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Bosphorus Cruise: Scenic Black Sea Lunch Tour
3.9
183 Ratings
Beyoğlu
Embark on a half-day cruise along Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait, with a guided tour, lunch, and a visit to the Black Sea. Explore historic landmarks, enjoy delicious Turkish cuisine, and take a refreshing swim in the Black Sea. Book now!
Embark on a half-day cruise along Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait, with a guided tour, lunch, and a visit to the Black Sea. Explore historic landmarks, enjoy delicious Turkish cuisine, and take a refreshing swim in the Black Sea. Book now!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rumeli Fortress - Constructed in the 15th century by the command of Mehmed II, Rumeli Fortress was part of the strategic plan to capture Constantinople.
- Kucuksu Pavilion - A charming 19th-century palace that served as a hunting lodge for the Sultans.
- Dolmabahce Palace - A grand palace from the 19th-century Ottoman Empire.
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- Rumeli Fortress - Constructed in the 15th century by the command of Mehmed II, Rumeli Fortress was part of the strategic plan to capture Constantinople.
- Kucuksu Pavilion - A charming 19th-century palace that served as a hunting lodge for the Sultans.
- Dolmabahce Palace - A grand palace from the 19th-century Ottoman Empire.
- Çırağan Palace - The second palace of the Ottoman Empire, dating back to the 19th century.
- Kız Kulesi - An ancient tower surrounded by numerous legends. It was used by the Eastern Romans as a lighthouse and for taxing ships.
- Beylerbeyi Palace - A 19th-century summer palace of the Ottoman Empire.
- Bosphorus Strait - The Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul is the sole waterway connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, serving as a natural boundary between Europe and Asia.
- Bosphorus Bridge - A suspension bridge from the 1970s that connects two continents.
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge - The second suspension bridge in Istanbul, built in the 1980s.
- Anadolu Kavagi - A picturesque fishing village in Istanbul where guests can enjoy a break before swimming.
- Yavuz Sultan Selim Köprüsü - A swimming break is offered at a bay near this bridge.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snacks
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
Embark on a relaxing afternoon cruise along Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait, enjoy a delightful lunch in the Black Sea region, and explore the Black Sea itself! Relish in delicious offerings such as Turkish meze and grilled chicken or fish. Depart from Eminönü port and cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, passing iconic landmarks like Galata Tower and…
Embark on a relaxing afternoon cruise along Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait, enjoy a delightful lunch in the Black Sea region, and explore the Black Sea itself! Relish in delicious offerings such as Turkish meze and grilled chicken or fish. Depart from Eminönü port and cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, passing iconic landmarks like Galata Tower and Bosphorus Bridge. Venture into the open waters of the Black Sea and make a stop at Anadolu Kavağı to hike up to Yaros Castle. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the castle or explore the medieval ruins of Anadolu Kavağı before heading back to Istanbul.
- Swimsuit and towels recommended
Location
Galataport Istanbul
In front of Sultanahmet tram station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(183 Ratings)
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Matthiasleder
Jul 22, 2025
Relaxing and eventful ride on the Bosphorus - We had a very friendly guide named Taner who explained the sights on both sides of the Bosphorus very well. Dad weather was great. The boat was in great shape.
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Jwkinn
Jul 7, 2025
Wonderful, relaxing full day cruise on the bosphorus - We had a very memorable experience cruising the bosphorus towards the Black Sea. We had a few stops to stretch our legs, and I really enjoyed getting out to visit the Rumelli fortress. We also went swimming. Our lunch was nice. Our guide Murat was excellent and he pointed out points of interest all the way. It was a great day, and I highly recommend it.
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Stefanst4332fs
May 9, 2025
Happy - Positive feeling , guide Baris was kind and the service was good and we recommend it to anybody who visits Istanbul Bosphorus Tour
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Dominic
May 9, 2025
First time in Turkey - The boat was comfortable, the food was great and our guide Baris was informative and engaging. The sights were amazing and we learned a lot about the area.
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Paula
May 5, 2025
Boforus boat trip - We took the boat tour yesterday. We must stress out that our guide Murat was quite knowledgeable and helpfull. He conviced the boat crew dropping us off on another location, since we were a little tight on schedule and asked for it. He also provided some pratical informations to our time in Istambul afterwards and became available to help us if needed. A true Istambul enbassador 😄
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Nyusoff
Nov 27, 2024
Fantastic Bosphorous Cruise Tour - The tour was great and the total hours for the tour was just perfect. It was awesome with the Sedat as the tour guide. He is excellent in his detailed explanation about the whole tour and along the boat cruise. He knows what he is talking about. He offered more by walking with us to the Tram Station Kabasi and using his Istanbul card for us to get into the station. We love him as our tour guide. Thank you Sedat and keep up with the good job, and until we meet again… adios! And we do not forget the lovely lunch provided and we had fish and it was so fresh. 😃👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Faraway45074384184
Nov 16, 2024
Really enjoyable - Sedat kul was our guide he was wonderful. Explained everything and made sure we were comfortable, with toilets , coffees etc. Would use him again
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Navigate62477764022
Nov 16, 2024
Be sure they have enough people to make it work - Didn't go. They cancelled the day before. Seemed like they were nice and it was going to be a cool trip but..This time of year (mid November) there are not as many tourists. Apparently they could not put a large enough party together to go with the two of us to make it work monetarily for them. Completely understandable. But, it would have been better if they had let us known sooner. We may have been able to change the date to make it work for all involved.
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James_r
Apr 14, 2025
wasted day - They cancelled the cruise probably because they didn't have enough passengers. But they didn't tell me it was cancelled.
They said it was cancelled because of rain but there was no rain. I wasted the whole day.
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Yukihiro_h
Jan 4, 2025
Don’t you ever book IBO tour. - I booked a tour with IBO cruise and tours.
The title of the tour is “Guided Bosphorous & Black Sea Cruise with Stopover Asia and Lunch”
The tour was supposed to start at 13:30 2 Jan 2025.
I went to the designated meeting point, which was in front of the IBO office.
It turned out there was no such office there but a street vending style desk with a man.
I asked him about my tour and he said that particular tour was only for summer season and it was not operational now. (If this is true, they advertise a non-existing tour.)
When I insisted, he changed his story and the tour started at 10:30 and I missed the tour and it was my fault!
He kept telling stories and lies!
In the end, this vendor guy told me I should call Viator myself, and then he gave me the phone number of the boss of IBO. I was supposed to complain to him directly!
How am I supposed to trust a tour company like this? Furthermore if Viator keep using this kind of tour company, it would only damage the trust and good reputation of Viator.
I hate to say this but I hesitate to purchase Vistor service again and advise others to do the same as well, if this is the norm instead of an exception.
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