BOSPHORUS
The Bosphorus classics.
The 10 most popular guided tours in Istanbul. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you'll pay.
A 2-hour Bosphorus cruise with an 11-language phone audio guide, unlimited Turkish tea, Wi‑Fi, and nonstop Istanbul sights.
“audio guide worked well as you tap on each point as you pass it. could be improved by having a small picture beside each numbered point. Great trip, reasonably priced, highly recommend it.”
A 2-hour small-group Bosphorus yacht cruise with a live guide, sunset views, snacks, tea/coffee, and fruit plus canapés.
“Very pleasant excursion, exposing the beauty of the Bosporus. The hosts were delightful, supportive, and informative.”
Istanbul Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with live English guide, canapés, fruit, lemonade or juice, plus landmark views from two continents.
“Highly recommended. The cruise is very well organised, the information given by Mr. Robert was very rich and entertaining. The snacks, the drinks, the fruits were served as described. Everything was so perfect.”
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.”
Two-hour Bosphorus cruise from Kabataş with a live multilingual guide and mobile audio guide, passing palaces, bridges, and neighborhoods.
“Baruk is a people’s person and his knowledge of history is second to none. He is friendly, hospitable and great value for money. I can’t imagine doing that cruise of Bosphorus without his knowledge and assistance . Thank you Baruk from Lyndal and mark”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus in a small yacht group with live English narration, fruit and baklava, and views of palaces, bridges, forts, and towers.
“Perfect cruise and perfect ship and staff to see the beautiful Bosphorus Sea and Istanbul!!! This seriously could not have been better and is well worth the money!! The yacht is beautiful and so clean, the staff were so attentive, helpful and cordial. The endless snacks and drinks delicious! And I cannot say enough good…”
Small-group Istanbul highlights with Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Pierre Loti cable car, and a Bosphorus cruise with guided stops.
“Excellent tour and value! Everything went as described. Our guide, Mr. Baki, was very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Bosphorus and Golden Horn boat tour with hotel pickup, tea and Wi‑Fi. See Asian and European Istanbul plus Rumeli Fortress stop.
“From the great pickup and drop off service to the boat it self , this has been a very enjoyable experience and great value. Good commentary on board and plenty of space with complimentary tea/coffee and Wi-Fi . The hour at the castle free time was just right. Crew on board very helpful also.”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus and Golden Horn with English audio and major Ottoman sights, plus great views at sunset or night.
“You'll miss the whole experience if you take this tour. They don't explain, that talk in multiple languages that by the time they get to yours you'll be passed the monument. I got lost in all the languages, they skipped my language many times and when they don't, they talk extremely briefly about the monuments..…”
Istanbul Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with an English expert guide. Pass Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy and Topkapi with snacks and coffee.
“Istanbul is a great city and bosphorus is incridible. This tour was fantastic and unforgetable. Recommended!”
