Category: Bosphorus & Golden Horn

The Bosphorus is the strait that splits Istanbul between Europe and Asia and links the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara; the Golden Horn is the narrow inlet that runs off it through the old city. These guides cover the ways to see both from the water, from public commuter ferries to sightseeing, sunset and dinner cruises and private charters, along with the palaces, fortresses and bridges you pass on the way.Start with the comparison guides if you are choosing between boat trips, or with the route guides if you already know what you are booking and want to know what you will see.