Bosphorus Strait — Cruise
Istanbul, Turkey

Bosphorus Strait — Cruise

Type: cruise / viewpoint

A Bosphorus cruise offers a unique view of Istanbul from the sea — palaces, mosques, fortresses, and villas along the shores of the city's European and Asian sides. The passage between two continents is one of the most beautiful boat journeys in Europe. Particularly impressive at dusk.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~15.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

Short cruises (~90 min) depart from Eminönü pier and cost around 10–15 EUR; full Bosphorus cruises (6 hours) cost around 25 EUR. The public ferry operated by Şehir Hatları is the cheapest option. Book online or purchase at the ticket office in the morning.

Parking nearby

Telve Otopark & Yıkama

Telve Otopark & Yıkama

Closed (opens at 07:00) garage/underground 120m to the landmark

Address: Sultan Ahmet, Akbıyık Caddesi No:94

Opening hours:

Monday: 07:00–22:00 Tuesday: 07:00–22:00 Wednesday: 07:00–22:00 Thursday: 07:00–22:00 Friday: 07:00–22:00 Saturday: 07:00–22:00 Sunday: 07:00–22:00

Phone: +90 212 516 79 95

Dalbasti Parking

Dalbasti Parking

garage/underground 301m to the landmark

Address: Cankurtaran, Dalbastı Sokak No:23

İSPARK Nakilbent Sokak Otoparkı

İSPARK Nakilbent Sokak Otoparkı

garage/underground 489m to the landmark

Address: Küçük Ayasofya, Nakilbent Sokak No:31

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

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