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Istanbul: Explore Bosphorous on a Sunset Boat Cruise

By Travels in Istanbul
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £4 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Feel the wind on your face as your cruise along the Bosphorus
  • Sail through the continental divide of Europe and Asia
  • Stop on Istanbul’s Anatolian side, with free time to explore on your own
  • Capture sights of the Ortakoy Mosque, the Dolmabahce Palace, and more
  • Enjoy a guided experience onboard, with sights of both sides of the strait
Activity location
    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Sarıdemir, Ragıp Gümüşpala Cd. No:36, 34134 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Please locate IBRAHIM NARAL BOAT, an EMBAK Cooperative member, near Ahi Çelebi Mosque on the shore behind Istanbul Ticaret University. If the boat is not there upon your arrival, please wait until the tour start time. You can also ask the cooperative members for assistance. If you have internet access or phone capability, please call us or send a message via WhatsApp. Kindly note: The starting point of the tour will be either Eminönü or Karaköy piers, as required by the day's arrangements. Your tour operator will inform you which departure point you need to come to. Our tours may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or be located within a 200-meter radius of the specified departure points due to technical reasons or pier availability. Our staff will be there to assist you. Upon return, your drop-off point will again be either Karaköy or Eminönü pier, depending on pier availability
    • Sarıdemir, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Istanbul: Explore Bosphorous on a Sunset Boat Cruise
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Cruise along the Bosphorus Strait while sunset, admiring iconic landmarks from a private boat.

Starting time: 16:15
Price details
£4.39 x 1 Adult£4.39
Total
Price is £4.39
Until Sat, 13 Dec
A Bosphorus Fairytale: An Evening of Magic and Light
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Experience a peaceful and uninterrupted cruise along the Bosphorus, lasting approximately 2 hours. Enjoy the enchanting night lights of Istanbul from the comfort of our boat, with no stops or breaks on the Asian side.

Starting time: 18:00
Price details
£4.39 x 1 Adult£4.39
Total
Price is £4.39
Until Sat, 13 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English and Russian-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Wi-Fi
  • What's includedWhat's included
    3-hour tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Around 1-hour stop on Istanbul’s Anatolian side in the Beylerbeyi neighboorhood
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Soft drinks (available for purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Snacks (available for purchase)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop off

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Firework, Jumping, Making fire, Smoking in the vehicle, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Explore the Bosphorus narrows in Istanbul on a 3 hours guided cruise. As you ride along the European side at sunset time, pass by the Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, and more. Once you reach the rumelian fortress, return along the Asian coast, with a stop at Beylerbeyi for shopping and discovery.
Embark on your guided journey from the Old City in Eminonu and discover the Bosphorus, also known as the Istanbul Strait. Sail along part of the continental boundary between Asia and Europe, catching sight of Istanbul's biggest architectural monuments.
Admire what was once the centre of the Ottoman Empire, the Dolmabahce Palace. Check out the pillars of the Ortakoy Mosque, and look up at the suspensions that support the Bosphorus Bridge.
Once you reach the rumelian fortress, turn around to take in the sights of the Asian side of the narrow. Make a stop in Beylerbeyi area and take a break to explore on your own, go shopping, or relax. Afterwards, head back to the Old City, with sights of the Maiden Tower and seaside houses along the way.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sarıdemir, Ragıp Gümüşpala Cd. No:36, 34134 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Please locate IBRAHIM NARAL BOAT, an EMBAK Cooperative member, near Ahi Çelebi Mosque on the shore behind Istanbul Ticaret University. If the boat is not there upon your arrival, please wait until the tour start time. You can also ask the cooperative members for assistance. If you have internet access or phone capability, please call us or send a message via WhatsApp. Kindly note: The starting point of the tour will be either Eminönü or Karaköy piers, as required by the day's arrangements. Your tour operator will inform you which departure point you need to come to. Our tours may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or be located within a 200-meter radius of the specified departure points due to technical reasons or pier availability. Our staff will be there to assist you. Upon return, your drop-off point will again be either Karaköy or Eminönü pier, depending on pier availability
    • Sarıdemir, İstanbul, Türkiye