Istanbul has a great public transport system, a big part of which are the ferries on the Bosphorus. There are numerous ports such as Eminonu, Karaköy, Besiktas, Uskudar, Kadiköy etc. They are easily accessible and organised very well. The locals depend on them to get back and forth across and along the Bosphorus. The crossings are very quick, frequent and run punctually according to the timetable. Payments are made using the Istanbulkart system and journeys cost about TL. 10 - 15 for a hop from Europe to Asia. Istanbul must be the only city where you can commute to another continent everyday! From the same ports you can also catch ferries for Bosphorus Cruises, Prince's Islands and even the Black Sea.
On this journey, we took the ferry from Eminonu on the Golden Horn, right next to Galata Bridge on the European side, to Kadiköy on the Asian side. The views in summer are stunning and the open deck very refreshing. If you are staying in Sultanahmet or Fatih, then Eminonu is the nearest port. Its only 3 stops on the tram from Sultanahmet. You could even walk! From the Taksim area, the Kabatas or Karaköy ports are closer. You can check out the map in the video. All in all, its a must do when in Istanbul.
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27 авг 2023
