Istanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise
Overview
Fast and Easy Access. Visit one of the most famous landmarks with a pre-booked entry ticket and start exploring right away.
Your ticket will be sent to you by email 24 hours before your visit — please remember to check your inbox and spam folder.
Join one of the best Bosphorus boat tours in Istanbul and admire the cosmopolitan city from a completely different perspective while enjoying the beautiful views of the Orient and the Occident at the same time.
The Bosphorus is 32km long, separates Europe from Asia and connects the Marmara Sea to the Black Sea. Cruise along the Bosphorus between Asia and Europe and discover Istanbul tourist attractions, magnificent palaces, ancient castles, and other historical sites, as well as fine seaside residences and the Bosphorus bridge.
Our boat is departing hourly, if you should miss your departure time you can join the next departing boat.
What's Included
- Please check your Official Boat Ticket from the Supplier in your mailbox(Inbox/Spam).
- 90 min. Boat Admission Ticket
- Offline Access to all content after download, including audio narration, text, and maps.
- The Supplier emails Boat Tickets and Multilingual Audio Guide link 24h before reservation date.
- Self-Guided Audio Tour accessible on your smartphone - If the Audio Guide Option Selected.
- Entry without Official Ticket (Booking Confirmation Mail or Voucher not accepted!)
- No hotel pickup or drop off service
- Food or drink
- Headphones
- Live Guide
Meeting Location
Ragıp Gümüşpala Cd. Eminönü Otobüs durakları yolu karşısı
Rüstem Paşa, 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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Turyol Eminönü
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Bosphorus Strait
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- You will receive your tickets in a separate email 24 hours before your visit. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam folder
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Istanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-8996P97
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Average 4.06 out of 5 stars based on 188 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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).
- Please check your Official Boat Ticket from the Supplier in your mailbox(Inbox/Spam).
- 90 min. Boat Admission Ticket.
- Offline Access to all content after download, including audio narration, text, and maps.
- The Supplier emails Boat Tickets and Multilingual Audio Guide link 24h before reservation date.
- Self-Guided Audio Tour accessible on your smartphone - If the Audio Guide Option Selected.
- Entry without Official Ticket (Booking Confirmation Mail or Voucher not accepted!).
- No hotel pickup or drop off service.
- Food or drink.
- Headphones.
- Live Guide.
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 Istanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise is as follows:
- 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 Istanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Please check your Official Boat Ticket from the Supplier in your mailbox(Inbox/Spam).
- 90 min. Boat Admission Ticket
- Offline Access to all content after download, including audio narration, text, and maps.
- The Supplier emails Boat Tickets and Multilingual Audio Guide link 24h before reservation date.
- Self-Guided Audio Tour accessible on your smartphone - If the Audio Guide Option Selected.
- Entry without Official Ticket (Booking Confirmation Mail or Voucher not accepted!)
- No hotel pickup or drop off service
- Food or drink
- Headphones
- Live Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- You will receive your tickets in a separate email 24 hours before your visit. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam folder
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
