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Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul

4.7
#1 of 953 in Parks in Turkey
Water Body · Nature / Park
Gain sweeping panoramic views of the city and travel along the border between Europe and Asia with a boat ride on Bosphorus Strait. The body of water connecting the Black Sea to the Mediterranean and separating two continents, the strait runs through the heart of Istanbul, dividing its European and Asian parts. To best experience the culture along this strait, take a ferry ride, short cruise, or longer day trip on the water, up to the Black Sea. See the various landscapes of Istanbul, take in panoramas of its skyline, and view several sites from the water, including the Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Hisari, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque, as well as traditional Ottoman-style homes along the shoreline. Take a look at our Istanbul trip itinerary website to schedule your visit to Bosphorus Strait and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
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Tours to Bosphorus Strait

FROM $150 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Tour
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Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $45 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul’s Egyptian Bazaar
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FROM $108 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bosphorus Full Day Tour: Bosphorus Cruise, Uskudar and Dolmabahce Palace
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FROM $142 BOOK WITH VIATOR Istanbul Tourist Pass: 35+ Top Attractions/ Services
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FROM $117 BOOK WITH VIATOR Taste of Two Continents Food Tour
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FROM $54 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bosphorus Cruise & Golden Horn Sightseeing Morning Tour
3.8
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $34 BOOK WITH VIATOR Evening Sunset Cruise in Istanbul
3.1
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Istanbul Old City & Bosphorus Cruise Tour incl Lunch & Tickets
5.0
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $35 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All Inclusive)
5.0
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $28 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul
3.8
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $12 BOOK WITH VIATOR Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise, Free Refreshment and Audio Guide App
3.4
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
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FROM $30 BOOK WITH VIATOR Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
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  • By barcaranger
    One of the. Siesta seaways in the world there is always something to see whether you are n the water heading over the the Asian side on a ferry or looking from a terrace into the shipping lanes where....  more »
  • By Habach-Mar
    Thousands of lights illuminated at the evening is the best part of this strait. Nothing much to do during cold days.  more »
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  • By Lolita Timple
    Nice place!especially maintain the mountains,I love nature!
  • By Anu Divas
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