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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Istanbul

322 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Half of Istanbul only makes sense from the water. The 15 below range from a ninety-minute audio-guided run to a full evening under way with dinner served, each priced and clear about how long you are actually on deck.

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table - Getting to the Kabataş pier by 8:15 PM
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

1.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44,561 reviews · from $34Our pick

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”

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Istanbul: Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide - Choosing daytime, sunset, or dinner
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Istanbul: Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show - Hotel pickup makes the evening simpler
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks - Boarding near Karaköy and Galataport
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Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide - Finding the yacht at Kabataş
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Snack - Dolmabahçe and Çırağan, the grand European shore
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Snack

6.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,716 reviews · 2 hours · from $8

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 !”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide - Finding the boat near the Galata waterfront
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side - Starting at Dolmabahçe Mosque
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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side

8.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Experience: Visit the Asian Side

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,251 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Top rated

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.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show - Finding the orange boat at Kabatas
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show

9.Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,181 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

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.”

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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best - What the $48.37 price really buys you
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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best

10.Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,181 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

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.”

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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table - What arrives at your table
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table

11.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,021 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

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.”

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Sunset or Daytime Istanbul Guided Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks - Starting near Arap Camii and the Golden Horn
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Sunset or Daytime Istanbul Guided Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks

Istanbul Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht - Guided Group Cruise - Çırağan Palace and Ortaköy Mosque
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Istanbul Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht – Guided Group Cruise

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Drinks & Entertainment - What the three-hour route shows you
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Drinks & Entertainment

14.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise w/ Drinks & Entertainment

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,852 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

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!”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise w/Audio Guide and Sunset Option - Finding the host opposite Hagia Sophia
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise w/Audio Guide and Sunset Option

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