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Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Guide and Asian Side Stop

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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover in the Asian Side
Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover in the Asian Side
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On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.
2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish
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Overview

Enjoy a memorable Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia with a knowledgeable multilingual guide, discovering Istanbul from a unique perspective on the water.

This is a small-group cruise on a luxury yacht, offering a more personal, comfortable, and high-quality experience away from crowded boats.

Stop on the Asian side in Beylerbeyi or Kanlıca and explore a peaceful waterfront neighborhood.

Sail past Istanbul’s iconic landmarks, including Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Maiden’s Tower, as well as the elegant districts of Ortakoy and Bebek. Cruise under the Bosphorus bridges and admire the historic Rumeli Fortress.

During this 2.5-hour journey, move freely between decks, relax, and enjoy panoramic views while your guide shares engaging stories and insights.

This scenic cruise combines history, culture, and comfort—an essential Istanbul experience.

What's Included

  • Authentic Turkish coffee accompanied by traditional Turkish delight
  • Light snacks, Freshly baked savory pastries served on board, Seasonal fresh fruit platter
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off (if option selected)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off unless option selected
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “With Hotel Transfers”.

Pickup details

Hotel pick-up is available from the Fatih and Beyoglu Areas only.Drop-off service to Taksim and Sultanahmet Squares.

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Meeting point

For the options “Without Hotel Transfer” and “2-Hours Private Yacht Cruise”.

Ömer Avni
Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No:34, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Bosphorus Strait

The Bosphorus, Ox-ford in English, runs for about twenty miles, at times like a river, at times as if a land-enclosed lake; then, before joining the Black Sea, it becomes a rocky, wild channel. The Bosphorus breathes calmly and regularly, and the flow of caiques echoes the rhythm with their slow splashes. Not only does the Bosphorus electrify the traveler by its light, but it also intoxicates him by the white incandescence of the sun on its bosom with blue sky pouring into it. It runs through the city of Istanbul, splitting it into two halves the city built on seven hills and described by one of her early foreign lovers, Julia Pardoe: Its clear calm sky, its glittering sea, its amphitheater of thickly-peopled hills, its geographical position, its political importance and above all, its surprising novelty, tend to make every day in that gorgeous scene, and under that sunny sky, a season of intense enjoyment.
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2 hours 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Dolmabahce Palace (pass by)

Until the 17th century, the area where t the palace is today was one of the bays along the Bosphorus the legendary sailing vessel, ARGOS on which the Argonauts set off to find the Golden Fleece, anchored here.
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Ortakoy (pass by)

Ortaköy Mosque officially the Büyük Mecidiye Camii in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey, is situated at the waterside of the Ortaköy pier square, one of the most popular locations on the Bosphorus.
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Bosphorus Bridge (pass by)

Which was inaugurated on October 29, 1973, on the fiftieth anniversary of the Turkish Republic, has the longest span in Europe and the fourth in the world. This suspension bridge has a total length of 1560 metres (1706 yards) and a width of 33.4 metres (110ft). The span between pylons is 1074 metres (1175 yards) and the clearance above sea level is 64 metres (210ft). The construction of the steel box-girder suspension was carried out by a British-german consortium. The second bridge to link Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus will be completed in 1989 between Emirgan and Kanlica.
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Dolmabahce Mosque (pass by)

The Dolmabahçe Mosque is a mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned by queen's mother Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan.
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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (pass by)

The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge, is a bridge in Istanbul, Turkey spanning the Bosphorus strait. When completed in 1988, it was the 5th-longest suspension bridge span in the world; today it is the 24th
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Rumeli Fortress (pass by)

At the narrowest point of the Bosphorus stands the Rumelihisarr Fortress, built by Sultan Mehmet, the Conqueror on the European shore. The Sultan himself on the 26th day of March 1452 laid the foundation stone of the Fortress with a view to controlling the passage of the ships through the Bosphorus and using it as a base for his attack on the city. The fortress or castle was built upon the ancient site of Hermaion. It was completed in five months on August 28th 1452. The cannon on the towers could command this narrowest part of the Bosphorus opposite the older fortress of Anadoluhisarr. Darius in 500 BC had thrown a pontoon bridge across the Strait at this point and passed over 700,000 men. To Sultan Mehmet, the Conqueror, it was the key to Constantinople. The design of the walls and the towers display the Prophet's and the Conqueror's name - Muhammet - Mehmet.
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Beylerbeyi

Enjoy a relaxing stop in either Beylerbeyi or Kanlıca, where you can step ashore on the Asian side, stroll along the waterfront, explore charming streets, and soak in the peaceful, authentic atmosphere of Istanbul away from the crowds. You can also visit the beautiful gardens of Beylerbeyi Palace.
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Beylerbeyi Palace (pass by)

Situated on the Asiatic shore of the Bosphorus between the villages of Kuzguncuk and Cengelköy, the palace was built by Sultan Abdülaziz in 1865. Beylerbeyi Palace seen from the Bosphorus floats like a white vision in a fairy tale. It is the most extravagant royal house of the 19th Century on which millions were spent. It is built completely of marble, surpassing all the Palaces of European Kings. Empress Eugénie, during her visit of 1869 stayed in this palace as well as Czar Nicholas Il of Russia. Edward VIII was a guest in 1936. Stone lionesses recline on marble carpets set in lawns, and swans float and fish swim in the unobtrusive pool where pigeons fly to catch the spray of the fountain upon their wings.
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Galata Koprusu (pass by)

The Galata Bridge is a bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. From the end of the 19th century in particular, the bridge has featured in Turkish literature, theater, poetry and novels.
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Galata Tower (pass by)

The Galata Tower, called Christea Turris by the Genoese, is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, just to the north of the Golden Horn's junction with the Bosphorus.
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Kucuksu Pavilion (pass by)

The summer Palace of Kucuksu, sometimes called the Palace of Göksu, is situated between the villages of Anadoluhisan and Kandilli on the Asiatic shore of the Bosphorus. The Kucuksu Palace was first built by Mahmut I in 1749. Later it underwent a restoration during the reigns of Selim Ill and Ahmet Il. It was renovated by Sultan Abdülmecit in 1857. Sultan Abdülaziz gave the palace a new face-lift and had it refurbished and redecorated. It is a small but elegant edifice, stretching along the lip of the Bosphorus, surrounded by intricately cast-iron railings. Waters and waves of the Bosphorus wash its terraces of glittering marble and sometimes penetrate their latticed and mysterious recesses.
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KIz Kulesi (pass by)

About 180 meters away from the shores of Üsküdar stands this tower which bears two different names. Europeans who named it the Leander's Tower thought that it was here where Leander was drowned while attempting to swim the Bosphorus to reach his beloved Hero, the priestess of Aphrodite. But, in fact, Leander never crossed here even in the legend which refers to the The story of the Maiden's Tower, which has never been verified goes like this. Constantine built the tower here to protect his daughter since a magician had foretold she would be bitten by a snake. She was imprisoned and grew to womanhood there, until an officer of the Imperial Palace, fell in love with her beauty and sent her a basket of peaches and figs. The snake which had hidden under a fig leaf bit the Princess, who was at the point of death when the Officer arrived and sucked the poison from her arm. The lower was rebuilt during Ahmet III’s reign.
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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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Restroom facilities are available on board the yacht.
  • Our cruise includes a live English-speaking tour guide. We also offer a complimentary audio guide in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Russian, and Turkish. Guests wishing to use the audio guide should bring their own smartphone or tablet and headphones.

Frequently Asked Questions (9)

Q: Will I get seasick on Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Guide and Asian Side Stop?

A: 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. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (9)

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Q: Will I get seasick on Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Guide and Asian Side Stop?
A:

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
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Guide and Asian Side Stop?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Authentic Turkish coffee accompanied by traditional Turkish delight.
  • Light snacks, Freshly baked savory pastries served on board, Seasonal fresh fruit platter.
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off (if option selected).
  • Services of a professional English-speaking tour guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase).
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off unless option selected.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

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 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There 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 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Guide and Asian Side Stop is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Guide and Asian Side Stop 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!

 

 

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Once 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.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Authentic Turkish coffee accompanied by traditional Turkish delight
  • Light snacks, Freshly baked savory pastries served on board, Seasonal fresh fruit platter
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off (if option selected)
  • Services of a professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off unless option selected

Additional Info

Activity name

  • 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
  • Restroom facilities are available on board the yacht.
  • Our cruise includes a live English-speaking tour guide. We also offer a complimentary audio guide in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Russian, and Turkish. Guests wishing to use the audio guide should bring their own smartphone or tablet and headphones.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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