ISTANBUL BOSPHORUS · FERRY ROUTES
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The 15 istanbul bosphorus ferries travellers board the most, with the timetable that matters: how long the crossing takes, what a ticket costs and who runs the boat.
Eat your way through Istanbul across Kadıköy and Karaköy with a ferry ride, 20 tastings, and classics like simit, Iskender, and kunefe.
Most Popular“Onder is a fabulous guide. He introduced us to so many different foods and a great experience. Fabulous day.”
Round-trip ferry from Eminönü to Büyükada, Princes’ Islands. Smartphone tickets and optional audio guide for a self-paced day away.
“journey was a little bit longer than Initially thought- almost 2hours. everything was easy and understandable. toilets are awful. tottaly worth the money, I was walking and saw almost all objects to 3 or 4 hours.”
Cross to Kadıköy by ferry and explore Asian Istanbul on foot with a local guide, food markets, bar streets, and sunset views.
“Hal was an excellent guide. Engaging, knowledgeable and interesting. The Asian side of Istanbul is fascinating and I'd recommend a visit if you're in Istanbul for more than a couple of days.”
Troy day trip from Istanbul with hotel pickup, Dardanelles ferry tickets, lunch, and an English guide. Early start, long but rewarding.
“This is a good experience. It is a good company, I believe and they try to accommodate your requests. The vehicle was in good condition and lunch (my option was vegetarian) was very nice . But the guide could improve some guiding skills in explaining things a bit more clearly.”
Full-day guided trip from Istanbul to Troy with ferry rides, lunch, and a deep look at the Iliad’s world. English guide included.
Half-day Istanbul food tour across Europe and Asia by ferry. Small group, markets, Kadıköy tastings, and included snacks.
Taste Turkey across Istanbul by ferry, with breakfast bites, spice-market stops, Turkish coffee, and Kadıköy food shopping.
“Erol Utgun our tour guide took us on an amazing tour that quickly gave us a better understanding of Istanbul by getting us better acquainted with its amazing culinary offerings. The streets of Istanbul are filled with interesting little restaurants, coffee, candy, spice souvenir shops but at first it can all feel a little overwhelming.…”
See Galata Tower views, Jewish and Orthodox landmarks, and colorful Fener & Balat, using ferry, tram, and bus in a small group.
“Loved the Galata Tower and its fascinating history. Erol gave us a great deal of interesting information about the entire area including its history and its architecture. We also stopped for some delicious sweets. Erol is a great guide. He spoke so passionately and knowledgeably about the area and answered all our questions very thoroughly.…”
Taste Istanbul across Europe and Asia on a guided food tour with a ferry ride, Spice Bazaar stops, Kadıköy street food, and dessert.
“A nossa tour foi com o guia Tayfun e simplesmente adorámos. Foi uma tour muito completa pois não só fomos guiados por uma série de restaurantes típicos e comida autêntica, como também foram explicados diferentes pormenores históricos e curiosidades de Istambul e da Turquia em geral. O guia deixou-nos sempre também muito à vontade e…”
4-hour Galata Tower to Balat & Fener walk with ferry and tram rides. Small group, English guide, local history route.
“Erol the tour guide was fantastic!! Very knowledgeable and was enthusiastic kept our interest... Highly recommend!”
Galata Tower to Balat & Fener with Kamondo stairs, Iron Church and Golden Horn ferry views in a small English group.
“What a great day experiencing all different parts of Istanbul, our guide fantastic. We went round different neighbourhoods, went to the Tower and many more things. I think our name was Erol and he was fantastic”
Princess Islands day trip from Istanbul with ferry ride, hotel pickup, lunch, and Büyükada horse-drawn carriage plus guided sights.
“operators were unpleasant and rude. tour was in local language while i specifically booked for english.”
Half-day Golden Horn ferry tour linking soap-opera filming spots, St. George’s Cathedral, Balat houses, Ahrida Synagogue, and Pierre Loti views.
“Selin,my tour guide,was a great pleasure to meet.I had a fantastic day out”
Follow Istanbul’s Galata-to-Balat trail with a ferry ride, churches, and colorful stair streets, ending at Egyptian Bazaar for dessert.
“We had a wonderful Galata, Fener, and Balat tour. Enru- our guide was extremely knowledgeable, very patient, and accommodating to our schedule. It made the experience relaxed and enjoyable. Highly recommended.”
Taste Istanbul across two continents: Spice Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque views, Bosphorus ferry to Kadıköy markets with coffee, sweets, meze.
“The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. He explained in details historical spots. He did extra to take us to excellent photography spots.”
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