Bosphorus Strait Cruise with Kücüksu Palace Or Rumeli Fortress Tour

Meet a vehicle at your Istanbul hotel and make your way to the Kasimpasa port for a Bosphorus cruise. After boarding, find a seat on the deck for a good view of the historic peninsula. Spot the Galata Tower in the Galata district as you cruise into the Bosphorus Strait, hearing about the city from your guide along the way.

Snap pictures of the Bosphorus Bridge and pass by the ornate Dolmabahce Palace. After disembarking on the Asian shore, you’ll visit Kucuksu Palace, a grand late-Ottoman era mansion. You’ll hear the stories of the sultans who lived in the palace and view the opulent rooms.

If the palace is closed, visit 15th-century Rumeli Hisari Fortress instead.

Return to the boat and cruise down the Bosphorus back to the Golden Horn, where you’ll dock at Eminonu.

• Explore the opulent Kucuksu Palace (or Rumeli Hisari Fortress if closed)
• Snap pictures as you cruise along the Bosphorus
• Hassle-free pickup from your hotel

View Istanbul from the water and visit an out-of-the-way palace or fortress on this Bosphorus cruise. Admire views of Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, and the historic peninsula, hearing about the sights from an onboard guide, before heading to opulent Kucuksu Pavilion (or Rumeli Hisari Fortress on Mondays and Thursdays). Hotel pickup and included snacks make for a hassle-free trip.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
We visit Rumeli Fortress only on Thursdays On Mondays Both Rumeli Fortress and Küçüksü Palace will be closed and visits replaced with freetime in Bebek neighborhood.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers