Bosphorus Cruise: Scenic Black Sea Lunch Tour

Embark on a half-day cruise along Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait, with a guided tour, lunch, and a visit to the Black Sea. Explore historic landmarks, enjoy delicious Turkish cuisine, and take a refreshing swim in the Black Sea. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rumeli Fortress - Constructed in the 15th century by the command of Mehmed II, Rumeli Fortress was part of the strategic plan to capture Constantinople.
  • Kucuksu Pavilion - A charming 19th-century palace that served as a hunting lodge for the Sultans.
  • Dolmabahce Palace - A grand palace from the 19th-century Ottoman Empire.
  • **Çırağan…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Embark on a relaxing afternoon cruise along Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait, enjoy a delightful lunch in the Black Sea region, and explore the Black Sea itself! Relish in delicious offerings such as Turkish meze and grilled chicken or fish. Depart from Eminönü port and cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, passing iconic landmarks like Galata Tower and…

Location
Galataport Istanbul
In front of Sultanahmet tram station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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S6443ralees
Oct 20, 2025
Bosphorus Cruise review - Good idea - the Bosphorus has a lot of history and scenery ...Good guide, good boat and crew , the lunch was goo...enjoyed it immensely...
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Thomas_g
Sep 15, 2025
This was a great trip. It... - This was a great trip. It was only 15-20 people on the boat so it was nice size group. The staff was great, friendly and knowledgeable. It was one of the only trips that did the swimming in the Black Sea which was great. The lunch place was fun and beautiful. I would highly recommend.
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Matthiasleder
Jul 22, 2025
Relaxing and eventful ride on the Bosphorus - We had a very friendly guide named Taner who explained the sights on both sides of the Bosphorus very well. Dad weather was great. The boat was in great shape.
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Jwkinn
Jul 7, 2025
Wonderful, relaxing full day cruise on the bosphorus - We had a very memorable experience cruising the bosphorus towards the Black Sea. We had a few stops to stretch our legs, and I really enjoyed getting out to visit the Rumelli fortress. We also went swimming. Our lunch was nice. Our guide Murat was excellent and he pointed out points of interest all the way. It was a great day, and I highly recommend it.
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Stefanst4332fs
May 9, 2025
Happy - Positive feeling , guide Baris was kind and the service was good and we recommend it to anybody who visits Istanbul Bosphorus Tour
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Dominic
May 9, 2025
First time in Turkey - The boat was comfortable, the food was great and our guide Baris was informative and engaging. The sights were amazing and we learned a lot about the area.
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Paula
May 5, 2025
Boforus boat trip - We took the boat tour yesterday. We must stress out that our guide Murat was quite knowledgeable and helpfull. He conviced the boat crew dropping us off on another location, since we were a little tight on schedule and asked for it. He also provided some pratical informations to our time in Istambul afterwards and became available to help us if needed. A true Istambul enbassador 😄
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Kathykx125io
Nov 6, 2025
Bosphorus Boat Cruise to the Black Sea. - The price was a little high. There was a long trip to the docking place. We were to make 4 stops and see the Black sea. There was a lot of walking in the first stop. Our guide did speak English but was a little hard to understand. We had lunch in a lovely village. It was great. We only got a glance of the Black Sea. Not much to write home about. Our guide did explain the places of interest along the way. They were interesting. The village was great. We could see all shops and shop keepers. Just browsed. Atmosphere was very cozy. People were friendly.
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Yazmin_m
Sep 25, 2025
Great day spend on the Bospherous - The trip was great, the food was great and the staff were very nice. Some improvements can be made on service. Our guide seemed to be booked last minute, the scheduled pick up was confusing, but they did end up sending someone to meet us where we had originally picked when booking. Our guide was nice and personable. Trip was longer than expected. Overall nice trip.
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Angela_a
Jul 30, 2025
Bathing in the Bosphorus - The 5 hour trip is wonderful especially in a small vessel with just a few people and the stopover in the Black Sea.
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From $115
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).