Daily Bosphorus Boat Tour
Enjoy a daily Bosphorus boat tour available 4 times a day—morning (with breakfast), afternoon (with lunch), sunset (with cookies & tea), and night (with cookies & tea). Each option includes convenient pick-up and drop-off, an English & Russian guide, and a memorable cruise along the Bosphorus with shopping stop in Asia during the morning, afternoon, and sunset tours.
Discover Istanbul from one of its most beautiful perspectives with the Daily Bosphorus Boat Tour arranged through The Byzantium Hotel concierge. Cruising between Europe and Asia, this experience offers a relaxing way to see the city from the water while enjoying some of the most memorable views of the Bosphorus.
With four different tour options available throughout the day, you can choose a morning Bosphorus cruise with breakfast, an afternoon tour with lunch, a sunset cruise with tea and cookies, or a night Bosphorus tour.
Whether you want to begin your day on the Bosphorus or experience Istanbul illuminated after dark, there is a tour option to suit your schedule.
Bosphorus Boat Tour Options
Morning Bosphorus Tour with Breakfast
Start your morning with breakfast and beautiful views of Istanbul from the Bosphorus. This approximately three-hour experience combines a relaxing boat trip with convenient transportation and a short stop on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Price: €25 per person
Departure: 10:00
Return: 13:00
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Pick-up
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Drop-off
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Breakfast
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Bosphorus boat tour
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English-speaking guide
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Russian-speaking guide
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45-minute shopping stop on the Asian side
This option is ideal for guests who would like to experience the Bosphorus early in the day while leaving the afternoon free to continue exploring Istanbul.
Afternoon Bosphorus Tour with Lunch
Enjoy the Bosphorus during the afternoon while having lunch on your Istanbul sightseeing experience.
The afternoon tour provides a comfortable opportunity to discover the city from the water and includes a 45-minute stop on the Asian side.
Price: €35 per person
Departure: 13:15
Return: 16:00
Included Services:
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Pick-up
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Drop-off
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Lunch
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Bosphorus boat tour
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English-speaking guide
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Russian-speaking guide
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45-minute shopping stop on the Asian side
It is a convenient choice for travelers who spend the morning exploring Sultanahmet and would like to continue their day with a Bosphorus cruise.
Sunset Bosphorus Tour with Cookies & Tea
Watch Istanbul transition from daylight into evening during a sunset Bosphorus boat tour.
As the city begins to light up, enjoy tea and cookies while cruising along the Bosphorus and taking in the views between the European and Asian shores.
Price: €20 per person
Departure: 18:00
Return: 21:00
Included Services:
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Pick-up
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Cookies and tea
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Bosphorus boat tour
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English-speaking guide
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Russian-speaking guide
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45-minute shopping stop on the Asian side
The sunset tour is a great option for guests who want to experience the changing atmosphere of Istanbul from the water during the early evening.
Night Bosphorus Boat Tour
See another side of Istanbul with a night Bosphorus cruise.
During this approximately two-hour boat tour, you can enjoy illuminated views along the Bosphorus while relaxing with tea and cookies on board.
Price: €25 per person
Departure: 21:00
Return: 23:00
Included Services:
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Pick-up
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Cookies and tea
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Bosphorus boat tour
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English-speaking guide
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Russian-speaking guide
Please note: The night tour does not include a stop on the Asian side. The experience consists of approximately two hours of cruising on the Bosphorus.
Experience Istanbul from the Bosphorus
A Bosphorus boat tour in Istanbul offers a unique perspective of a city built across two continents. From the water, guests can enjoy the atmosphere of the Bosphorus while traveling between the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
With morning, afternoon, sunset and night departures available every day, the Daily Bosphorus Boat Tour makes it easy to include a cruise in your Istanbul itinerary.
Guests staying at The Byzantium Hotel & Suites can contact the hotel concierge for information about availability and tour arrangements.
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Turkish Night Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
(With Hotel Pickup , Drop off & Show) Enjoy a traditional Turkish night dinner cruise on the Bosphorus with live entertainment. You’ll be picked up from your hotel between 19:30 and 20:00, enjoy a welcome drink and a delicious dinner of your choice, and then watch a full show program featuring Mehter, Whirling Dervish, Turkish folk dances, belly dancers, and a DJ performance—followed by drop-off back to your hotel. There are both non-alcohol and alcohol options available for the drinks menu.
Full Day Tour in Two Continents
Enjoy a full-day guided tour in two continents with a bus and boat experience. You’ll be picked up from your hotel, start with a boat trip to Istanbul’s Asian side with breakfast (visiting Çamlıca Mosque, Çamlıca Hill, and Beylerbeyi Palace), then cross to the European side with lunch on the boat, and continue to Pierre Loti Café and the Cable Car. The tour runs from 09:30 to 18:30, with entrance fees included.
Old City Private Guided Tour
(Small Group, Flexible) Explore Istanbul’s historic Old City with a private guide in your preferred language for a full-day, flexible sightseeing experience. Visit key highlights including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Obelisks, the Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Irene, and the Imperial Harem—plus time for shopping and lunch. The tour is tailored for small groups (1–5) for personalized attention, and the guide can help with skip-the-line entry at major attractions (entrance fees and lunch are not included).
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