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- Cruise the Bosphorus Strait on a 90-minute journey where Europe meets Asia, and enjoy fascinating stories with your optional multilingual audio guide.
- Admire Istanbul’s landmarks from the open deck, including Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Galata Tower, and the Bosphorus Bridge.
- Skip the long queues with fast-track pier entry and meet a friendly marine officer who shares your route map and highlights key sights to watch for along the way.
Inclusions
- 90-minute Bosphorus cruise
- Skip-the-line access at the pier
- Meet and greet with marine officer
- Bosphorus cruise plan and map
- Smartphone audio guide in 10+ languages (as per option selected)
- Hagia Sophia tickets with guided tour (as per option selected)
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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Make sure you download the audio guide before arriving at the pier to save time and avoid connectivity issues. The cruise operates in all weather conditions and can get a little windy on the water, so bring along a light jacket or sweater and a hat and sunscreen during sunny days, and a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
The cruise is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
The upper deck offers the best views and fills up quickly. Arrive early to grab your spot. Stay safe and wear a mask at the attraction. Children are to be accompanied by adults at all times during the cruise.
While you can enjoy fast-track pier entry to avoid long queues, mandatory security checks cannot be skipped.
An optional multilingual audio guide is available in English, German, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, French, Italian, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Make sure to download it before arriving at the pier.
The Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise is not accessible by wheelchair or pram/stroller.
Bring a light jacket or sweater, hat and sunscreen during sunny days, and a water bottle to stay hydrated. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed onboard.
You'll admire Istanbul’s landmarks such as Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Galata Tower, and the Bosphorus Bridge from the open deck.
The cruise lasts for approximately 1.5 hours.
Personal expenses are not included in your ticket price, so plan accordingly.
The cruise operates in all weather conditions but can get a little windy on the water. Dress appropriately for comfort.
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