Cross the Bosphorus by public ferry

Here's the best-value experience in the city. Instead of paying for a sightseeing cruise, simply hop on a scheduled public ferry across the Bosphorus, the strait dividing Europe and Asia, for the price of a normal transport fare on your Istanbulkart. You'll glide past palaces, fortresses, and the great bridges, tea in hand, with the same views the tour boats charge a fortune for. Take it over to the Asian side at Kadıköy for lunch. We'll tell you which routes give the best views and the perfect time of day to go.