BOSPHORUS & GOLDEN HORN TOUR

Overview

Embark on a 2 hr 15 min daytime cruise of Istanbul’s legendary waterways on our Bosphorus & Golden Horn Boat Tour. Glide between two continents as you admire Ottoman palaces, waterfront mansions, and iconic landmarks—from the Galata Tower and Rustem Pasha Mosque in the Golden Horn, to Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge on the strait. Enjoy live English commentary, with Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Chinese guides available on request. Departures daily.

Pricing & Details

• Price: €20 per person (children 0–6 years free)

• Duration: 2 hr 15 min

• Departures: 12:00, 12:30, 15:30, 16:00, 18:00, 18:30

• Languages: English guided; Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese on request

• Note: Please arrive at our office 15 minutes before your departure.

Tour Plan

Bosphorus & Golden Horn

Your guide will greet you at Kabataş Pier and help you board our comfortable vessel. First, sail into the sheltered Golden Horn, passing the historic neighborhoods of Fener and Balat, with views of the Galata Tower and Rustem Pasha Mosque. Then venture into the Bosphorus Strait, cruising past Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque and under the Bosphorus Bridge. At Rumeli Kavak you’ll pause for photos of Rumeli Fortress before returning along the Asian shore—catch a glimpse of the Maiden’s Tower and Beylerbeyi Palace—back to Kabataş Pier.

Bosphorus & Golden Horn Tour Program

(All departures follow the same 2 hr 15 min itinerary)

* Meet & Board: Arrive 15 min early at Kabataş Pier

* Safety Briefing & Departure

* Golden Horn Segment: Galata Tower, Fener & Balat (approx. 30–45 min)

* Bosphorus European Side: Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge

* Turnaround Stop: Rumeli Kavak & Rumeli Fortress (photo opportunity)

* Bosphorus Asian Side: Maiden’s Tower, Beylerbeyi Palace

* Return & Disembarkation

Meet Point

Meet at our office.

If you’re traveling with a group, ask us about Group Discounts!

Included

• Professional English-speaking guide

• Audio Guide for other languages: Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese on request

Excluded

• Food & beverages (snacks and refreshments available for purchase onboard)

• Gratuities