2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul with Guide | La Vacanza Travel

2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul with Guide

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 2 hours
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Cruising on the Bosphorus is one of the top attractions in Istanbul. Having an educated and experienced tour guide will greatly enhance the experience.

This two hour cruise between two continents, Asia and Europe, giving visitors an unique vantage point of Istanbul with 20 million population.

Bosphorus is one of the most expensive real estate in the world. Especially old Ottoman Mansions are considered as one of the most expensive houses.

It is not a private tour so we cruise with tour boat which is open for public.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Galata Tower, Buyuk Hendek Cad. 2, Istanbul Turkiye

It is build at 1335 in Byzantiım Period, It is one of the most important symbol of the city

Pass By: Dolmabahce Palace, Visnezade Mahallesi Dolmabahce Cd, Istanbul 34357 Turkiye

(2nd residence for Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years. It is one of the copy of Versailles Palace in Paris. It is mind blowing and super fancy. It shows the luxury of Ottoman Empire. Chandeliers are from France, crystals are from England, priceless carpets are from Turkey amd Iran, curtains are pure Turkish Silk, porcelains are from China and Japan)

Pass By: Vodafone Arena, Kadirgalar Cad. No: 1 Visnezade Mah., Istanbul Turkiye

Soccer stadium with 42,000 people capacity which belongs Beşiktaş Soccer Club

Pass By: Çırağan Caddesi, Yıldız, Çırağan Cd., Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye

Another really beautiful piece of art of Ottoman Empire which is build in 1863. It is operating as a hotel and manage by Kempinski since 1992.

Pass By: Ortakoy, Istanbul Turkiye

One of the most beautiful mosque of Istanbul which is also build in Ottoman Era. It is posh and fancy

Pass By: Bebek Park, Istanbul 34342 Turkiye

Most expensive and fanciest area of Istanbul. Celebrities who come to Istanbul are usually hanging out here. It is famous with fancy hotels, pubs, restaurants and night clubs.You can see Ferrari, Masserati, Bugatti cars in that area.

Pass By: Rumeli Fortress, Yahyakemal Cad. No.28, Istanbul 34470 Turkiye

A beautiful fortress and castles build in 1453 against Russian attacks which was coming from Black Sea Side. It is operating as a museum today.

Pass By: Kucuksu Pavilion, Kucuksu Cad. No:12, Istanbul 34810 Turkiye

A summer cottage which is build for Royal Family to stay when they come back from hunting. Royal Family used to spend days / weeks in that beautiful palace.It is operating as a museum today.

Pass By: Kuleli Sahil, Kuleli Cd. No:56 Kuleli Mahallesi, Istanbul 34684 Turkiye

Kuleli Area is another beautiful area which is located by The Bosphorus. It is famous with million dollars Ottoman Mansions. They are considered as one of the most expensive houses in the world. Each one of them are built in Ottoman Era so thats why they are all heriteged by government.

Pass By: Çengelköy, 34680 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye

Çengelköy District

Pass By: Kuzguncuk Sahili, Pasa limani Cd. Kuzguncuk Mahallesi, Istanbul 34674 Turkiye

Jewish District of Istanbul with beautiful boutique coffee shops and tiny streets. It is hipster/hippie area and famous especially with beautiful Greek Style houses.

Pass By: Uskudar, Uskudar, Istanbul

Üsküdar is one of the busiest and central downtown of Istanbul.

Pass By: KIz Kulesi, Uskudar, Istanbul 34668 Turkiye

Maiden Tower is another famous symbol of the city which is build as a lighthouse and operating as a restaurant today

Pass By: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

It was a residence for Ottoman Royal Family for 400 years and it is operating as a museum today

Pass By: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

Its 1500 years old structure which is built as a church, than converted in to a mosque and operating as a museum today. Most famous symbol of Istanbul

Pass By: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye

Spice Bazaar and Eminonu Area

Pass By: Galata Koprusu, Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa Mahallesi Beyoglu, Istanbul 34425 Turkiye

Galata Bridge

Pass By: Suleymaniye Mosque, Prof. SIddIk Sami Onar Cd. No:1 Süleymaniye Mah, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye

It is build in 1550 by Architect Sinan The Great. One of the most beautiful mosque of Istanbul which is dedicated the famous sultan of The Ottoman Empire 'Suleyman The Magnificent'

Inclusions
  • Bosphorus Cruise Ticket
  • Professional guiding from a licenced guide

Exclusions
  • Gratitude for tour guide
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Shozy Spice Bazaar, Rüstem Paşa Mahallesi Mısırçarşısı Balıkpazarı Kapısı Tahmis Sokak D:No:A, Rüstem Paşa, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye


Departure Time

04:30 PM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours


User's Reviews

oliviapP2051XR

22 Mar, 2024

This was a fantastic boat trip with an excellent guide who was prompt in meeting us and gave an insightful, detailed history to Istanbul and the sights along the Bosphorus. Highly recommended!

James_W

16 Mar, 2024

Great way to see a decent chunk of this ENORMOUS city! Our guide Kerem was excellent throughout; very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The two hours flew by in no time at all!

MatoBeno

10 Mar, 2024

Great experience of exploring Bosphorus with our Guide who knows a lot about history, architecture, urbanism or any other topic related to Istanbul or Turkiye.

Frank_X

14 Feb, 2024

We had a wonderful time seeing the beautiful bosphorus strait from the ship. Our guide Kerem is the best!

Peter D

23 Jan, 2024

No need to book at this time of year. Good price for the duration, only issue was there was no guide so I presume you need to download on an app in your language.

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The best Bosphorus boat cruise!

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Great value, really informative boat tour!

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Great experience!

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Good start to our stay in Istanbul

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Great experience at the Bosphorus

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A great way to see the whole city

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Best tour guide In Istanbul

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Incredibly informative tour

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Great trip, fantastic guide Metin

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Friendly and safe beautiful MUST DO in Istanbul

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The best ever tour guide with the great English

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Excellent Introductory Bosphorus Cruise

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Bosphorus Cruise without breaking the bank

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How to understand Istanbul

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