A*** R***
verifiedVerified participant
26 December 2022
all good. it was perfect weather when we went so we got to see a nice sunset.
Duration
3 hours
Starting point
Bosphorus
Departure times
18:00
Guide language
English, Türkçe
Isn't sunset the most magical time of the day?
We have a great suggestion for you to sip your tea on the Bosphorus at sunset and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Bosphorus: Sunset Tour on Bosphorus by Boat.
We will pick up our guests from their hotels and go to our boat. You will fall in love with Istanbul once again as our qualified guide introduces you to the landmarks and beauties of the Bosphorus during the tour. Moreover, Turkish tea and cookies are included.
Here are the beauties you will see from the shore:
-Galata Tower
It is one of the highest and oldest towers in Istanbul. 63 meter (206 feet) high tower provides a panoramic view of the old town. It was built in the 14th century by the Genoese colony as part of the defense wall surrounding their district at Galata directly opposite ancient Constantinopolis. After the conquest of Constantinople by Mehmet II, it served to detect fires in the city.
-Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahce Palace, which took 13 years to build, is located in Istanbul's Besiktas district. Built in the Neobaroque architectural style, this palace now serves as a museum. This palace by the Bosphorus is a masterpiece with its decorations, gardens, and hammams. This palace, which shows that the Ottoman Empire took the steps of modernization.
-Ciragan Palace
In Ottoman period, entertainment nights were held in this palace. Its interior and exterior design is absolutely flawless. It fascinates everyone with its beauty.
-Ortakoy Mosque
Built in Neo Baroque style, this Mosque was built in 1853. You will love its architecture.
-Rumeli Castle
Rumeli Fortress was built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet. This unique structure, which has survived from the Middle Ages, is home to a wonderful viewing hill.
-Beylerbeyi Palace
It is one of the cutest palaces for o many people; built between 1861-1865 by head architects Sarkis Balyan and Agop Balyan, imperial architects of Armenian origins, in French neo-baroque style with a traditional Ottoman house plan.
If you think that the tour will end like this, you are wrong. The last stop of our tour will excite shopping lovers. We will go to the leather shop where you will have free time to shop. From here, guests can buy quality leather products for themselves or their loved ones.
After our 3-hour cruise is over, we will drop off our guests at their hotel.
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A*** R***
verifiedVerified participant
26 December 2022
all good. it was perfect weather when we went so we got to see a nice sunset.
Muthu E.
verifiedVerified participant
10 December 2022
Tour was very good and they picked us in time. Tour guide explained very well all the historic locations in a structured manner.
support_agentAnswer · 22 December 2022
Dear Kaitlin Chadwick,
Initially, thank you for your kind interest in Sunset Tour on Bosphorus by Boat.
The tour price is 19 Euros per person.
If you would like to make your reservation, please let us know.
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We present you our best wishes.
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