Skip to main content

Bosporus Boat Tour

Location

Istanbul

Turkey

41° 1' 4.4364" N, 28° 58' 26.3964" E

See map: Google Maps

TR

General info:

Crossing the Bosporus canal means getting from one continent to another. This canal is the separator between Europe and Asia. The 31 kilometers long canal connects the Black and the Marmara Sea, cutting on its way right through the city of Istanbul. That is why sometimes the Bosporus canal is referred as the Istanbul Strait.

The ferry goes along the Bosporus every day at 10.35am. You can watch from the boat some of the most recognizable attractions of Istanbul. Torkapi Palace is on the waterfront, so you’ll have a unique opportunity to see it in its all beauty. With the guidance of ferry staff, you’ll find about some interesting stories from the city’s past.

Getting there:

The ferries depart from the Boğaz Hattı dock

Costs:

A ticket costs 12.5 Turkish Lira.

You might be interested in

The Summer Palace

The Summer Palace is the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China. It is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces that fully radiates the natural beauty and the grandeur of royal gardens.

St. Vitus Cathedral

Several magnificent churches are part of the Prague Castle complex, but St. Vitus Cathedral is definitely the most important one. It is a Roman Catholic place of worship, built in the Middle Ages, when Gothic style was predominate.

Burj Al Arab

Known as private://the World’s only 7-star hotelprivate://, Burj Al Arab is the most iconic landmark of Dubai. It is an impressive monument where traditional Arabian culture is mixed with modernistic spirit of the city.

Lesser Quarter

One of the most historic sections of Prague, the Lesser Quarter (Malá Strana) is almost too picturesque for its own good - with its ancient burgher houses, baroque palaces, winding narrow lanes and St.

Palm Islands

The government of the UAE decided that investing in tourism will have a long-term benefit for the country. The Prince himself was the initiator of the Palm Islands project. The creation of the Palm Jumeirah began in June 2001.

The Gold Souk

Dubai is not just about luxury and extravagance - if you’re adventurous enough you can find places in the city that offer merchandise of great quality at very affordable prices.