Bosphorus Strait tours, things to do and tickets

Spend a memorable all inclusive evening cruising around the Bosphorus Strait in İstanbul. Enjoy spectacular views of historical places, Ottoman palaces and the two beautiful bridges enchantingly illuminated at night. Delicious cuisine and a rich Turkish Night show program will perfectly compliment an unforgettable evening.

Spend a memorable all inclusive evening cruising around the Bosphorus Strait in İstanbul. Enjoy spectacular views of historical places, Ottoman palaces and the two beautiful bridges enchantingly illuminated at night. Delicious cuisine and a rich Turkish Night show program will perfectly compliment an unforgettable evening.

Turnatour is a pioneering travel agency in Turkey, with the license number TÜRSAB 6054, that introduced for the first time the concept of Turkish Night on the Bosphorus. Turnatour's unforgettable shows are filled with traditional Turkish dances and enchanting belly dance performance. These performances, accompanied by the captivating view of Istanbul, introduce guests to the richness and colors of Turkish culture. Furthermore, a dinner filled with local flavors accompanies this experience. Turnatour is an excellent choice for those who want to celebrate our historical and cultural heritage. Join Turnatour to bring the magic of Istanbul Bosphorus to your evenings

Explore Istanbul on a full-day cruise along the Bosphorus Strait and the waters of the Black Sea! With an onboard guide, learn about Istanbul and enjoy three stops to discover some of the landmarks. See where the city’s Ottoman-era sultans spent summer vacations at Ortaköy and Rumeli Hisarı Fortress, and take a tour of Küçüksu Palace — one of the city’s gems. Swim in the Black Sea at the coastal village of Poyrazköy or explore the medieval ruins of Anadolu Kavağı. An onboard lunch featuring Turkish meze is also included.

Take a leisurely afternoon cruise along Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait, and enjoy an onboard lunch and visit to the Black Sea, too! After savoring delights such as Turkish meze and grilled chicken while the sightseeing boat is docked, cruise from Rumeli Hisarı Fortress along the Bosphorus Strait, passing Galata Tower, Bosphorus Bridge and more. Pass into the open waters of the Black Sea, and stop for a swim at the coastal village of Poyrazköy or explore the medieval ruins of Anadolu Kavağı before returning to Istanbul.

Spend your evening in Istanbul cruising around the beautiful Bosphorus Strait while enjoying dinner and an Anatolian folklore show with belly dancing. Gliding through the water, your boat follows a route that includes views of Istanbul’s top attractions – all enchantingly illuminated at night. Cruise past the Blue Mosque and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge while eating, drinking and enjoying the show!

Combine a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise with a tour of Küçüksu Palace or Rumeli Fortress on this exciting 2.5-hour İstanbul experience! With an onboard guide, learn all about the city and enjoy water-side views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Galata Tower, Bosphorus Bridge and more. Help yourself to snacks on board, and then hop on to dry land for a tour of either Rumeli Hisarı Fortress (Mondays and Thursdays only) or Küçüksu Palace — one of İstanbul’s opulent hidden gems.

See Istanbul’s ornate palaces and architecture from land and water on this exciting full-day tour! From the comfort of a coach, you'll see top Istanbul attractions like the Golden Horn and Walls of Constantinople, and then soak up the colorful chaos of Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar on a stroll. Enjoy a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise, and then head inside Dolmabahçe Palace to discover the extravagance of Istanbul’s bygone sultans. The tour ends on a high note -- admire stunning panoramic views from the vantage point of Çamlıca Hill or Yeditepe.

Explore Istanbul in three fascinating ways on this action-packed, 3.5-hour sightseeing tour by boat, coach and cable car. Sail along the Bosphorus Strait past the imposing Rumeli Fortress, Yildiz Palace and wooden Ottoman houses. Then get back on land to wonder at the ancient City Walls, iron-paneled St Stephens Church and colorful former Jewish district on a coach tour. Finish with a memorable cable car ride up Pierre Loti Hill and relax over drinks (own expense) as you take in the spectacular views of the city and the Golden Horn spread below.

See Istanbul from dry land and water on this 3-hour sightseeing experience that combines a coach tour with a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise. Travel round the city by coach, passing the Golden Horn, and the vibrant neighborhoods of Balat and Fener. Stroll through Istanbul’s colorful Spice Bazaar with your guide, and then take to the water to see sites like Rumeli Fortress and the Bosphorus Bridge from the comfort of your sightseeing boat!

A great way to see Istanbul in a short time. See both European & Asian sides and the most important highlights of the city on the boat cruise in 2 and a half hours. Also have an opportunity to visit an Ottoman palace on the Asian side of Istanbul. After the cruise, travel through the neighborhoods by the Golden Horn on the bus tour and have a free time on the Pierre Loti Hill.

Discover the highlights of Istanbul's historic center, Old City, and then enjoy a Bosphorus cruise. You'll see the Hagia Sophia or Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and Spice Market, and take a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait where Europe meets Asia, either by public ferry or your own private yacht. Our family-friendly tour service will make it more charming for families with young kids.

Skip the line service is not available for Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque - there is a queue for the entrance).

On Fridays, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque will be visited from outside because of the worship.

When your cruise ship docks in Istanbul, head out on a 3.5-hour shore excursion to visit the city’s famous Spice Bazaar and then cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Travel between each site by coach as an onboard guide talks about the city’s history, and make the most of free time at the bazaar to browse its colorful and aromatic produce at leisure. Then, hop aboard a sightseeing boat and admire Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Hisarı Fortress and other grand mosques and fortresses that line the Bosphorus’ shores.

If cities have souls, then Istanbul's is right here, where the Golden Horn meets the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara, and the most intense activity is the movement of people and the selling of things: from domestic fire extinguishers to fresh fish grilled over wood fires on moored ketchas.
- The first must – see stop will be Spice Bazaar. A brief explanation about the miracle of the herbs and we can taste delicous Turkish delights here.

- Sightseeing tour of the Golden Horn begins. Joining the cruise from the awe-inspiring Dolmabahce Palace to the ancient Walls of Constantine and onto the Topkapi Palace on Bosphorus by public boat in 90 Minutes.

- Experience the best views the city has to offer while enjoying a wonderful cruise along the Bosphorus.

This 8-day tour package offers you five most popular tourist destinations in Turkey, starting with mesmerizing Istanbul, that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus strait, adding to it classical ruins of Ephesus at beach resort town Kusadasi, world-famous hot springs and travertine terraces of carbonate minerals of Pamukkale, ancient city Ephesus and unique geological, historic, and cultural features of Cappadocia. Join the adventure and explore true beauty of Turkey.