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Bosphorus Glow
Bosphorus tour boat with guests on two decks, sailing in daylight with the bridge behind

Daytime Bosphorus Cruise

Two continents and one strait in clear daylight, with tours at 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00.

Time
11:00 · 14:00 · 17:00
Duration
1–2 hours
Departure
Eminönü, Istanbul
Price
From €10 per person

Daytime Bosphorus Cruise · From €10 per person

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The Bosphorus separates Europe and Asia, and from the water you see both shores at once: waterfront palaces, wooden yalı mansions, fortress walls and the bridges that join the two sides. A daytime cruise is the clearest way to take in the shape of the city.

There are two daytime tours, both departing from Eminönü. The 2-hour Bosphorus tour runs from 11:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00, costs €20 per person and includes hotel transfer. The 1-hour boat tour runs from 17:00 to 18:00 and costs €10 per person, without hotel transfer. All three departures include tea service and guided commentary on board in English and Russian.

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One-Hour Bosphorus Boat Tour

1 hour

€10 per person

Tour timeHotel pickup
17:00–18:00No hotel transfer

Included

  • Boat tour
  • Tea service
  • Guided commentary on board in English and Russian

Not included: Hotel transfer

Guests on deck looking at Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus bridge in daylight
Guests on deck passing the Maiden’s Tower on a sunny day

Route map

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  1. Eminönü pierDeparture pier
  2. Karaköy pier
  3. Kabataş pier
  4. Dolmabahçe Palace
  5. Çırağan Palace
  6. Ortaköy Mosque
  7. 15 July Martyrs Bridge
  8. Beylerbeyi Palace
  9. Rumeli Fortress
  10. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
  11. Anadolu Fortress
  12. Maiden’s Tower
Schematic map, not to scale. The exact route depends on the cruise, sea traffic and the weather.

Questions about this cruise

What time are the daytime Bosphorus tours?

The 2-hour tour runs from 11:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00. The 1-hour boat tour runs from 17:00 to 18:00.

How much do the daytime tours cost?

The 2-hour tour with hotel transfer is €20 per person. The 1-hour boat tour is €10 per person.

Where do the daytime tours depart from?

Both daytime tours depart from Eminönü, Istanbul.

What is included in the 1-hour boat tour?

The boat tour, tea service and guided commentary on board in English and Russian. Hotel transfer is not included.

When is the hotel pickup?

At 10:00 for the 11:00 tour and at 13:00 for the 14:00 tour. The 17:00 boat tour has no hotel transfer.

What is included in the 2-hour tour?

Hotel transfer, the boat tour, tea service and guided commentary on board in English and Russian.

In which languages is the commentary?

English and Russian, on board all three daytime departures.

Price

From €10 per person

11:00 · 14:00 · 17:00 · 1–2 hours

No payment is taken on this website. Your request is sent on WhatsApp and our team replies there.

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
  • No online payment. You pay on board or as arranged with our team.

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No payment is taken on this website. Your request is sent on WhatsApp and our team replies there.

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
  • No online payment. You pay on board or as arranged with our team.

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