FERRY ROUTES
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The 15 most popular bosphorus ferries, from quick island hops to full open-water crossings. Each one with sailing times, fares and who runs the boat, so you can pick the right deck and book it.
Eat Istanbul classics across Europe and Kadıköy with a ferry ride, 20 tastings, and a local guide. Simit, İskender, balik ekmek.
Most PopularGuided Istanbul food tour with a ferry ride. Try simit with kaymak, iskender kebap, balik ekmek, mussels, kunefe, and Turkish coffee.
“We had a great day. Senay was a fantastic guide, welcoming, knowledgeable and keen to share her love for her city, its culture and food. It was good to see different parts of Istanbul and discover a variety of foods that we may not have found by ourselves. Senay was also happy to share tips…”
Round-trip ferry from Eminönü to Büyükada with smartphone tickets and an English audio guide, plus free time to explore Princes’ Islands.
“There was no WiFi inside the ferry! Could you please provide even if it cost? Thank you!”
Walk Kadıköy from the Spice Bazaar, cross on a public ferry to the Asian side, and get local food and sunset tips for about $29.
Full-day guided Troy trip from Istanbul with hotel pickup, ferry tickets, and lunch. Early start and long travel, big payoff for history.
“It was very informative. All of the tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The bus ride was comfortable.”
Istanbul to Troy day trip with guided UNESCO ruins, Trojan Horse replica, lunch, and Dardanelles ferry tickets. 16-hour myth-filled day.
4.5-hour small-group food tour across Europe and Asia via ferry from Eminönü to Kadıköy, with tastings, tea, and local history.
Taste Turkey across Europe and Asia by ferry from Eminönü to Kadıköy with guided tastings, Turkish coffee, and market bites.
“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.…”
Small-group 4-hour tour from Galata Tower to Fener and Balat with ferry and tram views over the Golden Horn and Orthodox sites.
“Erol was an excellent guide. We felt like we were with a professor of Istanbul history. The tour was exactly as we hoped.”
Istanbul food tour with Turkish breakfast, Spice Bazaar tastings, ferry ride to Kadıköy, kokoreç and lahmacun, plus Turkish coffee dessert.
“best food tour ever. I got a private tour because 5 other people cancelled the day before - they did the tour anyway. we had lots of great local authentic food and also some info about the history of turkey. we even crossed the bosporus from the European part to the Asian part. 5 hours…”
Walk from Galata Tower through Galata and Karaköy, cross the Golden Horn by ferry, and explore Fener and Balat with a small-group guide.
“The tour was absolutely amazing and worth every single moment of it, amazing and historical explanations of the Galata Tower, the neighborhoods and good views as well. Kim was an amazing guide and totally recommend getting this tour.”
Ferry and walking tour linking Galata Tower to Balat and Fener, with Golden Horn views and Ottoman-era ruins plus standout Orthodox churches.
“What a great day experiencing all different parts of Istanbul, our guide fantastic. We went round different neighbourhoods, went to the Tower and many more things. I think our name was Erol and he was fantastic”
Guided ferry ride to Büyükada with views from the boat, horse-drawn carriage, and lunch, plus hotel pickup from Istanbul.
“They really need to improve many things:”
Half-day Golden Horn soap-opera sights by public ferry: St. George’s Cathedral, Balat photos, Ahrida Synagogue, and Pierre Loti views.
“Selin,my tour guide,was a great pleasure to meet.I had a fantastic day out”
Walk Old Istanbul, taste spices and meze, then cross the Bosphorus to Kadıköy for local food and a Golden Horn view.
“The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. He explained in details historical spots. He did extra to take us to excellent photography spots.”
Pick a coastline and find the ferry that gets you across it.
