat as you sample de...

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Istanbul: 1.5-Hour Morning Bosphorus Boat Tour

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 2.0 hour

$16

Cruise along the waters of the Bosphorus on this guided boat tour. View the Asian and European sides...

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Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Market

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 2.0 hour

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Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Admission and Bosphorus Cruise

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$18

Combine a visit to the amazing Hagia Sophia with a memorable Bosphorus cruise. Meet a local host at ...

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Istanbul: 2-Hour Afternoon Bosphorus Boat Tour

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 2 hour

$19

Cruise along the Bosphorus on a guided boat tour. See the Asian and European sides of Istanbul and a...

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Bosphorus Sightseeing Boat Cruise

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Asian Side Stop

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 3.0 hour

$20

Cruise the Bosphorus with a sightseeing tour in the morning or afternoon. Sail along the European si...

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Istanbul Museum Pass and Bosphorus Boat Tour

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 2.0 hour

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Istanbul: Bosphorus and Golden Horn River Sunset Cruise

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 2.0 hour

$20

Take in gorgeous views of Istanbul during a narrated sunset cruise along the waters of the Bosphorus...

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Guided Boat Tour with Turkish Tea

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 3.0 hour

$22

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Cruises & Water Tours, Istanbul

Istanbul is the largest city in the world that is located on two continents, and is separated by the Bosphorus Strait. One of the best ways to view both parts of the city is on one of the various Bosphorus cruises that run through the strait daily. While popular Istanbul landmarks like Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque and Galata Tower are visible from most of the cruises, the highlights of the cruises are the Ottoman era waterfront houses that dot both the European and Asian shorelines. Many of these cruises can also be combined with other sightseeing activities for more value.

Most Bosphorus tours start from the Eminonu docks near Sultanahmet, and go all the way to the Fatih Sultan Mehmet or Second Bosphorus bridge, passing the Galata Tower, Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, Kiz Kulesi or Maiden’s Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Uzkudar, Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Ortakoy Mosque, First Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Anatolian Fortress. Some of the cruises take you through the Golden Horn across the Galata Bridge as well, where you can see the Aynalıkavak Palace, Ecumenical Patriarchate, Rahmi M Koc Museum, Eyup Sultan Mosque and Galata Tower. Longer half to full day tours of the Bosphorus take you around the Black Sea past Poyrazkoy as well. There are day cruises to the Princes’ Islands, which are popular summer resorts with historical buildings.

The evening sunset cruise in Istanbul takes you past the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace, Kiz Kulesi, Uzkudar, Dolmabahce Palace, Üsküdar, Cıragan Palace, Yıldız Park & Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, First Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, and parts of Northern Bosphorus - Cengelköy, Kuleli Naval Academy, Arnavutköy with its Ottoman yalıs (wooden mansions), Rumeli Fortress, Bebek, and Bosphorus University.

You can also choose lunch or dinner cruises, with onboard dining and entertainment such as traditional Anatolian folk dance or belly dance.

For a closer view of the historic districts around the Golden Horn, you can opt for a cruise on the Bosphorus followed by a coach tour around the Golden Horn. Explore Balat - the former Byzantine Jewish quarter with synagogues, balconied townhouses, Jewish Hospital and distinctive stepped sidewalks, the Church of St Stephen of the Bulgars made entirely from cast iron, Ecumenical Patriarchate and the ruins of the City Walls, built by the Romans in the 5th century AD and later fortified by the Byzantines.

After cruising on water and touring on roads, for a different view of Istanbul from a height, combine your cruise with a cable car ride up the Pierre Loti Hill from Eyup district. Relax over a drink at the famous Pierre Loti café with panoramic views over the city and Golden Horn below.

You can add a tour of Küçüksu Palace, Egyptian Spice Bazaar (with Rüstem Pasha Mosque), Suleymaniye Mosque, Rumeli Fortress or any other major attractions in Istanbul to your cruise.