The Long Bosphorus Tour, running once daily, is a 6-hour two-way journey offering the most comprehensive experience of Istanbul's famous waterway. Starting at Eminönü, the cruise sails northward past Ottoman palaces and bridges for about 2 hours, includes a relaxing 2.5-hour break (12:25-15:00) at the charming fishing village of Anadolu Kavağı, before returning along the same scenic route for another 2 hours in the opposite direction.

⚠️ MUST KNOW

One morning departure only at 10:35 🕙
3-hour stop at Anadolu Kavağı 🚢
Advance booking recommended in summer 🎫
Complete tour takes ~6 hours total ⏱️

Route Visualization

EMİNÖNÜ → BEŞİKTAŞ → ÜSKÜDAR → KANLICA → SARIYER → R.KAVAĞI → A.KAVAĞI
   ↑         (15min)     (15min)    (30min)   (30min)    (10min)    (10min)
   ←----------------- Return Journey (2.5 hours) ----------------------←

Timetable (Daily Service)

Direction	Station	Morning Tour
Outbound	Eminönü	10:35
	Beşiktaş	10:50
	Üsküdar	11:05
	Kanlıca	11:35
	Sarıyer	12:05
	R.Kavağı	12:15
	A.Kavağı	12:25
Return	A.Kavağı	15:00
	R.Kavağı	15:10
	Sarıyer	15:20
	Kanlıca	15:40
	Üsküdar	16:10
	Beşiktaş	16:25
	Eminönü	16:40

Destination Highlights

Eminönü 🕌: Historic peninsula, Spice Bazaar
Beşiktaş 🏰: Dolmabahçe Palace, Naval Museum
Üsküdar 🕌: Maiden's Tower views, historic mosques
Kanlıca 🍦: Famous yogurt, waterfront cafes
Sarıyer 🐟: Fresh seafood restaurants
Anadolu Kavağı 🏰: Yoros Castle, fish restaurants

Trip Planning Matrix

Goal	Best Time
Photography	Morning departure (best light)
Lunch at Kavak	Book restaurant for 13:00
Castle Visit	During 3-hour break
Best Seats	Arrive 30 mins early
Less Crowded	Weekday tours

💡Pro Tips

Bring cash for restaurants
Sit on right side going up
Left side better for return
Pack sunscreen and hat
Yoros Castle requires uphill walk

Fare

Tour Type	Local Passenger *	Foreign Passenger
Double Way (Round Trip)	₺240.00	₺480.00
One Way	₺150.00	-
Children under 12 (Double Way)	₺120.00	-
Children under 12 (One Way)	₺75.00	-

Notes:

Local passenger rates only apply to Turkish citizens
Foreign passenger rates are only listed for round trip tours

Long Bosphorus Tour

Eminönü ↔ Anadolu Kavağı

480₺

Trip Duration