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Istanbul: Bosphorus & Black Sea Sightseeing Cruise, Guided Tour + Transport

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(1 verified review)•Operator: Bosphorus Tour by Velena Travel
A small boat sails on a blue river in front of a historic fortress on a green hillside under a clear sky.
Starting Time9:00 AM
Duration5 h
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About

Take a tour of Istanbul’s timeless sunny setting, and kick back with a floating tour along the Bosphorus Strait to the Black Sea. Join an expert tour guide and sail between Europe and Asia on a sun-soaked adventure through ancient empires and modern history.

Learn about historical landmarks like Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe Palace as you cruise by. Stop off for a ramble around Ortaköy, enjoy a tour of Küçüksu Palace, and more.

What's Included

  • Transportation by air-conditioned minibus
  • Cruise on a sightseeing boat
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees to Küçüksu Palace, Rumeli Hisarı or Maiden’s Tower (depending on the day)

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks on the boat (available for purchase)
  • Gratuities (optional)

Must Know

  • Rumeli Hisarı is closed on Wednesdays and replaced with Maiden’s Tower
  • Küçüksu Palace is closed on Mondays and replaced with Maiden’s Tower

Instructions

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Before you buy

  • Kids under 3 can join for free. Please select a free ticket for them
  • Unfortunately, the cruise is not wheelchair friendly
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On-site usage

  • Show your smartphone ticket to the driver at the meeting point, right in front of The Marmara Taksim Hotel, at Taksim Square
  • You must be there by 08:30. Latecomers won’t be waited for
  • The cruise departs from the pier at 09:00
  • Please inform the driver at the end of the tour if you want to be dropped off at your hotel, Dolmabahçe Palace, Galata Tower, or Eminönü

Meeting Point

Gümüşsuyu Mahallesi, Taksim Meydani/Osmanlı Sokak 1/B, Istanbul

GPS:41.03623, 28.98629

Reschedule and cancellation policy

Cancel for free until 15 h before your visit date and get a full refund.

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