Istanbul · BOSPHORUS CRUISES
The strait is the reason to be here and the cheapest ticket in the city gets you onto it. These 15 sailings sort the public-ferry runs from the private yachts by price, length and whether the boat actually crosses to the Asian shore.
Sail Istanbul’s Bosphorus at night with dinner, Turkish dance, live music, bridges, palaces, and a private table for $34.
“simply perfect! Everything is very good! The food is wonderful and lots of food! The shows are great, the scenery is beautiful! Everything is very organized! 100% recommend”
Review of Istanbul’s 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise, Turkish dances, illuminated palaces, unlimited soft drinks, and useful booking tips.
“It was a fantastic night for my family. Service, show, dj, food and every detail were perfect!”
Make a 50ml signature perfume in Istanbul with expert guidance, 100 scent options, tea, and a Bosphorus view in a relaxed 2-hour workshop.
“Beren and Irmak were amazing! Very knowledgeable of the perfume process and they in my made the process fun!”
Review of Istanbul’s 135-minute Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise, with live English guide, snacks, drinks, landmark views, and practical booking tips.
“Great value for money. Tour guide Alena was very supportive and helpful.”
See Istanbul from the Bosphorus at sunset on a two-hour cruise with skyline views, landmarks, an audio guide, and optional snacks for $8.
“Excellent service, people are very nice thanks to chef Ahmed for his hospitality I highly recommend it ! This sunset was also beautiful we really enjoyed it !”
Sail between Europe and Asia on Istanbul’s two-hour Bosphorus cruise, with palace views, Turkish tea, multilingual commentary, and sunset departures.
“For the money, it’s the best service, detailed tour and a good boat. Really enjoyed”
Review of Istanbul’s 2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise, with Asian-side Kanlıca stop, hotel pickup, Turkish snacks, and guided sightseeing.
“This was a lovely boat and friendly crew. The tour guide was funny and easy to listen to. The sites were interesting. There were lots of things to eat and drink including nuts, cheese sandwiches with fresh fruit, water, Turkish tea and Turkish coffee. Our only complaint was that the yogurt they recommended we try on the Asia side was incredibly overpriced and they didn’t tell you until it was too late. There are other yogurt shops near the boat and in the city you could go to. Each yogurt was approximately $5 USD.”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus by night with Turkish dinner, folk dances, belly dancing, city views, and a live DJ for $41.
“It was a superb experience: amazing show and great service. I'm a very demanding client, I have high standards of service quality and it exceeded all my expectations. Thanks to Fatih for outstanding professionalism. I would give 5+ stars if I could.”
Review of Istanbul’s 2.5-hour sunset yacht cruise, with Bosphorus views, Turkish snacks, guide commentary, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“Fantastic, even better than expected. An experience nobody should miss. You discover an Istanbul that you wouldn’t be able to see otherwise.”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus at night with Turkish dinner, live dance shows, city lights, and optional hotel pickup for $30.
“This was a wonderful experience, better than what I expected after reading some of the reviews, the food, drinks, service and entertainment all were great, really enjoyed.”
Review of Istanbul’s 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish food, palace views, folk dancing, belly dancers, music, and drinks.
“Beautiful night on the water, plus the food surpassed our expectations (we got the sea bass and mixed kebab), and the service and entertainment were superb. Lovely way to spend the evening!”
Cruise Istanbul’s Golden Horn and Bosphorus for two hours, passing palaces, bridges, villages, and landmarks with multilingual audio.
“Great activity to see all the sights of Istanbul from the river cruise!”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus, see palaces and bridges, and stop in Kanlıca for Turkish coffee and famous local yogurt.
“Great experience! Very easy to navigate and follow and book, the tour guides were very helpful and it was very easy to find everything especially the meetup points. They were very good at communicating and explained the history well. It was cold so they provided blankets and warm tea and lots of snacks. Everyone was very hospitable and inviting. Would definitely recommend this tour, the boat was also wonderful and the group size was perfect.”
Review of Istanbul’s $9 Bosphorus cruise, with skyline views, sunset departures, audio guide, meeting-point tips, and honest advice.
“Easy ticket purchase online, after which you claim your ticket on the site. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The cruise offers a breathtaking panorama of Istanbul. The boat is spacious, with seats both inside and outside on the deck.”
Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus at sunset on a small yacht with palace views, snacks, tea, fruit, and friendly guides for just $15.
“Lovely tour. Group was small and felt exclusive. Good value”
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