Attractions & guided tours

Experience cruising the Golden Horn, Bosphorus and more

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$12.00

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Language: English

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Duration: Flexible

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Tour with Audioguide

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Why you’ll love this…

Experience gliding along the Golden Horn urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus
Relax and admire the city from the water seeing from a distance Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower, and Galata Tower
Marvel at spectacular seaside residences from different centuries whilst passing under famous bridges

What to expect

Have you cruised along the Golden Horn urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus yet? If not, or if you would like to again, then this tour with an English-speaking guide is for you!

You'll meet your guide at the news kiosk across the entrance of the Hagia Sophia and walk together for 10 minutes to the boat. Feel your excitement rise as you board and get ready to learn. Cruise along the 32 km Bosporus and enjoy seeing Istanbul’s main attractions. Admire magnificent palaces, ancient castles, and the famous hills and parks whilst you glide along.

Marvel at spectacular seaside residences from different centuries whilst passing under famous bridges. You'll also pass by and learn about the Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, and Beylerbeyi Palace. Plus, see some historical landmarks from a distance like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower, and Galata Tower to complete your experience.

What's included

Entrance fees

Where

Topkapı Cafe, Cankurtaran, Soğuk Çeşme Sokak, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting point:

Join the cruise at the turquoise “Tours & Tickets kiosk” inside Topkapi Cafe, next to the Tourism Police and the Hagia Sophia Visiting Area. A host will guide you to the pier, which is a 10-minute walk away.

What to remember

Infants (age 0-2): free admission

Provider

MEGA TRAVEL & PASS

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 12 hours before the experience begins.

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