Experience cruising the Golden Horn, Bosphorus and more
Attractions & guided tours

Experience cruising the Golden Horn, Bosphorus and more

4/5
Great
Based on 4 reviews
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£8.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Do this because
  • Experience gliding along the Golden Horn urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus
  • Relax and admire the city from the water seeing from a distance Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower, and Galata Tower
  • Marvel at spectacular seaside residences from different centuries whilst passing under famous bridges
What to expect

Have you cruised along the Golden Horn urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus yet? If not, or if you would like to again, then this tour with an English-speaking guide is for you!

You'll meet your guide at the news kiosk across the entrance of the Hagia Sophia and walk together for 10 minutes to the boat. Feel your excitement rise as you board and get ready to learn. Cruise along the 32 km Bosporus and enjoy seeing Istanbul’s main attractions. Admire magnificent palaces, ancient castles, and the famous hills and parks whilst you glide along.

Marvel at spectacular seaside residences from different centuries whilst passing under famous bridges. You'll also pass by and learn about the Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace. Plus, see some historical landmarks from a distance like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower, and Galata Tower to complete your experience.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
Where

Cankurtaran, Soğuk Çeşme Sokak No:4, Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey

Meeting point:
Meet your tour guide at Sultanahmet Square at the Topkapi Café, next to the Topkapi Palace entrance and Tourist Police Container. With your guide you'll walk for 10 minutes to the boat.
What to remember
  • Infants (age 0-2): free admission
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Provider
Royal Tours & Tickets
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 12 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4/5

Based on 4 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Service

3.6/5

Value for money

4/5

Staff

3.6/5

Safety

3.6/5

  • Lena

    From Germany - August 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Haben in der Hauptsaison 12 Euro pro Person gezahlt. Dafür wurde knapp 1,5h Bootsfahrt geboten. Leider die Durchsagen ...

  • J.J.

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Explication seulement en turque.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2023

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Molto buona

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - June 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Personale gentile. Ottima tratta per 10€. Consigliata

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