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Depart from Sultanahmet and sail the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn for 2 hours with a live guide. After meeting your guide and walking together to the pier, board the boat and admire Istanbul's top landmarks from the water as you cruise between Europe and Asia. Pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and Beylerbeyi Palace, and enjoy views of Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, the Maiden's Tower and Galata Tower. An English-speaking guide shares stories about Istanbul's history, culture and architecture.
Meet your guide at Chimney Bistro near the main gate of Topkapı Palace and walk together for about 5 to 10 minutes to the pier behind Hagia Sophia. Board the boat and set off on a cruise of about 2 hours on the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus, which divides Europe and Asia. The boat has indoor and outdoor decks, so you can sit comfortably and enjoy the views.
Along the shore, admire Ottoman palaces, old fortresses, picturesque neighborhoods and waterfront mansions from different eras. Pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque and Rumeli Fortress, sail under the Bosphorus Bridge and see Beylerbeyi Palace.
See Istanbul's historic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, the Maiden's Tower and Galata Tower from the sea. Enjoy panoramic views of the European and Asian shores as well.
Throughout the cruise, a professional English-speaking guide shares stories about Istanbul's history, culture, architecture and the landmarks you pass.
Meeting point :
Chimney Bistro
Cankurtaran, Soğuk Çeşme Sk. No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point directions:
Meet your guide at Chimney Bistro near the main gate of Topkapı Palace. The meeting point gets crowded, so please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start to find your guide. You will walk with the guide for about 5 to 10 minutes to the pier behind Hagia Sophia.
Cankurtaran, Soğuk Çeşme Sk. No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye