BOSPHORUS
The Bosphorus classics.
The 6 most popular 2-hour experiences in Istanbul. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you'll pay.
A 2-hour Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü that hits Europe and Asia by water, with free tea and an audio tour plus a Maiden’s Tower photo pause.
“Great price! Provided a a good tour of the city. A must see. Difficult to get the refreshments. Windows dirty.”
2-hour guided Bosphorus cruise from Spice Bazaar. Small group of up to 10, expert narration, iconic Ottoman sights and sunset views.
“We enjoyed the pleasant sunset cruise with our guide but wished for more history and less information about rich people’s homes and the different clubs. Our guide was very enthusiastic and personable.”
Luxury private 2-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul for up to 12, with drinks, fruit, and palace views from the water.
“Helpful Staff who had good communication and also prepared dinner and decorations as we had asked for.”
Private Bosphorus yacht cruise with hotel transfers in Istanbul for up to 8, guided sights, coffee/tea onboard, and iconic views from the water.
“The yacht was beautiful and the staff attentive. Our tour guide was good. However, the cruise was not as described. Upon leaving the port, we turned the opposite way down the river away from the Blue Mosque and other historical sites. It turned out to be a relatively boring river, cruise, looking at mostly residential…”
Private 2-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul with coffee and tea. See Beylerbeyi Palace, Ortaköy, Rumeli Castle and bridges.
“Great experience … professional captain ✅”
Private 2-hour Bosphorus yacht charter with hotel pickup, onboard dinner, and night skyline views from the deck.
“Amazing tour along Bosphorus river. Was an incredible experience, only the problem with chat for pick-up time from my hotel.”
