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This sightseeing cruise sails the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus for about 2 hours, letting you see Istanbul's landmarks from the water. Travel between the Asian and European continents past Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy, the Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress and the Maiden's Tower. Listen to the history of the sights on a smartphone audio guide, along with live commentary from the guide. The boat has an indoor area, so you can ride comfortably even in bad weather.
Meet the guide holding a Grand Boat Line sign and a yellow umbrella in front of the Gazete Market kiosk opposite Hagia Sophia. Follow the guide on a brisk 10-minute walk down to the pier and board the cruise.
Pass through the Golden Horn, known as one of the world's largest natural harbors, and head out into the Bosphorus, which forms the border between Asia and Europe. See iconic sights such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower from the water while listening to the city's history on the audio guide.
Along the European shore, pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge, and sail up to Rumeli Fortress and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. On the way back, see Anadolu Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace and the Maiden's Tower on the Asian side before returning to Gazete Market.
※ If you download the audio app in advance, it works offline without internet. Please check your voucher for download instructions.
※ The route may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Gazete Market
Cankurtaran, Ayasofya Meydanı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Meeting point information:
Meet your guide in front of the Gazete Market kiosk opposite Hagia Sophia. You can also meet at Cafe Minared. From the meeting point, follow the guide on a brisk 10-minute walk to the pier. After the cruise, you return to Gazete Market.
Gazete Market, Cankurtaran, Ayasofya Meydanı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey