Golden Horn & Bosphorus Cruise
A cruise covering both waterways — the Golden Horn inlet through the historic districts, and the Bosphorus strait between the continents. It is the fullest picture of the city from the water in one trip.
- At the gate
- £10.20
- Allow
- 1h 30m
- District
- Sultanahmet
- Closed
- Open daily
Golden Horn and Bosphorus, in short
A cruise covering both waterways u2014 the Golden Horn inlet through the historic districts, and the Bosphorus strait between the continents. It is the fullest picture of the city from the water in one trip.
What it costs
u20ac12 booked separately. Included on the pass.
Why both
The Golden Horn shows you Fener, Balat and Eyu00fcp u2014 the old religious and residential city. The Bosphorus shows you the palaces, fortresses and waterfront mansions. They are different cities from the water, and most cruises only do one.
How long to allow
Around two hours. Good on a first day: you will spend the rest of the trip recognising things you saw from the boat.
Frequently asked questions
- The Golden Horn covers the historic residential districts u2014 Fener, Balat, Eyu00fcp u2014 while the Bosphorus covers the palaces and fortresses. They look nothing alike.
- About two hours.
- Very. It gives you the geography of the city, which makes everything afterwards easier to place.
- u20ac12 separately, and included on the pass.