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Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide & Tea

Cruise between Europe and Asia on a 2-hour Bosphorus sightseeing tour with audio guide. See Istanbul’s iconic palaces, mosques, and fortresses from the water while enjoying traditional tea on board.
See many beautiful places of Istanbul from the water
See many beautiful places of Istanbul from the water
Listen to fascinating stories from the audio guide
Listen to fascinating stories from the audio guide
Discover the city’s main gems
Discover the city’s main gems
Take vibrant photos against the backdrop of top locations
Take vibrant photos against the backdrop of top locations

Details

Discover Istanbul from a unique perspective on a Bosphorus sightseeing cruise with audio commentary. Sail along the strait that separates Europe and Asia and admire the city’s most famous waterfront landmarks in comfort.
During the cruise, you’ll see the grand Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Küçüksu Pavilion, as well as Ortaköy Mosque, the Maiden’s Tower, Rumelihisarı Fortress, Anadoluhisarı Fortress, the Galata Bridge, and the lively shores of Üsküdar.
Relax on board with a cup of traditional Turkish tea or coffee as the audio guide shares stories from the Byzantine and Ottoman periods, explaining the strategic and cultural importance of the Bosphorus throughout history.
This cruise offers a comfortable and informative way to experience Istanbul’s most iconic waterfront highlights in just two hours.

River cruise ship

Open deck
Onboard café
Audio guide
WiFi
Individual tables
Restroom
Life jackets
You can bring your own food and drinks
Enclosed deck, You can bring a stroller

Important Info

• Complimentary tea and coffee are available on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks or drinks too!
• Children under 2 years old can join for free, and strollers are welcome.
• The cruise includes an audio guide — scan a QR code onboard to access it online (no app or download required).
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What is included in activity

Audio guide in your language
2-hours boat tour
Free WIFI
Free Turkish Tea & Nescafe
Restroom on board

What is not included

Personal Expenses
Tips
Departure: Eminönü Fatih/İstanbul
Duration: 2 hours
Group size up to 100 persons
Children allowed, up to 2 years old free
English, Deutsch, Italiano, Русский язык, Español, castellano, Türkçe, Français
Mobile ticket
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Meeting point

Eminönü Fatih/Istanbul. You will be informed of the exact meeting point after making the reservation.

Places you will see

• Galata Bridge and Galata Tower
• Dolmabahçe, Çırağan, Beylerbeyi, and Küçüksu Palaces
• Ortaköy Mosque and Maiden's Tower
• Bridges over the Bosphorus and Rumelihisarı and Anadolu Hisarı fortresses
• Üsküdar coastline and other city landmarks

Reviews by travellers

4.9 out of 5
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Lana
Trust me this is the cheapest private (not government boat) you can find in Istanbul 2 hours on bosphorus with tea or coffee all for free? Wow!
22 days ago
Edwin T.
For the price — top-notch. Free tea/coffee on board, beautiful views.
2 months ago
John C.
A very nice tour on a beautiful, comfortable boat at a pleasant price. It allowed us to enjoy the sea scenery and views of magnificent local landmarks. I would happily go again.
3 months ago
Claude L.
For the price, the cruise along the strait is more than justified!
3 months ago
Maria R.
Excellent tour, great weather. The audio guide is a bit “light,” but it comes with a map marking each site linked to an audio track.
3 months ago
Mary Y.
Excellent tour, spacious boat, caring staff — there are guides speaking all popular languages. As soon as I stumbled in English, They served delicious tea during the trip. I will recommend it.
3 months ago
Patricia G.
We really enjoyed the tour! Everything was very convenient, they explained and helped with everything. A very beautiful two-deck yacht with several areas (open and enclosed). There is tea, coffee, and food. Overall 10/10. Plus, you sail along both the European and Asian sides of Turkey, which allows you to see almost all of Istanbul)))
4 months ago
Arthur V.
A very cool tour, easy to understand in any language with the help of the audio guide. We had a very pleasant experience!
4 months ago
Irene F.
A beautiful golden sunset over the Bosphorus! We managed to take many amazing photos. The audio guide was simple and clear. The crew worked flawlessly.
4 months ago
Pamela S.
For a pleasant price we got a comfortable boat with an open deck and the opportunity to admire the sights from the bow. The audio guide doesn’t provide a lot of information, but it’s enough to understand what is located where. It would be nice to have a continuous playback option instead of switching from point to point on the website each time. We went on a rainy day and unfortunately couldn’t sit on the upper deck because all the seats were wet and there was no canopy. However, we could drink hot tea for free on the lower deck. Overall, it’s a good option to see the shores of Istanbul at an affordable price and learn something new. Honestly, we didn’t listen to everything — we were just enjoying the moment.
4 months ago
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