Bosphorus Cruise Tour with Audio Guide
The basic sightseeing sailing from Eminönü up the strait and back — the cheapest way onto the water and, for many visitors, the single best hour they spend in Istanbul.
- At the gate
- £5.10
- Allow
- 1h 30m
- District
- Eminonu
- Closed
- Open daily
The Bosphorus cruise, in short
The basic sightseeing sailing from Eminu00f6nu00fc up the strait and back u2014 the cheapest way onto the water and, for many visitors, the single best hour they spend in Istanbul.
What it costs
u20ac6 booked separately. Included on the pass.
Where it departs
From Eminu00f6nu00fc, beside the Galata Bridge. Take the T1 tram to Eminu00f6nu00fc.
What you will see
Dolmabahu00e7e and u00c7u0131rau011fan Palaces, Ortaku00f6y Mosque under the first bridge, the yalu0131 mansions along both shores, Rumeli Fortress and Maiden's Tower.
Worth knowing
Swimming in the Bosphorus is prohibited except close to shore in designated spots u2014 it is a working shipping lane with strong currents, and the traffic does not stop.
Frequently asked questions
- Eminu00f6nu00fc, beside the Galata Bridge, reachable on the T1 tram.
- Not except close to shore in designated areas. It is a busy shipping lane with strong currents.
- u20ac6 separately, and included on the pass.
- Dolmabahu00e7e and u00c7u0131rau011fan Palaces, Ortaku00f6y Mosque, the yalu0131 mansions, Rumeli Fortress and Maiden's Tower.