Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide
Overview
Enjoy a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise Tour and discover Istanbul from a unique perspective on the water. Sail between Europe and Asia while admiring the city's beautiful skyline, historic palaces, waterfront mansions, mosques, and famous Bosphorus bridges.
Choose between two different cruise options:
• 1-Hour Bosphorus Cruise
A short sightseeing cruise to the First Bosphorus Bridge and back.
• 2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise
A longer Bosphorus experience, including both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. The tour includes approximately 1 hour along the European shore up to the Second Bosphorus Bridge and 1 hour returning along the Asian side.
During the cruise, you can enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul and capture unforgettable photos of the city's most iconic landmarks. Whether you are visiting Istanbul for the first time or returning, this cruise offers a memorable and relaxing experience on the Bosphorus.
Due to high demand, we recommend making a reservation in advance.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Unlimited Turkish tea and Nescafe
- WiFi on board
- Indoor and outdoor seating
- Bosphorus sightseeing cruise
- Restroom on board
- Online audio guide in 30 languages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Tips / gratuities
Meeting Location
Rüsrempaşa mah
Ragıp Gümüşpala Cd. 8/2, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Galata Koprusu (pass by)
Galata Tower (pass by)
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (pass by)
TopkapI Palace (pass by)
Galataport (pass by)
Cihangir Mosque (pass by)
Istanbul Resim Ve Heykel Muzesi, Mimar Sinan Guzel Sanatlar Universitesi (pass by)
Dolmabahce Mosque (pass by)
Tüpraş Stadyumu (pass by)
Dolmabahce Palace (pass by)
Ciragan Palace Kempinski (pass by)
Galatasaray University (pass by)
Ortakoy (pass by)
Bosphorus Bridge (pass by)
Galatasaray Island (pass by)
Kuruçeşme (pass by)
Arnavutköy (pass by)
The Consulate General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Istanbul (pass by)
Bebek Sahili (pass by)
Rumeli Fortress (pass by)
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (pass by)
Anadoluhisarı (pass by)
Kucuksu Pavilion (pass by)
Kandilli (pass by)
Kuleli Military High School (pass by)
Çengelköy (pass by)
Beylerbeyi Palace (pass by)
Kuzguncuk Sahili (pass by)
Uskudar (pass by)
KIz Kulesi (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The detailed tour commentary is provided through an online audio guide on your smartphone. No app download is required.
- Bring your own headphones and a fully charged smartphone for the best audio-guide experience.
- Live onboard announcements provide general information and should not be considered a full guided narration.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Staff will guide you to the boat after check-in.
- Cruise duration and route may vary slightly depending on sea, weather, and Bosphorus traffic conditions.
- In addition to the languages listed on this website, our audio guide system also supports the following languages: Bulgarian, Azerbaijani, Uzbek, Indonesian, Bosnian, Georgian, and Macedonian. All these languages are available in our system.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 250 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-307447P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- This tour 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.
- Tea and coffee. Unlimited Turkish tea and Nescafe.
- WiFi on board.
- Indoor and outdoor seating.
- Bosphorus sightseeing cruise.
- Restroom on board.
- Online audio guide in 30 languages.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips / gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeUnlimited Turkish tea and Nescafe
- WiFi on board
- Indoor and outdoor seating
- Bosphorus sightseeing cruise
- Restroom on board
- Online audio guide in 30 languages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Personal expenses
- Tips / gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The detailed tour commentary is provided through an online audio guide on your smartphone. No app download is required.
- Bring your own headphones and a fully charged smartphone for the best audio-guide experience.
- Live onboard announcements provide general information and should not be considered a full guided narration.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Staff will guide you to the boat after check-in.
- Cruise duration and route may vary slightly depending on sea, weather, and Bosphorus traffic conditions.
- In addition to the languages listed on this website, our audio guide system also supports the following languages: Bulgarian, Azerbaijani, Uzbek, Indonesian, Bosnian, Georgian, and Macedonian. All these languages are available in our system.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 250 travelers
