# Bosphorus Boat Tour - Site: Acetes Travel - URL: https://acetestravel.com/tour/bosphorus-boat-tour/ - Language: EN - Last updated: 2026-05-07 - Price: Price on request - Categories: Bosphorus Cruises ## Summary There is a pick-up opportunity from the center of the Istanbul city, so you don’t need to mess around with finding tour start point. After picking-up, we will reach the Eminönü Pier where we will board the Istanbul Bosphorus Boat Cruise. ## Description Highlights Feel the real admiration to charms from both Asian and European sides of istanbul Cruising among historical places of istanbul such as Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe Palace will make feel you like in open air museum You can sense the history with intense emotions You can visit Küçüksu Palace which was built on 19th century in order to be hunting lodge of the Ottoman Empires Free Services in this Activity Entrance fees Kucuksu Palace Garden Ticket Live Tour Guide Certified Live Tour Guide, English Pickup included Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-off Eminonu Pier Sightseeing istanbul Bosphorus (Asia and Europe sides) and Kucuksu Palace Full description Until now we gave you general information about istanbul Bosphorus Boat Cruise slightly. Now we will share more detailed information about the istanbul Bosphorus Cruise, Let’s Start! There is a pick-up opportunity from the center of the istanbul city, so you don’t need to mess around with finding tour start point. After picking-up, we will reach the Eminönü Pier where we will board the istanbul Bosphorus Boat Cruise. After getting on the Bosphorus Cruise, you will start to discover the wonderful visual feast which includes Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Rumelia Fortress, and so on. of istanbul during 1 hour. These historical places have a great story behind them, for example, the Rumelia Fortress is constructed in the 15th century by Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II in order to prevent the possible attacks from the northern part of the Bosphorus. Even, there is an Anatolian Fortress right across the Rumelia Fortress which is built for the same purpose, before the Rumelia Fortress. After 1 hour of a visual feast, the Bosphorus Boat Tour continues to the Asian side of istanbul by passing under the second bridge: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. On the Asian side, we will visit the Küçüksu Palace which has fascinating architecture from both inside and outside of it. The Küçüksu Palace is used as a rest area by Ottoman Sultans. After our impressive stopover at Küçüksu Palace, we will return to the city center by following the Asian coast of istanbul. During the route back to the center of istanbul, it is possible to see the Anatolian Fortress that we mentioned above and Kuleli Military High School which is the oldest military school in Turkey. When we will be near to the end, it is possible to witness the magnificent Beylerbeyi Palace which is used as a summer house by Ottoman Emperors. Also, just before the disembark, we will see the Maiden Tower which is one of the most popular structures of istanbul all over the world. Includes & Excludes 2.5-hour cruise of the Bosphorus Strait English-speaking guide Kucuksu Palace Garden Ticket Food and beverages on the boat Hotel drop-off Important Info Please note that pickup is only available for hotels on the European side of the city center (Sultanahmet, Kabatas, Taksim, Şişhane, Karaköy, Sirkeci, Yenikapı, Laleli, Pera, Şişli, Nişantaşı, Aksaray, Eninönü, Cemberlitaş, Beyazıt, Harbiye, Beyoğlu) Please note that pickup time is approximate and depends on your hotel's location. It may be half an hour later than the stated starting time Dress Code: Comfortable athletic clothing. Please note that Küçüksu Palace is closed from Monday through Thursday. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays it will be replaced with the fortress of Rumelihisarı, and on Wednesdays it will be replaced with the Maiden's Tower Children aged 4 or younger can join free of charge Cancellation Policy For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations. FAQ + What is the bosphorus boat cruise istanbul? Bosphorus boat cruise is a sightseeing tour on Bosphorus strait, There are a lot of options such as sunset cruise and dinner cruises, plus routes along the Bosphorus, the Black Sea, Golden Horn, and Princes' Islands, and is suitable for couples, families. + Which bosphorus cruise best for families? There are many different options for families with children. Especially if you have children under the age of 7 short Bosphorus cruise is the most suitable for them. half-day or full-day Bosphorus cruise can also prefer. + Which is the short Bosphorus cruise? Bosphorus boat cruise is a short cycle cruise it takes 2:30 hours. + What you'll see during a Bosphorus Cruise? The Bosphorus is a 32 km long straight winding between two continents, the European and Asian sides of istanbul. Due to its unique geography and history, it offers unparalleled sightseeing from the water, for example, Galata Tower, Madin's Tower, Rumeli Fortress, Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Place and much more. + What are the top landmarks in Bosphorus? Top Landmarks in istanbul Bosphorus are Galata Tower, Maiden’s Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Anatolian Fortress and Rumeli Fortress. Questions & Answers About This Tour istanbul Historical Venues on Bosphorus Strait The Top Things to Do and See in istanbul's Bosphorus istanbul Bosphorus Strait Map What is Bosphorus? Where is Bosporus? ## Translations - [ES] https://acetestravel.com/es/tour/paseo-barco-bosforo.md - [RU] https://acetestravel.com/ru/tour/progulka-lodka-bosfor.md --- More: https://acetestravel.com/llms.txt · https://acetestravel.com/llms-sitemap.txt