Golden Horn & Bosphorus Cruise, Istanbul - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Cruise
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 22.47 USD
Rating: 8.8 (4049 reviews)

Excellent tour to see the city from the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus. The duration is adequate, and the mini-cruise ...

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A cruise along the Bosphorus is a must for every trip to Istanbul. On board this boat, we'll sail around the Golden Horn, the oldest quarter in this Turkish city.

Details

Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and another language.

Included

15–minute walking tour
1.5–hour boat ride
English–speaking guide

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 12 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Turkish Passion Trade

Where does the activity end?

Eminönü Pier, Kadıköy Pier

Reviews of our customers

8.8

Excellent 56,694 Travelers·4,049 reviews

October 1, 2026
Andrea
Pavia, Italy
Excellent tour to see the city from the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus. The duration is adequate, and the mini-cruise is preceded by a short walk to...
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September 26, 2026
Laura
Barcelona, Spain
The cruise was wonderful, comprehensive, and beautiful. The best part was our guide, Dogan, who explained everything brilliantly, sharing lots of inte...
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September 19, 2026
Magaly
Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain
A highly recommended excursion. Our guide, Diego, was excellent, and we thoroughly enjoyed both the walking tour and the boat trip. The views at sunse...
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September 14, 2026
Miguel Angel
Sevilla, Spain
The cruise was quite good; the guide was attentive to our group at all times, showing us where to sit on the boat for the best views. The information ...
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September 5, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
A highly recommended and essential experience on our first visit to Istanbul. Nacho, the guide, made the experience even better. It's a great idea to ...
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August 18, 2026
Moisés Jorge Naranjo
Fuerteventura, Spain
Highly recommended. Walking tour including the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, ending with a cruise along the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus via the G...
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August 2, 2026
Iñigo
United Kingdom
We loved it! The cruise was beautiful, covering a lot of ground and allowing us to see a very important part of Istanbul. The return trip at nightfall...
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July 11, 2026
Antonio Laplaza Lorenzo
Barcelona, Spain
It was a very interesting activity. The guide accompanied us on a walk filled with explanations about everything we saw along the way and took us to t...
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July 8, 2026
Ana Maria
Spain
The excursion was fantastic. The guide, Diego, was very friendly and engaging in his explanations. The walk to the port was very pleasant, and he took...
As a couple
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July 5, 2026
Jose Hernando
Bogotá, Colombia
I enjoyed the walk from the meeting point (a clothing store) to the port, as our guide, Diego, shared architectural details with us along the way. The...
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A cruise along the Bosphorus is a must for every trip to Istanbul. On board this boat, we'll sail around the Golden Horn, the oldest quarter in this Turkish city.

Cruise Details

We'll meet at the indicated time in front of the store Pasion Turca in Istanbul. After meeting with the local guide and before the Bosphorus cruise, we'll first take a 15-minute guided walking tour.

For about an hour, we'll explore the city and discover some of its most iconic monuments, including the Byzantine mural. Did you know that it's considered one of the most important artworks in Constantinople?

Then, we'll walk to the port to board the boat that'll take us to explore the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn and embark on a sightseeing adventure to visit the most outstanding tourist attractions in the city from the water. For an hour and a half, we'll sail through the Golden Horn, the oldest quarter in Ottoman Istanbul.

From the boat, we'll see iconic landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace, and the Galata Tower. Afterward, we'll continue sailing along the Bosphorus, crossing its famous bridges and continuing to admire other major sights of Istanbul, such as the Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, the Ortaköy Mosque, or the Rumelihisari Fortress.

The boat will take us to the Eminönü Kadıköy İskelesi pier, where we'll conclude this approximately 3-hour cruise.

Important Info

Please note that the landing site may vary depending on sea conditions and dock availability.

8.8

Excellent 56,694 Travelers·4,049 reviews

October 1, 2026
Andrea
Pavia, Italy
Excellent tour to see the city from the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus. The duration is adequate, and the mini-cruise is preceded by a short walk to...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 26, 2026
Laura
Barcelona, Spain
The cruise was wonderful, comprehensive, and beautiful. The best part was our guide, Dogan, who explained everything brilliantly, sharing lots of inte...
Is this useful?
September 19, 2026
Magaly
Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain
A highly recommended excursion. Our guide, Diego, was excellent, and we thoroughly enjoyed both the walking tour and the boat trip. The views at sunse...
Is this useful?
September 14, 2026
Miguel Angel
Sevilla, Spain
The cruise was quite good; the guide was attentive to our group at all times, showing us where to sit on the boat for the best views. The information ...
With friends
Is this useful?
September 5, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
A highly recommended and essential experience on our first visit to Istanbul. Nacho, the guide, made the experience even better. It's a great idea to ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 18, 2026
Moisés Jorge Naranjo
Fuerteventura, Spain
Highly recommended. Walking tour including the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, ending with a cruise along the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus via the G...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 2, 2026
Iñigo
United Kingdom
We loved it! The cruise was beautiful, covering a lot of ground and allowing us to see a very important part of Istanbul. The return trip at nightfall...
Is this useful?
July 11, 2026
Antonio Laplaza Lorenzo
Barcelona, Spain
It was a very interesting activity. The guide accompanied us on a walk filled with explanations about everything we saw along the way and took us to t...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 8, 2026
Ana Maria
Spain
The excursion was fantastic. The guide, Diego, was very friendly and engaging in his explanations. The walk to the port was very pleasant, and he took...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 5, 2026
Jose Hernando
Bogotá, Colombia
I enjoyed the walk from the meeting point (a clothing store) to the port, as our guide, Diego, shared architectural details with us along the way. The...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?

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Points of interest in Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Basilica Cistern Galata Tower Grand Bazaar

Types of activities in Istanbul

Guided Tours and Free Tours Free Tour Boat tours Folk Event Zen Day trips

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A cruise along the Bosphorus is a must for every trip to Istanbul. On board this boat, we'll sail around the Golden Horn, the oldest quarter in this Turkish city.

Cruise Details

The boat will take us to the Eminönü Kadıköy İskelesi pier, where we'll conclude this approximately 3-hour cruise.

Important Info

Please note that the landing site may vary depending on sea conditions and dock availability.

Golden Horn & Bosphorus Cruise