Golden Horn & Bosphorus Cruise

A Bosphorus cruise is an essential experience for anyone visiting Istanbul. Onboard this vessel, you will navigate around the Golden Horn, the city’s most ancient district.

Cruise Overview

Gather at the specified time in front of the shop Pasion Turca in Istanbul. Following a meet-and-greet with your local guide, we will kick off our journey with a 15-minute guided walking tour prior to embarking on the cruise.

During this hour-long exploration, you will uncover some of the city’s most notable sites, including a remarkable Byzantine mural. This artwork is acknowledged as one of the most significant in the history of Constantinople.

Next, we will proceed to the port to board the boat that will take us on our Bosphorus and Golden Horn exploration, embarking on a sightseeing journey to witness the most impressive attractions of the city from the water. For an hour and a half, we will cruise through the Golden Horn, the historical heart of Ottoman Istanbul.

From the deck, participants will have the opportunity to view iconic sights including the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Galata Tower. Our voyage will then continue along the Bosphorus, where we will pass beneath its renowned bridges while admiring other notable landmarks such as the Dolmabahçe Palace, Ç?ra?an Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and Rumelihisari Fortress.

The cruise will conclude at the Eminönü Kad?köy ?skelesi pier after approximately 3 hours of exploration.

Key Information

Please be aware that the landing location may change depending on weather conditions and dock availability.