
Istanbul: Bosphorus & Golden Horn Cruise + Audio Guide

About
Hop on a sightseeing cruise to tour the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus. Get a fresh look at Istanbul on this boat tour while a handy audio guide fills you in on the city’s stories tales as you glide by Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden’s Tower, and Galata Tower.
Meet your host on the other side of Hagia Sophia and walk down to the pier behind the grand mosque. Jump on board to discover the Golden Horn, considered to be the world’s largest natural harbor. Sail through the magnificent Bosphorus strait forming the continental boundary between Asia and Europe and marvel at the Bosphorus Bridge.
On your way, observe the cultural and historical emblems of Istanbul like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden’s Tower, and Galata Tower. Learn about the city’s rich heritage with engaging commentary from the audio guide.
Admire the Bosphorus coastline on the European side from the cruise, and see a string of villages, each with its own individual character and attractions.
What's Included
- 2-hour cruise
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food or beverages
Good to Know
Itinerary
- Golden Horn
- Galata Tower
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Ortaköy
- Bosphorus Bridge
- Rumeli Hisari
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
- Anatolian Fortress
- Beylerbeyi Palac
- Maiden’s Tower
Return Details
- Istanbul Sultanahmet square.
Instructions
Before you buy
Show your smartphone ticket at the meeting point in Ahirkapi Iskelesi.
On-site usage
Meet your guide with the Grand Boat Line sign and yellow umbrella in his hand in front of the Gazete Market kiosk opposite the Hagia Sophia. Follow them on a 10-minute walk down to the pier.
Meeting Point
Reschedule and cancellation policy
Cancel for free until 1 day before your scheduled timeslot and get a full refund.
Free Cancellation
Cancel for free until 1 day before your scheduled timeslot and get a full refund.
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