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Bosphorus Waterfront and Ferry Views

Bosphorus Waterfront and Ferry Views

Istanbul · Turkey

5 stops
  • 4 languages
  • Quizzes
  • Offline

Follow Istanbul’s waterfront from Galata Bridge to the Bosphorus, pausing for ferry and cruise views along the way. You will see the water from the bridge, connect with the city’s boat routes at the Eminönü cruise stop, and continue along the Galataport Promenade. The walk ends at the Bosphorus park, giving you another open setting for watching the shoreline and passing boats. It is a focused way to experience Istanbul through its waterfront movement and views.

The walk

  1. Galata Bridge

    Galata Bridge

    A bridge where imperial Istanbul, modern Beyoğlu, trams, tolls and Turkish literature meet.

  2. Bosphorus Tour

    Bosphorus Tour

    Bosphorus Tour, an attraction in Istanbul, Turkey.

  3. Şehir Hatları Bosphorus Cruises-Eminonu

    Şehir Hatları Bosphorus Cruises-Eminonu

    A Bosphorus departure point where Istanbul’s port history is still in motion.

  4. Galataport Promenade

    Galataport Promenade

    A former warehouse waterfront turned Istanbul’s cruise port, art quarter, and public promenade.

  5. Bosphorus

    Bosphorus

    Bosphorus is a park and tourism attraction in Istanbul, Turkey.

Data: OpenStreetMap contributors and Google Places

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