This dreamlike roundtrip between Asia and Europe reveals Istanbul’s most beautiful sights reflecting its unique nature and culture while the famous breeze refreshing you. This flexible ticket saves you from all the pressure of catching a single departure and spares your valuable time for discovering Istanbul's landscape in perfect freedom!
No need for waiting, no need for validating or no meeting with operators! Welcome to Istanbul's most popular Bosphorus Cruise! Best Price, All-Day-Long Valid Flexiblity - Skip the Line Tickets - Audio Guide - No Rush, No Stress, No Waiting for a Great Tour on Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise
Enjoying the magical Bosphorus is clearly a must for every Istanbul visitor. This classic is the best to do any time when you are in Istanbul. Whether for a great start, a refreshing break between busy days or even for a finish in style before your return flight as well...
Here you can find the safest and shortest cut to get on the boat with the best price, most flexible timeline and most complete package with great options.
This tour follows a perfectly measured route taking 90-minutes ending at the same central spot you started. This course presents you major landmarks including royal palaces, ages-old castles and most exclusive houses on the way. Simply, you will not miss any highlight from your list of things to see along the Bosphorus in Istanbul.
There are many spectacular spots on this Bosphorus Tour starting with the glorious Dolmabahçe and Çiragan Palaces. The Ortakoy Mosque and the oldest Bosphorus Bridge are a certain highlight of your Istanbul trip. The Maiden Tower and the Rumeli Fortress looks like fallen from fairy tales.
Prepare for wonderful opportunities for having best shots! You will get stunning pictures across the shores that are filled with magnificent scenes and natural beauties.
After your reservation, we will send you the reservation info. At the day of departure, you will receive the QR tickets that can be used digitally at turnstiles before the boat!
The tour starts out from Turyol Eminonu Bosphorus Station !
As of Summer 2022, the boats depart every hour between 10:00 and 19:00 (or even 20:00 especially weekends).
Starting the Winter Season 2022, the final departures are set at 18:00. The first Bosphorus Cruise departure has not changed as it still moves at 10:00 each day.
Once you make the purchase here, your ticket comes into your mail immediately. All you should do is showing your digital ticket on your screen at the station. Our team will be waiting for you with your name on their list!
As of May 1st of 2022, the announced timeline for the Bosphorus Cruise Tours in Istanbul departs:
| Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Weekends |
| 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 13:00 | 12:45 |
| 14:00 | 13:30 |
| 15:00 | 14:15 |
| 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 17:00 | 15:45 |
| 18:00 | 16:30 |
| 19:00 | 17:15 |
| 18:00 | |
| 19:00 (Not available in Winter) | |
The departure and arrival point is at Eminönü, across the historic Egyptian Spice Market and next to the Galata Bridge right in the middle of the Old Town.
If you come with Tram, leave at Eminönü Station and cross to street towards the seaside. Then walk to the other side of the Galata Bridge. The Bosphorus Station is just behind the Fish Sandwich Boats.
Bosphorus is the name of the strait connecting the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. It is 32 kilometers long channel separating the European and Asian continents. Because of Bosphorus’ strategic location, the city and port attached to it have played an important role in the world history since the ancient times.
The shores of Istanbul along Bosphorus were always garnished with beautiful flora as you may see natural parks over the surrounding hills today as well. Moreover, the impressive architecture displays many of spectacular faces of Istanbul as many houses, mansions and palaces pass by before you.
There are factors that affect the exact experience through the Bosphorus and the efficiency of your entire program.
Where does the Bosphorus Tour starts in Istanbul?
The pier where the boats depart is right at the heart of the old town. The station is just across the famous Egyptian Spice Market in Eminonu, which is one of the highlights of Istanbul.
When should I be at the Bosphorus Pier?
Our Bosphorus Cruise round-trips start periodically with the highest frequency. So, you do not have to be bound to a specific time.
Do I wait for the ticket Bosphorus Cruise Tour?
Once you book here, you can use the priority entrance. You may just show your digital ticket to our team at the pier, who will have your names in their list.
Which specific places can one see during this Bosphorus Cruise Route?
First of all, the natural beauty stuns our guests and then the royal palaces (Dolmabahce, Ciragan and Beylerbeyi) remarks the historical glory. Then the unique Maiden’s Tower and the medieval castle of Rumeli Fortress fascinate the viewer. These are only a few of landmarks…
What is the ideal duration for a Bosphrous Trip?
Although there are even 60-minute-long ones, best sights along the Bosphorus requires at least 90 minutes on both European and Asian shores of Istanbul.
Emily (United Kingdom) - 03 Nov 2021
we passed by the waiting lines without waiting and the guiding service in our pocket was quite impressive once we realized that there are many things to know about the neighborhoods, buildings and nature... all in all really good service for the price!
Mario (Mexico) - 15 Dec 2021
absolutely a must-do activity in Istanbul and the audio guide coming to your phone is recommended.