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Bosphorus Strait

Eminonu, Istanbul, Turkey

Featured Review : The Bosphorus Straits. The Bosphorus straits is a channel of water that separates Europe from Asia and is a strategic channel because it runs from the Black sea in the north through the sea of Marmara, the Dardanelle str...See Full Review

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Bosphorus Strait Reviews

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The Separation of two continents.

  • 5 out of 5 stars by garymarsh6 from Gravesend, United Kingdom
  • July 8, 2025
Quote: The Bosphorus Straits. The Bosphorus straits is a channel of water that separates Europe from Asia and is a strategic channel because it runs from the Black sea in the north through the sea of Marmara, the Dardanelle straits, to Mediterranean sea in... Read the full Bosphorus Strait review

From journal Turkish delight 2

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Between Europe and Asia

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Liam Hetherington from Manchester, United Kingdom
  • October 27, 2025
Quote: If I would recommend that the Topkapi Palace is the one sight to see in Istanbul, I would have to say that the one activity to do would be to get out on the water and take a boat ride up the Bosphorus. Istanbul is built on the water. Sultanahmet is... Read the full Bosphorus Strait review

From journal Holy of Holies

Bosphorus Cruise

  • 4 out of 5 stars by ruby43 from North Charleston, South Carolina
  • September 15, 2025
Quote: While in Istanbul, a must do is the Bosphorus cruise. It takes about and hour, or you can pick half day cruises or full day cruises. The trip is taken on a "sea bus" or "ferry" which is one of the main means of transport there due to the commute... Read the full Bosphorus Strait review

From journal 25th Anniversary

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Bosphorus Cruise

  • 4 out of 5 stars by barbara from Atlanta, Georgia
  • August 28, 2025
Quote: I think it's an obligation to take a cruise on the Bosphorous if you're a tourist in Istanbul. One of the coolest things about this city is that it straddles two continents. It's an amazing thing to be able to ride on a boat, look to one side and... Read the full Bosphorus Strait review

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Bosphorus Cruise

  • 4 out of 5 stars by ruby43 from North Charleston, South Carolina
  • June 28, 2025
Quote: The Bosphorus Sea separates the East and the West. The Bosphorus Cruise can be all day or half a day. The sights are amazing along the Bosphorus. There are old palaces, fortresses, rich homes, commerce ships, and the big bridge that connects the... Read the full Bosphorus Strait review

From journal 25th Anniversary

The Asian side of Istanbul

  • 3 out of 5 stars by dackelynn from Misaka, Japan
  • July 19, 2025
Quote: In order to get to Asia, you can take a ferry from the European side. I decided to take this short trip because I had never been to Asia before. The docks are near the end of the tram line. The trip to Asia is extremely cheap; buy your token before... Read the full Bosphorus Strait review

From journal Istanbul, Turkey: West and East

Strolling down the Bosphorus

  • 4 out of 5 stars by angelvox from Istanbul, Turkey
  • March 7, 2025
Quote: This location is alongside the Bosphorus and is a beautiful place when it's nice and sunny outside. Everyone grabs their family and/or lovers and goes for a great walk alongside the magical Bosphorus. On Sundays, it is very, very busy, especially if... Read the full Bosphorus Strait review

From journal Istanbul, Where Europe and Asia embrace

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Tour along Bosphorus with Beggar's ship

  • 5 out of 5 stars by linet from Eindhoven, Netherlands
  • February 1, 2025
Quote: Take the boat from Eminonu: 10.30, 11.55, 13.30 on normal working days. This costs about 5$. You will make a long ride up and down Bosphorus, through all points of interest. This boat will stop at the following places: Beşiktaş Kanlıca Yeniköy... Read the full Bosphorus Strait review

From journal Istanbul in 3 days

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Boat Tour up the Bosphorus

  • 4 out of 5 stars by ShannonBrooke from Somerville, Massachusetts
  • July 25, 2025
Quote: The municipal ferry sails up and down the Bosphorus at least three times a day. On its way, it makes landings in both Asia and Europe. From the river, you can view the beautiful mansions along the straits. It''s your option to hop off and explore... Read the full Bosphorus Strait review

From journal Istanbul in June

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Night cruise on the Bosphorous

  • 4 out of 5 stars by HobWahid from Damascus, Syria
  • September 15, 2025
Quote: One cannot visit Istanbul with out taking a ride on the Bosphorus, especailly at night. Many hotels will offer you a night cruise/dinner/entertainment package for around $90/person. This will put you on a large multi-decked boat with tons of other... Read the full Bosphorus Strait review

From journal A Summer in Istanbul