Historical Places in Istanbul, Istanbul Bosphorus Strait

Istanbul Bosphorus Strait

The Bosphorus is the 32 km (20-mile)-long north-south strait that joins the Sea of Marmara with the Black Sea in Istanbul, and separates the continents of Europe and Asia.

Today, the way to enjoy the Bosphorus is to take a cruise by Cruise Istanbul, a self-guided tour of the European shore, or to relax at a tea-house or restaurant along its shores. You can enjoy a Bosphorus cruise north toward the Black Sea in less than 90 minutes, or in a few hours, or all day, as you wish.

The most impressive places of the Bosphorus: Topkapi Palace, the mid-Bosphorus Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi), the Selimiye Barracks (where Florence Nightingale worked), Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Yildiz Park and Palace, the chic art-boutique-and-café scene in the village of Ortakoy, the pretty Ottoman baroque Mecidiye Mosque, and the Bosphorus Bridge and more...

Istanbul Bosphorus Strait Map

Istanbul Boat Tour

If you want to see the historical place of the Asian and European side Istanbul Bosphorus Strait, please take a look at the following tours below.

Istanbul Bosphorus and Black Sea Cruise
Full-Day

Duration : 9 hours

Location : Istanbul

€75

Istanbul Active Sea Live Tour
Full-Day

Duration : 9 hours

Location : Istanbul

€40

Istanul Bosphorus Cruise
Half-Day Morning

Duration : 4 hours

Location : Istanbul

€30