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Experience cruising the Golden Horn, Bosphorus and more

4.4/5
7 reviews

Have you cruised along the Golden Horn urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus yet? If not, or if you would like to again, then this tour with an English-speaking guide is for you!

You'll meet your guide at the news kiosk across the entrance of the Hagia Sophia and walk together for 10 minutes to the boat. Feel your excitement rise as you board and get ready to learn. Cruise along the 32 km Bosporus and enjoy seeing Istanbul’s main attractions. Admire magnificent palaces, ancient castles, and the famous hills and parks whilst you glide along.

Marvel at spectacular seaside residences from different centuries whilst passing under famous bridges. You'll also pass by and learn about the Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace. Plus, see some historical landmarks from a distance like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower, and Galata Tower to complete your experience.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Istanbul
Validity: Flexible
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Tour with Audioguide
E-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

  • Experience gliding along the Golden Horn urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus
  • Relax and admire the city from the water seeing from a distance Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower, and Galata Tower
  • Marvel at spectacular seaside residences from different centuries whilst passing under famous bridges

Important to know

  • Infants (age 0-2): free admission

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 12 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Entrance fees

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Topkapı Cafe, Cankurtaran, Soğuk Çeşme Sokak, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting point:

Join the cruise at the turquoise “Tours & Tickets kiosk” inside Topkapi Cafe, next to the Tourism Police and the Hagia Sophia Visiting Area. A host will guide you to the pier, which is a 10-minute walk away.

Provider

MEGA TRAVEL & PASS


What people say about this experience

4.4/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 7 reviews


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Service

4/5

Value for money

4.4/5

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  • R

    Rainer Blankers

    Travelled with family


    3 October 2025
    5

    Netherlands

    Geweldige ervaring vanaf het water met al die bouwwerken aan het water en op de heuvels.

  • *

    **********

    Travelled as a couple


    10 March 2025
    4.6

    United States of America

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    25 August 2025
    5

    United States of America

  • L

    Lena

    Travelled with family


    4 August 2024
    4.2

    Germany

    Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Haben in der Hauptsaison 12 Euro pro Person gezahlt. Dafür wurde knapp 1,5h Bootsfahrt geboten. Leider die Durchsagen schlecht verständlich und nur auf Englisch und Russisch.

  • J

    J.J.

    Travelled with family


    24 March 2024
    3

    United States of America

    Explication seulement en turque.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    13 July 2023
    4

    United States of America

    Molto buona

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 121 468 3145