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Activity Eminönü, Istanbul

Bosphorus Ferry

An activity in Eminönü, Istanbul, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Bosphorus Ferry in Eminönü, Istanbul
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Why go

Public ferry cruise up the strait past palaces and wooden mansions.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Istanbul, alongside 5 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 4 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Süleymaniye Mosque and Grand Bazaar.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Eminönü
Price
$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Istanbul, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Süleymaniye Mosque

    Sinan's hilltop masterpiece with Golden Horn views from the garden.

    Sight · 0.9 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Grand Bazaar

    Covered market of about 4,000 shops selling carpets, lamps and jewelry.

    Shopping · 0.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Topkapı Palace

    Ottoman sultans' palace with courtyards, treasury and the Harem.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Karaköy Güllüoğlu

    Baklava house run by the same family for generations.

    Food · 1.0 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Basilica Cistern

    Vast Byzantine underground reservoir with 336 columns and two Medusa heads.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Hagia Sophia

    Sixth-century domed church, later mosque, with Byzantine mosaics.

    Sight · 1.1 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Bosphorus Ferry is a stop on our Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Istanbul

Bosphorus Ferry is our only activity pick in Istanbul; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Istanbul guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Istanbul run from 8°C in January to 29°C in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Bosphorus Ferry itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Istanbul from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Istanbul weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Hobyar, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Coordinates
41.01742, 28.97483
Destination
Istanbul, Turkey
Website
sehirhatlari.istanbul

Bosphorus Ferry: quick answers

How much time do you need at Bosphorus Ferry?

Plan on about 3 hours at Bosphorus Ferry. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Bosphorus Ferry?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: The Şehir Hatları long tour leaves from Eminönü.

Where is Bosphorus Ferry?

Bosphorus Ferry is at Hobyar, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, in Eminönü. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Bosphorus Ferry?

Bosphorus Ferry appears on Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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