Attractions & guided tours

Experience cruising the Golden Horn, Bosphorus and more

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£9.00

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Language: English

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Duration: Flexible

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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.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4 /5

Based on 7 reviews from verified customers

Review categories

Service

4/5

Value for money

4.4/5

Staff

4/5

Safety

4/5

R
Rainer Blankers
Verified booking
5
3 October 2025
Travelled with family
Geweldige ervaring vanaf het water met al die bouwwerken aan het water en op de heuvels.
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4.6
10 March 2025
Travelled as a couple
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TUI Musement Traveler
Verified booking
5
25 August 2025
L
Lena
Verified booking
4.2
4 August 2024
Travelled with family
Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Haben in der Hauptsaison 12 Euro pro Person gezahlt. Dafür wurde knapp 1,5h Bootsfahrt geboten. Leider die Durchsagen schlecht verständlich und nur auf Englisch und Russisch.
J
J.J.
Verified booking
3
24 March 2024
Travelled with family
Explication seulement en turque.
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TUI Musement Traveler
Verified booking
4
13 July 2023
Molto buona

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