Türkiye · BOAT TRIPS WITH LUNCH IN ISTANBUL
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 5 boat trips with lunch in Istanbul worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Sail for two hours between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores, passing palaces, mosques, bridges, and fortresses. Your ticket includes an audio guide in 11 languages, WiFi, Turkish tea, Nescafe, and an onboard restroom. Bring headphones and a charged phone for the best commentary.
“Great price! Provided a a good tour of the city. A must see. Difficult to get the refreshments. Windows dirty.”
Spend a full day crossing Istanbul by bus and boat, with stops at Camlica Hill, Camlica Mosque, Beylerbeyi Palace, Eyup Mosque, and Pierre Loti Hill. English, Russian, Spanish, French, and Arabic guides are available. Guides such as Cem, Burak, and Ilayza have earned praise for clear, friendly commentary.
“It was a wonderful tour. There were multiple guides on the tour, and they were constantly with us. Lunch was delicious and the portions were adequate. If you want to explore different parts of Istanbul, you should definitely join this tour.”
Meet in Sultanahmet, ride by transfer to the dock, then cruise the Bosphorus with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see Dolmabahçe, Beylerbeyi and Çırağan palaces, Rumeli Fortress, wooden villas, bridges, and Istanbul’s two-continent setting before returning to the starting point.
“Guide was very informative. A suggestion for future trips: for those staying at hotels in the Taksim area, it would be easier to just ask them to meet the guide at Dolmavahçe palace instead of Sultanahmet.”
Sail from Eminönü beneath two great Bosphorus bridges, passing Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and Asian-shore landmarks. You get about an hour at Beylerbeyi, an English-speaking guide, onboard Wi-Fi, and a low $12.09 price, but narration and stop time can vary.
“Worth the trip! Not much time to invest, but much to see! We had good weather also, so that was great.”
Spend two hours on Istanbul’s Bosphorus, choosing a morning or sunset departure. You’ll pass Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden’s Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Hisari, and more, with tea or coffee and English commentary. Confirm whether your departure includes a live guide or multilingual audio narration.
“You have the opportunity to see all the historical sites you'd want to see along the Bosphorus from a boat. Our guide provided information about every historical structure we saw. We had a very rewarding and enjoyable experience.”
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