Bosphorus Cruise with Audio Guide — Entry Tickets
Glide between two continents — Europe on one side, Asia on the other
A 1.5-hour boat ride along the Bosphorus, past Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge — with an audio guide on board.
Step aboard at Eminönü pier and sail up the Bosphorus, the strait that divides Europe from Asia. Nothing else shows you Istanbul this way: palaces and wooden mansions line the water, ferries and tankers cross your path, and the minarets on both shores keep changing as you move. On the European side you pass Dolmabahçe Palace and its marble façade, the baroque Ortaköy Mosque tucked under the cables of the Bosphorus Bridge, and the ornate Çırağan Palace; on the Asian shore the Beylerbeyi Palace and the wooded hills of Çamlıca slip by. Further north stand the fortress of Rumeli Hisarı and the second bridge, then the Black Sea opens ahead of you. On board you can sit in the indoor saloon or out on deck, and the audio guide tells you what you are looking at in twelve languages. Daytime and sunset departures are both available.
Highlights
- Cruise the Bosphorus strait, the natural divide between Europe and Asia
- Dolmabahçe Palace, the 19th-century Ottoman residence on the European shore
- Ortaköy Mosque and the cables of the Bosphorus Bridge above it
- Wooden yalı mansions and the Çırağan Palace along the waterfront
- Maiden's Tower and the northern approach to the Black Sea
- Audio guide on board in twelve languages
- Indoor saloon and open deck, with sea views on both sides
- Daytime or sunset departure — the city looks different from the water
Ticket prices
| adult | €11 |
| child | €11 |
Opening hours: Departures every 45 – 60 minutes between 10:00 and 21:00
Address: Eminönü İskelesi, Reşadiye Cd., Fatih/İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Bosphorus Cruise with Audio Guide tickets?
Bosphorus Cruise with Audio Guide tickets cost adult €11.00, child €11.00. Prices include all taxes and fees; there is nothing extra to pay at the gate.
Do I have to queue at the ticket office?
No. You book a dated e-ticket in advance, so you go straight to the entrance with your QR code instead of joining the on-site sales queue. Standard security checks still apply, and a separate line may exist for group visits.
How do I receive my ticket?
By e-mail immediately after payment — a PDF with a QR code, plus a copy on the confirmation page. Show it on your phone; printing is not required. If the e-mail does not arrive within a few minutes, check the spam folder and then contact lhotelop@zhituzhe.com with your booking code.
Can I cancel or change my visit date?
Bookings are final. Once payment is confirmed, the visit date cannot be cancelled, changed or refunded, so please check the site, date and timeslot before you pay. The one exception is entry we cannot deliver: if the operator closes the site, or cannot admit you for reasons within its control, you may choose a full refund or a free change of date.
Can I buy a ticket for today?
Yes, until 17:00 Istanbul time. After that, same-day online sales close and the earliest bookable date is tomorrow. Tickets for future dates can be booked at any hour, up to 180 days ahead.
What are the opening hours of Bosphorus Cruise with Audio Guide?
Opening hours: Departures every 45 – 60 minutes between 10:00 and 21:00 Sailings run daily, with both daytime and sunset departures. Times shift slightly with the season and sailings can be cancelled in bad weather. Last entry is usually 45–60 minutes before closing.
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