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Majestic Istanbul through the Bosphorus
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Joined 2025
Discover Istanbul from the water on this unforgettable Bosphorus cruise. Sail between two continents as you admire the stunning skyline, elegant palaces,and historic landmarks along the strait. During the journey, you will pass by highlights such as Dolmabahçe Palace,Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge,and the graceful Ottoman mansions that line the shores. This relaxing cruise offers the perfect balance of history,culture,and breathtaking views—an ideal way to experience the magic of Istanbul.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Eminönü Turyol Bosphorus Cruise Pier
- The one that is located next to the fish & bread boat-restaurants. When you are in Eminönü, the pier will be on the left of the Galata bridge.
The Boat Journey Begins
The meeting time should be 20-30 mins earlier than the departure time of the boat so that we can spare some time to get to know each other & find nice seats available.
Golden Horn
The natural harbour of the city
Karaköy district
the neighborhood that the boat will collect more passengers & that will show us the beautiful & busy locals’ life
Dolmabahçe Palace
The Ottoman Empire’s luxurious residence for the last 6 emperors. Being decorated with the intricate marble work, the palace will offer an amazing view from the seaside.
Ortaköy Mosque
A beautiful 19th century mosque from the Ottoman imperial family. As it stands right at the leg of the bosphorus bridge, it’s one of the landmarks of Istanbul.
1st Bosphorus Bridge
The first bridge on earth to connect Europe & Asia
Arnavutköy
The little neighborhood where once was the home to the Albanians living in Istanbul
Bebek
The beautiful & expensive neighborhood of Istanbul. Simply the Malibu of Istanbul
Galatasaray Island
The artificial island that’s serving for the football team and the families of theirs.
Rumelian Fortress
The fortress that was built in 15th century by Ottomans before the conquest of Constantinople.
Yalı
We’ll see many Yalı (seaside mansions) while we are sailing on the Asian coast
2nd Bosphorus Bridge
The second bridge that spans between two continents.
Küçüksu Kasrı
Serving as a museum today, the mansion is also being used for special occasions.
Kuleli Military High School
the school of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk who is the founder of Turkish Republic.
Old city with Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque
The amazing view of the historical peninsula
Ending Point
Eminönü Turyol Bosphorus Tour Pier
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
the bosphorus cruise boat tickets
the licensed tour guide's guiding fee
personal expenses
tips
insurance
GoWithGuide operation charge
Tour Important Information
This tour is not recommended for those who have sea-sickness.
This tour is wheelchair friendly.
This tour is not run on a private boat. It will be a public use bosphorus cruise boat.
Please remember to bring a coat with you for the chilly days ( autumn & winter days )
The time table of the boat may change depending on the season or weekends.
Important message from the supplier
I can give day tours and evening tours as well as excursions far from the city that I currently live in such as Cappadocia,Ephesus,Kuşadası,İzmir,Sardes,Antalya,Fethiye,Bodrum etc. (simply all around Turkey & Balkan countries along with Georgia and Northern Cyprus.)
For those tours which requires a remote city visit (and for the ones that we’ll customize together for you) I will need an advance booking (best to book 3-5 weeks prior and earlier)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Yağmur B.
I’ve been a professional tour guide for9 years, and let me tell you, I absolutely adore my job. I love showcasing my country, Turkiye, with all its cultural, historical, and modern treasures. Every day, I get to share my enthusiasm and pride for my homeland with visitors. I truly enjoy making everyone feel like a cherished guest, and I take great pleasure in introducing them to the unique wonders of Turkiye with both joy and a touch of humor. For me, every tour is a delightful experience, and it’s all about making memories and having fun along the way!
Reviews
Lucy A.
“Our visit to Istanbul with Yagmur”
Yagmur, thank you so much for spending the day with us and for sharing your beautiful country with us. We truly enjoyed your company, and your knowledge brought the places we visited to life. You made our visit to Istanbul unforgettable, and we are so grateful to have had you as our guide. Thanks for introducing me to the baklava and ice cream dessert it was delicious. We highly recommend Yagmur to anyone visiting Istanbul!
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Yağmur B.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was such a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing Istanbul’s history, culture, and little hidden gems. I’m so happy you enjoyed our time together, and especially that you loved the baklava and ice cream! Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. I hope our paths cross again someday, whether in Istanbul or somewhere else in the world. Sending you my warmest wishes!
Mary K.
“Istanbul when you have visited all the famous tourist spots”
The full day tour we did with was so good. It was our second visit to Istanbul and we were keen to see other places in the city. Yağmur was really fabulous. She was professional and friendly and with her we saw another side of Istanbul. We visited neighborhoods we would never have found without her and also saw some wonderful frescoes and mosques in those areas. She was quick to understand what we were interested in. I would highly recommend her tour. It was just a lovely day.
Yağmur B.
Thank you so much, Mary! It was such a pleasure exploring a different side of Istanbul with you. I’m so happy we got to discover some of the city’s hidden gems together. I truly enjoyed our day and hope our paths cross again someday!
Jane J.
“2 days in Istanbul ”
Our multigenerational family of 7, from a 7 year old to 79 year old spent 2 days with Yagmur. She offered us a wonderful experience in Istanbul and adapted experiences and activities to suit everyone. A wonderful experience.
Yağmur B.
Thank you so much, Jane! It was such a pleasure spending these two days with you and your lovely family. I truly enjoyed every moment with you all and hope to welcome you back to Istanbul someday!
$220/ per group
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