Crossings · ISTANBUL FERRY TRIPS
The Bosphorus commuter boats are the cheapest sightseeing in the city and the Princes’ Islands are a car-free day out. These 13 cover both, with fares and where each pier actually is.
Review of Istanbul’s Büyükada ferry trip, with schedules, costs, island sights, practical tips, and advice on whether this day out is worth it.
“Lovely place to visit good shopping, great coffee and food”
Cross the Bosphorus to Kadıköy by ferry, explore markets and backstreets, and get local food tips on this 1.5-hour Istanbul tour.
“Guide informative with lots of fun facts. I highly recommend this tour. The Asian side has great restaurants and shopping.”
Review of Istanbul’s 16-hour Troy bus tour with ferries, lunch, ruins, expert guides, and practical advice on cost, timing, and comfort.
“Enjoyed going to the museum first to have context for the ruins.”
Taste Turkish food across Istanbul’s European and Asian sides, with a ferry ride, Spice Bazaar, local eateries, and a small group of eight.
“Kym was an amazing guide she was so informative and helpful and definitely gave us full stomachs. You won’t regret choosing this tour to get a taste of the culinary culture in Turkey.”
Taste Turkish food across Istanbul’s European and Asian sides, with market stops, ferry views, local samples, and a small-group guide.
“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. Our Guide Erol Utgun carefully curated the tour allowing us to experience a wide variety of food and drink and gave us Insite to their origins in Turkish culture and their place in today's food scene. Erol not only gave us a feel for the food he answered all of our touristic questions and was…”
Review of Istanbul’s Galata Tower, Fener, Balat, and Golden Horn tour, with ferry transport, cultural sights, guide tips, and practical advice.
“A super tour with Erol that gave me a view of Istanbul I might not have discovered on my own. From start to finish this was a wonderful tour of Istanbul, beginning at Galata tower, learning it's history and that of the area surrounding it, seeing the beautiful views from the top of the tower; exploring the charming neighborhoods of Fener and Balat, enjoying delicious Turkish desserts and tea at a local cafe; relaxing on the final leg on the ferry ride home. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone, it was such a pleasure and Erol is incredibly knowledgable and easy to be with.”
Taste Istanbul across two continents with breakfast, Spice Bazaar treats, ferry views, Kadıköy street food, Turkish coffee, and dessert.
“Communication was excellent, as was our guide Tayfun. We loved the chance to travel by ferry and visit to Karakoy. Tasting food in small shops on laneways, Pickle juice, mussels quite fascinating and enjoyable. Our guide even assisted us on our return journey on trams and funiculars.”
Review of Istanbul’s Galata, Fener, and Balat walking tour, with ferry travel, historic churches, local streets, price advice, and practical tips.
“Errol was extremely knowledgeable, personable, flexible and fun during this walking tour. Modes of transportation included a tram and ferry. We learned many new facts and explored the back streets of the Asia portion with ease. Highly recommended.”
Review of Istanbul’s Galata, Fener-Balat, and Golden Horn tour, with Galata Tower, ferry travel, local streets, churches, and practical tips.
“Despite the rain our guide Erol made this a really enjoyable experience. He is so knowledgeable, engaging and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Galata tower and surroundings (with many gorgeous photos) and then our journey to Balat and Fener. The churches are stunning and it was particularly beautiful to see the architecture, interior decor and many relics. The neighbourhoods of Balat and Fener are very charming with their colourful houses. We stopped for tea and cookies in a local cafe recommended by Erol. Erol was a super guide and I would highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Istanbul’s Princess Island tour with ferry, Büyükada carriage ride, lunch, hotel pickup, beaches, and bilingual English-Arabic guide.
“They really need to improve many things: 1. The wait at the time of pickup was delayed, without explanation and without communication. I never informed if they would be delayed or if there was some problem why they did not arrive on time aRead more”
Follow Istanbul soap opera locations by ferry, from St. George’s Cathedral and Balat to Pierre Loti Hill, with guide and tickets included.
“the guide was exellent, compliments for her knoledge, behaveiour and precious informatiin about Istanbul. But we expected tour about Istanbul in turkish soap operas that was the topic of the tour”
Review of Istanbul’s $95 food and sightseeing tour, with mosques, bazaars, ferry views, Turkish tastings, and Kadıköy street food.
“The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. He explained in details historical spots. He did extra to take us to excellent photography spots.”
Cross Istanbul by ferry, taste local market foods, wander Kuzguncuk, and enjoy Turkish coffee on this private five-hour tour.
“Introduced us to to a nice part of town and some tasty eats. A holiday closed a few of the places but the guide adjusted and we had a great time. Enjoyed the guide so much, we had drinks with them after the tour. Great time. The tour Really enjoyed the vibe of the businesses and restaurants, want to stay on this side of Istanbul next time we are in town.”
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