Bosphorus Boat Tour: Scenic Views and History

Embark on a 3-hour boat cruise in Istanbul, journeying between Europe and Asia while enjoying historic sightseeing. Our friendly staff ensures a great service, fun, and informative experience. Don’t miss the chance to see the beauty of the Bosphorus up close and capture stunning photos at iconic landmarks like the Galata Bridge and Rumeli Fortress.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galata Koprusu - we’ll go under the bridge, and the guide will tell you the history of the bridge
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Other
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Carbonated beverages
Additional Information

What makes this 3-Hour tour stands out from all the other is that you will be with friendly staff that will make sure to give you a great service, fun and as much as information as possible. Passing under the beautiful Galata Bridge, the guide will tell you its history and tell you many interesting stories about the other attractions we see during this…

Location
Istanbul Commerce University
Ragıp Gümüşpala Caddesi
meeting points and times vary by up to 1 km and 30min depending on dock availability. Passenge should arrive at the specified address 15 minutes before. The boat, named IBRAHIM NARAL In case of any extraordinary situations like annual maintenance or damage to the boat, will be change to similar boat
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lineocars
May 10, 2025
Sunday Bosphorus trip with views, and bargains! - Very enjoyable trip, informative commentary in two languages and well paced, with an appropriate amount of time on the Asian side - bought a scarf there which was 1/4 the starting price of a similar item in the Grand Bazaar on the previous day. The breakfast started to be served before we left and was relaxed, then after our stop the return was quite quick. Really enjoyed the trip, but do remember that it is always cooler on the water so bring an extra layer!
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M132sfmj
May 4, 2025
perfectttt your with Aizasss - thanks to Aizass she was perfect guide. she explained everything around the boat 👍🏿. all historical landmarks was incredible and breathtaking. Thanks for tea and turkish delights. I really enjoyed
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Gonzales_dani
May 4, 2025
Turkey and its magic - Just spectacular the journey along the Bosphorus and between two continents with my friends. Maria thank you!! Your passion and guidance made this experience truly special. Thank you!
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Milagross_ruiz
May 4, 2025
The wonders of Istanbul - A great trip! Thanks to Istanbul, the trip of a lifetime. Thank you Maria!! We love you very much, you are the best guide. I hope to return soon to this beautiful place
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Ramirez_oscar_
May 4, 2025
The view of the Bosphorus - What a trip! I loved all this experience, the best services, a trip I will never forget. Maria thank you for your great attention, you are a great person!! Keep it up!! Greetings
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Rodriguezz-pilar_
May 4, 2025
Anniversary in the Bosphorus - The best anniversary you can wish for! Wonderful country, people, history. The best experience without a doubt, and thank Maria!!! The best guide, always so attentive and with a big smile, improve the trip with your great dedication. We love Istanbul!
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Estela
May 3, 2025
Great!!!! - Everything was excellent, from the ticket purchase to the instructions on how to get to the boat. The welcome, the views, the breakfast, the cleanliness, the walk to the other side, and the explanations of what we saw during the trip. Everything was magnificent. I highly recommend it. Thank you for everything, visitor from Panama.
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4patricke
Apr 30, 2025
Recommended intro on Istanbul - Recommended. The boat trip takes you up the Bosphorus, past the 2nd bridge with a hop off at Beylerbeyi on the Asian side of the city. Our guide Etiram talked us through all the historical and relevant spots, giving a nice introduction in English to what Istanbul has to offer. The view from the river is stunning!
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Corinasj9330wc
Apr 29, 2025
Unforgettable vacation - Best tours on theBosphorus ,one of them with stop in Asia side .Our guide Etiram was the best!We enjoyed a lot,Istanbul is amazing,a city with a special charm and with wonderful,hospitable people.Turkish gastronomy is fantastic.Thanks again to our fantastic and comprehensive guide Etiram with whom we did three cruises on the Bosphorus and helped with a lot of interesting information about Istanbul and surrounding areas . Thank you very much !
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Dilmurod
Apr 29, 2025
I liked everything - Milana good personality 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 I liked everything Of course everything is very good Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.
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From $23
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).