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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Audio App

4.1  / 5
1085 reviews
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Water activity

Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Audio App

Activity provider:Travelgroup
4.1  / 5
1085 reviews
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From $12.96 per person

Likely to sell out

A Bosphorus cruise is one of the best things to do in Istanbul, even when you have little time to spend. Get your ticket and audio guide at the Kabatas Pier, and board one of the boats departing every hour.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Host or greeter
English
Audio guide included
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the highlights that sits between Europe and Asia
  • Discover the mega metropolis Istanbul from a different view
  • Pass by all historical palaces, fortresses and the Bosphorus bridge
  • Capture amazing pictures along this journey
  • Download the audio guide on your smartphone and learn about the main attractions
Full description
Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul and admire the cosmopolitan city from a completely different perspective while enjoying the beautiful views of the Orient and the Occident at the same time. The Bosphorus is 32km long, separates Europe from Asia, and connects the Marmara Sea to the Black Sea. Cruise along the strait between Asia and Europe and discover Istanbul tourist attractions, magnificent palaces, ancient castles, and other historical sites, as well as fine seaside residences and the Bosphorus bridge. Admire the views of Galata Tower, Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque. Furthermore, you will have a glance at the spectacular pieces of authentic civic architecture on the European and Asian coasts.
Includes
  • 90-minute Bosphorus cruise
  • Audio guide for your smartphone in several languages (English, French, Chinese, Spanish, German, Arabic, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Italian)
  • Bosphorus map
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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The pier is located across Kabatas tram station, close to Dolmbahce Palace. Look for the cruise boat behind the red petrol station. It is recommended that you use public transport to get to the pier. From Taksim take the footpath or funicular F1 (5 min), from Sultanahmet, take Tram T1 (15 min), from Galata Tower take Tram T1 (10 min), and from Besiktas, you can reach the pier on foot or take the bus (5 min). From Dolmabahce Palace and Galataport, the pier is just a 5-minute walk.

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Not allowed

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Know before you go

  • Download the audio guide app on your smartphone before your cruise. Download instructions are written in your confirmation
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Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 1085 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    3.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Service
    4.2/5
  • Organization
    4.2/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – BelgiumNovember 14, 2023 – Verified booking
Nice cruise! Both places inside and out to sit and enjoy the views. Passes by some beautiful places! The only less thing was the fact that the people of the bar kept coming with things to but when we said no. We almost felt like we needee to buy something..
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyNovember 6, 2023 – Verified booking
The trip was very nice, we were also able to find the pier easily. Unfortunately, despite the description, there was no individual audio guide on the smartphone. There was Turkish and English information over loudspeakers on the boat. The trip went north up the Bosphorus, so sights like Hagia Sophia were not passed
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Craig – AustraliaOctober 4, 2023 – Verified booking
The directions to the starting point could be clearer. An explanation of which cruise company is being used would be helpful, we also purchased at 12:00 cruise only to arrive at 11:45 and be told there is no 12:00 cruise and the next one is 12:45. The audio also dropped out at times, as if we were too far past the point of interest.
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