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15 Best Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruises In Istanbul

Worth your time in Istanbul.

The 15 bosphorus sightseeing cruises travellers book most in Istanbul, from the headline sights to the quieter finds. What each one costs, how long it runs, and whether it earns a slot on a short trip.

15 Best Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruises In Istanbul

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide - Meeting at Sea Land Travel Agency in Zindan Han: the part people overthink
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

1.Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

A 2-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with phone audio in 11 languages, unlimited Turkish tea, and Europe-Asia views for about $8.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Could do with louder audio on the boat since the wind makes it nearly impossible to hear the guided tour. Toilets could be a bit cleaner and food prices on the boat could be a bit lower which may encourage people to spend. Otherwise departure and arrival was on time and staff very helpful.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option - Key takeaways before you go
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

2.Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

Take a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü, with sunset options at 4 PM and 5 PM plus a smartphone audio guide.

★ 4.2

“Easy ticket purchase online, after which you claim your ticket on the site. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The cruise offers a breathtaking panorama of Istanbul. The boat is spacious, with seats both inside and outside on the deck.”

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Bosphorus Explorer: 3-Hour Cruise with Asian Side Visit - Where You Meet and What the Boat Ride Feels Like
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Bosphorus Explorer: 3-Hour Cruise with Asian Side Visit

Istanbul: Bosphorus & Golden Horn Cruise Daytime or Sunset - Meeting Sultanahmet Square And Getting To Dock Without Drama
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Istanbul: Bosphorus & Golden Horn Cruise Daytime or Sunset

2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul - From Eminönü to the Water: The Most Important Logistics
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2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul

5.2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul

A budget-friendly 2-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with tea, WiFi, and an 11-language audio guide plus a sunset pause near Maiden’s Tower.

★ 4.5

“A good tour but my last tour contained more information. It was unfortunate that the weather was bad. The experience is better on a nice day I'm sure but overall we enjoyed the experience.”

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Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide - Price and Value at Around $12.07 for 2 Hours
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Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

6.Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

A 2-hour Bosphorus cruise linking Europe and Asia, with free Turkish tea, Wi-Fi, and an 11-language smartphone audio guide.

★ 4.5

“A good experience along the Bosphorus. Don't expect to learn much, though, as the speaker/ audio system runs in multiple languages with no proper sequence. However, given the price, time on the boat and the view it's totally worth it.”

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Bosphorus Luxury Lunch Cruise & Black Sea Swimming Experience - Meeting point, pickup, and the timing trick that helps
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Bosphorus Luxury Lunch Cruise & Black Sea Swimming Experience

Istanbul: Explore Bosphorous on a Sunset Boat Cruise - Where you board: Ahi Çelebi Mosque and the Eminönü/Karaköy piers
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Istanbul: Explore Bosphorous on a Sunset Boat Cruise

Short Bosphorus Cruise Tour With Hotel Pickup And Audio Guide - Getting to SeaLand Travel Agency in Eminönü without stress
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Short Bosphorus Cruise Tour With Hotel Pickup And Audio Guide

9.Short Bosphorus Cruise Tour With Hotel Pickup And Audio Guide

Short Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü with hotel pickup, unlimited Turkish tea and coffee, and English audio. Views of Maiden’s Tower and more.

★ 4.5

“I missed the pickup since I thought I had to be at my hotel by 5. After many emails with Amir, I was able to find a way to meet the tour. He helped me get a much lower taxi fare since the driver tried to rip me off. Then he arranged a friend, who…”

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Istanbul: Full-Day 2-Sides City Tour with Lunch & Boat Tour - Eyüp Sultan Mosque: religion, place, and meaning beyond photos
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Istanbul: Full-Day 2-Sides City Tour with Lunch & Boat Tour

10.Istanbul: Full-Day 2-Sides City Tour with Lunch & Boat Tour

Cover both sides of Istanbul in one day with hotel pickup, lunch, Beylerbeyi Palace, Çamlıca views, and a 2-hour Bosporus cruise.

★ 4.7

“It was a wonderful tour. There were multiple guides on the tour, and they were constantly with us. Lunch was delicious and the portions were adequate. If you want to explore different parts of Istanbul, you should definitely join this tour.”

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Istanbul: Guided Bosphorus Cruise & Golden Horn Bus Tour - Getting there: meeting point vs. hotel pickup
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Istanbul: Guided Bosphorus Cruise & Golden Horn Bus Tour

Istanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise - Stop 1: Turyol Eminönü boarding, and why arriving early helps
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Istanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise

12.Istanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise

Affordable Bosphorus Strait cruise from Eminönü with skip-the-line tickets, optional smartphone audio, and sweeping Europe-Asia views.

★ 4.0

“Einfach . Easy to book. No surprise . Just follow the steps provided. Boat ride was just superb 90min.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus And Golden Horn Morning or Sunset Cruise - Why the Golden Horn and Bosphorus route hits so well
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Istanbul: Bosphorus And Golden Horn Morning or Sunset Cruise

Istanbul: Bosphorus Strait Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide - Two Hours on the Bosphorus: What You Actually Get for $18
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Strait Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

Bosphorus Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide - Getting Onboard: Seating, Sound, and When to Arrive
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Bosphorus Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

15.Bosphorus Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

A 2-hour Bosphorus cruise with live English guide and phone audio. See Ottoman palaces, bridges, forts, and Maiden’s Tower for $9.

★ 4.5

“Every thing was very smooth and it was over all a good experience and definitely worth it with this price”

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