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.
“One of the best excursions I did in Istanbul. Guide was efficient with time and covered a lot of great food stops. Would definitely recommend to anyone that loves to experience cultures through food.”
Round-trip ferry from Eminönü to Büyükada with smartphone tickets and an English audio guide, plus free time to explore Princes’ Islands.
“Not knowing what to do what to see, nothing much to be shared about”
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.
“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;…”
Istanbul food tour with Turkish breakfast, Spice Bazaar tastings, ferry ride to Kadıköy, kokoreç and lahmacun, plus Turkish coffee dessert.
“Great tour, Tayfun was a great guide with lots of information and answered all the questions we asked. I Would highly recommend this tour. One suggestion is to skip breakfast and come hungry as there is more food than you can eat !”
Walk from Galata Tower through Galata and Karaköy, cross the Golden Horn by ferry, and explore Fener and Balat with a small-group guide.
“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.”
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.
“operators were unpleasant and rude. tour was in local language while i specifically booked for english.”
Half-day Golden Horn soap-opera sights by public ferry: St. George’s Cathedral, Balat photos, Ahrida Synagogue, and Pierre Loti views.
“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”
Walk Old Istanbul, taste spices and meze, then cross the Bosphorus to Kadıköy for local food and a Golden Horn view.
“Our guide, Isil, was awesome! Her tour pace was great & she was so knowledgeable & very personable. The Palace was beautiful & exploring the spice market was a real treat!”
Pick a coastline and find the ferry that gets you across it.
