Bosphorus and Golden Horn Cruise with Audio Guide in Istanbul
- Get warmed by the sun while sailing on the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn
- Enjoy a sightseeing between the continents of Asia and Europe
- Cruise by a colorful waterfront villages along the Bosphorus
- See landmarks like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden's Tower, and Galata Tower
- Learn about the history of Istanbul’s top landmarks from your audio guide
What to expect
Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Golden Horn and Bosphorus Strait, offering panoramic views of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks. Sail past Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden's Tower, and Galata Tower while listening to stories about the city’s rich history through an audio guide. Admire the contrast between the European and Asian sides as the boat glides past coastal villages, grand palaces like Dolmabahçe and Çırağan, and architectural gems such as Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge. Ancient fortresses, lush parks, and elegant waterfront residences line the shore, offering endless photo opportunities. This boat tour reveals Istanbul’s heritage, culture, and natural beauty from a unique waterside perspective, perfect for those exploring the city's historical and scenic highlights






Reviews
I think this is the cheapest tour available, so you can't expect too much. They do provide food and drinks on board, which were actually really good. The tour guide didn’t have a sign, just an umbrella with the boat's name on it, which made it a bit confusing to find him at first — but it wasn’t a big deal. Overall, the experience was nice, and you get to enjoy the Bosphorus for two hours.
Great cruise experience with reasonable price! the best choose for the first time visit to Istanbul !
it was nice but 2 hours felt like a long time. The English commentary was rather short ,followed by various translations. The klook experience was as usual faultless.
2 hours tour of the Bosphorus Strait. Overall experience was good. Value for money. I love the view of Istanbul where Europe meets Asia.
It is easy to use in a convenient location. It is a good program to see the Bosphorus Strait. The time is accurate and I recommend it. The location is also good because we met at Hagia Sophia and moved there.
nice view and suitable for people who prefer less walking but have scenery view at one glance. however, it is a bit hard to follow the audio system on the board to know which building it refers in particular.
You can use the phone and WhatsApp to confirm the meeting place in advance. The meeting time will be about 10 minutes late before moving to the pier. The tour leader will hold a yellow umbrella and go to the pier to check the electronic ticket. Food can be brought and enjoyed on the water boat. The second floor of the ship is directly exposed to the cold wind (in early October), so you need to bring a coat. There are indoor seats on the first floor, where drinks and food are sold, and there are restrooms on the ship. The onboard audio guide is only available in English and Turkish. The boat sails from near Yenikapı Şehir Parkı Pier to near Küçüksu Pavilion Küçüksu Kasrı (Milli Saraylar) and then turns back.
The meeting place is very easy to find, so don't worry. From there, you can walk a little to the pier and board the boat. The temperature was very low on the day I boarded, so I couldn't fully enjoy the boat trip on deck, but if the season is good, it will be a very pleasant time.
the distance between meeting point and the jetty was quite far.the person of interest not the same as in the guide picture,so had to ask around
I strongly advise against this trip. If negative stars were a possibility, I would rate it with negative stars. They were hard selling everyone that passed by the meeting area. We even left 5 minutes after the designated time because they were selling the trip to more people. The 10 minute walk is a brisk walk. Not a problem for me, but definitely a problem for the older people and those with children. The boat was absolutely packed. I ended up in a seat with a view of the touring side 100% blocked. I could only see the other side. I asked the captain about options and he says he could get me a seat on the forward side of the boat, but that "costs extra." After he pocketed my money, he did give me a much better place to sit, but now I couldn't hear the audio portion of the tour at all. So I just ended up using Google maps to figure out what I'm looking at. I strongly encourage you to go with a different company!
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