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15 Best Istanbul Ferries

The crossings worth booking.

The 15 most popular istanbul ferries. We break down the sailings worth booking - the crossing time, the fare, who runs the boat and what the trip is actually like once you are aboard.

15 Best Istanbul Ferries

Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings - Meeting at Itimat Fabrika: Don’t Mix Up the Shop
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Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings

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1.Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings

6-hour guided Istanbul food tour across the Bosphorus: Kadıköy tastings, simit and iskender kebap, ferry ride, kunefe dessert. $115.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Burak was an amazing guide! He showed us around the spice bazar while we waited for the other guests to arrive. Each stop had amazing local foods that we never would have thought to try on our own. The dessert was my favorite part of the whole trip.”

770 reviews6 hoursFrom $115by My Local Guide Istanbul

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Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings - Meeting at Itimat Fabrika: Don’t Mix Up the Shop
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Istanbul: Guided Food Tour with Ferry Ride and Tastings

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Istanbul: Round-Trip Ferry Tickets to the Princes' Islands - Eminönü TURYOL Port logistics: getting there without wasting time
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Istanbul: Round-Trip Ferry Tickets to the Princes’ Islands

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3.Istanbul: Round-Trip Ferry Tickets to the Princes’ Islands

Round-trip ferry from Eminönü to Büyükada on the Princes’ Islands. Smartphone tickets, optional audio guide, and a day at your pace.

★ 4.1

“We caught the ferry to the Princess Islands The ferry was clean and tidy The only thing that was not satisfactory were the toilets - NO western style toilet ! Otherwise a pleasant trip”

586 reviewsFrom $11by Travelgroup

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Istanbul: Asian Side Walking Tour with Ferry Ride - Meeting at the Spice Bazaar: the easiest start point
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Istanbul: Asian Side Walking Tour with Ferry Ride

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Troy Full-Day Guided Tour incl. Transfer, Ferry Tickets w/Lunch - Eceabat: Lunch Break and a Short Ferry Intermission
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Troy Full-Day Guided Tour incl. Transfer, Ferry Tickets w/Lunch

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5.Troy Full-Day Guided Tour incl. Transfer, Ferry Tickets w/Lunch

Early pickup, ferry crossings, lunch in Eceabat, and guided time at Troy from Istanbul. Small group, English guide, long day.

★ 5.0

“Troy was incredible, but go if you really want to see it. It's far and tiring to go there for just one day, I think it's better to stay there for at least 2 nights to make it worth it and make the most of the trip.”

126 reviews17 hours (approx.)From $151.17by Tourmania

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Istanbul: Troy Guided Bus Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch - From Istanbul pickup to the Marmara Region road stretch
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Istanbul: Troy Guided Bus Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch

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6.Istanbul: Troy Guided Bus Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch

Guided Troy day trip from Istanbul with hotel pickup, ferry across the Dardanelles, and lunch, plus Temple of Athena and Trojan Horse.

★ 4.8

“Great day trip to Troy. Our guide, Levant, was excellent throughout the whole day: knowledgeable, inspiring, and very engaging. He explained the history of the ruins in a clear and interesting way, which really brought the site to life. Even though the journey is long, it honestly didn’t feel like it at all, the day…”

119 reviews16 hoursFrom $148by TOURMANIA

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Istanbul: Taste of Turkey with Europe & Asia by Ferry - Starting at Hamdi Restaurant in Eminönü: Easy to Find, Good to Orient
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Istanbul: Taste of Turkey with Europe & Asia by Ferry

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7.Istanbul: Taste of Turkey with Europe & Asia by Ferry

Taste Turkish food across Europe and Asia in a small-group tour from Eminönü to Kadıköy with a Bosphorus ferry and local guide.

★ 4.9

“This was a great exploration of food in Istanbul. We had Erol Utgun as our guide, very helpful, patient with the amount of questions we had about various foods we tried and also had seen in Istanbul so far. The food we tried was delicious, we also tried food that we specifically requested to try.…”

52 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $81by DayTours byLocals

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Taste of Turkey in Istanbul’s Europe & Asia by Ferry Crossing - Stop 1: Istanbul basics—East and West, plus the landmark quick hit
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Taste of Turkey in Istanbul’s Europe & Asia by Ferry Crossing

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8.Taste of Turkey in Istanbul’s Europe & Asia by Ferry Crossing

Taste Turkey across two continents on a 4.5-hour ferry-and-food tour in Istanbul, with guided stops, tastings, and included drinks.

★ 5.0

“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.…”

29 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $138.16by Local Tour Guide Istanbul

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Multi Cultural Istanbul: Galata Tower - Fener and Balat - Golden Horn by Ferry - Fener and Balat: Byzantine, Ottoman, and Modern in One Walk
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Multi Cultural Istanbul: Galata Tower – Fener and Balat – Golden Horn by Ferry

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9.Multi Cultural Istanbul: Galata Tower – Fener and Balat – Golden Horn by Ferry

Galata Tower viewpoints, Turkish Jewish history, and the colorful streets of Fener and Balat, with included ferry and transit.

★ 5.0

“Discovered the fusion of cultures Roman expansion to Ottoman capture and everything in between. We were also lucky enough to see the patriarch of the Orthodox Church”

14 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $79.39by Tematique Tours

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Galata Tower - Fener-Balat Neighborhoods & Golden Horn by Ferry - Start and Finish: How to Plan Your Timing
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Galata Tower – Fener-Balat Neighborhoods & Golden Horn by Ferry

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11.Galata Tower – Fener-Balat Neighborhoods & Golden Horn by Ferry

See Galata Tower, Kamondo Stairs, the Iron Church, and the Balat-Fener neighborhoods, with ferry views along the Golden Horn.

★ 5.0

“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”

12 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $66.23by Local Tour Guide Istanbul

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Galata Tower - Fener and Balat - Golden Horn by Ferry - Camondo Stairs and Arap Cami: where the backstreets start talking
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Galata Tower – Fener and Balat – Golden Horn by Ferry

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Princess Island Tour with Lunch & Ferry Ride - The Ferry Ride: Istanbul Views From the Water
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Princess Island Tour with Lunch & Ferry Ride

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13.Princess Island Tour with Lunch & Ferry Ride

Istanbul to Büyükada on the Princes Islands: ferry past Topkapı Palace, horse carriage, Arabic/English guide, lunch, pickup included.

★ 3.5

“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”

8 reviewsFrom $32.00by EIA Holidays

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Soap Opera tour: Golden Horn via Public Ferry – Half Day - St. George’s Cathedral: Neo-Classical Lines and Drama Inside
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Soap Opera tour: Golden Horn via Public Ferry – Half Day

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Hidden Gems of the Istanbul: From Galata Tower to Balat - Kamondo Stairs: the art-nouveau stairway you’ll actually remember
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Hidden Gems of the Istanbul: From Galata Tower to Balat

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15.Hidden Gems of the Istanbul: From Galata Tower to Balat

Walk Galata to Balat in 4–6 hours with a ferry ride, churches, and sweet bazaar stops. Galata Tower entry is extra.

★ 4.5

“We had a wonderful Galata, Fener, and Balat tour. Enru- our guide was extremely knowledgeable, very patient, and accommodating to our schedule. It made the experience relaxed and enjoyable. Highly recommended.”

6 reviews4 to 6 hours (approx.)From $105.00by Emrullah Cansu

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