Bosphorus Strait Cruise with Rumeli Fortress or Kücüksu Palace Tour
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Bosphorus Strait Cruise with Rumeli Fortress or Kücüksu Palace Tour

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About this activity
Start your day with a hotel pickup, and travel to Kasımpaşa port to board your sightseeing boat. Once on board simply settle into your seat on deck to soak up the views. After a quick introduction from your onboard guide, cruise along the waters of the glorious Bosphorus Strait, the famous stretch of water that splits Istanbul onto the European and Asian continents.

Have your camera ready to capture photos of legendary Istanbul landmarks such as Bosphorus Bridge, a contemporary-looking suspension bridge that spans the water, and the 14th-century Galata Tower that dominates its surroundings. As you cruise, learn about the city and its sights from your guide’s commentary. Hear how Dolmabahçe Palace was one of the last buildings to be built during the Ottoman Empire, and learn about the sultans who spent summer vacations at nearby Rumeli Fortress.

Dock on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, and hop out for a visit to Küçüksu Palace. The historical building was built in the mid-19th century for one of the city’s extravagant sultans and its lack of size is more than made up for by its grandeur. Ogle the palace’s gilded interiors and furnishings lined with gold while exploring with your guide. Küçüksu Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays, so if your tour falls on those days, the visit will be replaced with a tour of Rumeli Fortress.

Return to your boat after your tour, and cruise over the water to Eminönü, a pier near one of the city’s spice bazaars. Step back onto dry land, where your tour ends.
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Included
  • Hotel pickup
  • Local guide
  • Kucuksu Palace Garden Ticket included
  • Entry/Admission - Rumeli Fortress
  • Entry/Admission - Kucuksu Pavilion
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
55%
Original
20%
Aquatic
20%
Reviews
4.2
49
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Georsadd G
4 | 2018-08-28

The guide was enthusiastic and checked with everyone. I hoped we were able to roam the Rumeli Fortress as we were only allowed on a certain viewing point which does not provide appreciation of the beauty of the fortress. I am giving this a four because of the guide.

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Bryan D
3 | 2018-07-10

The boat trip was enjoyable and informative with the right amount of commentary. However we did not visit Kucuksu Palace as advertised on a Saturday, but instead visited Maiden's Tower which is basically a restaurant in a tower on a very small island. One of the reasons for booking this particular trip was the landing on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, so we were disappointed. There was no refund of the entrance fee to Kucuksu Palace which was included. At the end of the boat trip we got the Mamaray metro to the Asian side of Istanbul for 5TL.

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Gustavo B
5 | 2017-10-02

Good tour. Only concern is that there was not drop-off and they leave you at the Bazaar to take a taxi, which is difficult in Istanbul due to the taxi drivers try to rip you off with ridiculous prices.

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Hazem A
4 | 2016-12-03

thanks,

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Rafael A
3 | 2016-11-02

It was as I expected, but the coordination for the pickup was not good. I was given a phone contact number but could never got someone in the other line. Fortunately the staff in the hotel was smart enough to connect me to the tour company.

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Shelly L.
5 | 2016-06-22

Perfect day, perfect cruise. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about all the sight we saw on the Bosporus and the Rumeli Fortress was just what I wanted to see. Bekek is a wonderful Turkish city to eat in and wonder around. Thank you Viator for this tour. Again they delivered just what we expected.

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