Istanbul · SUNSET & NIGHT CRUISES

Sunset Cruises in Istanbul: The 15 Best Sailings

47 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Golden hour on the Bosphorus lands between the palaces and the bridges, and the boats leave within about forty minutes of each other. These 15 are priced and timed, with a note on which serve a proper drink and which hand you a plastic cup.

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

2.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Snack

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

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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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

3.Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best

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

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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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 Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Yacht - Setting out from Kabatas Pier
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Yacht

Sunset Cruise with Stop along Asia: Discover Istanbul's Bosphorus - Palaces and mosques along the European shore
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Sunset Cruise with Stop along Asia: Discover Istanbul’s Bosphorus

6.Sunset Cruise with Stop along Asia: Discover Istanbul’s Bosphorus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,110 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $12

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus for about three hours, passing palaces, mosques, bridges, and Asia-side Beylerbeyi for just $12.09.

“We had an amazing experience on the Bosphorus tour as a family! The cruise was smooth, relaxing, and offered breathtaking views of Istanbul from the water. It was the perfect way to slow down and take in the beauty of the city from a unique perspective. One of the highlights was stopping on the Asian side just in time for sunset — absolutely magical! Watching the sun dip behind the skyline while sipping freshly served tea made it feel truly unforgettable. The atmosphere was calm, family-friendly, and very well-organized. We’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Istanbul — especially families looking for a peaceful and scenic tour”

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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Transfers - Getting to the yacht from Taksim or Sultanahmet
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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Transfers

7.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,086 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Review of Istanbul’s 2-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise, with hotel transfers, Turkish snacks, tea, expert guides, and landmark views.

“El crucero merece la pena, las vistas son espectaculares y las explicaciones de Jan fueron súper interesantes, los aperitivos, la limonada y el té estaban muy ricos, la verdad que tiene su encanto ver esta bonita ciudad al atardecer desde el mar”

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Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus – Refresh & Relax - Kabataş and the first look at both shores
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Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus – Refresh & Relax

8.Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus – Refresh & Relax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 966 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Watch Istanbul’s sunset from a small yacht, with Bosphorus landmarks, live commentary, Turkish tea, snacks, and bridge lights.

“Enjoyable time taking pictures and hearing the tour guide explain what we were seeing Unfortunately I spilled OJ near the beginning of the trip. While this wasn't a problem, I would have loved some help in cleaning it up.”

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Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Transfers - Dolmabahçe and Çırağan: the grand European shore
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Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Transfers

9.Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 683 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Watch Istanbul glow at sunset on a two-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with transfers, Turkish snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi, and an English-speaking guide.

“Very good view and wonderful boat and staff even the come try was well designed to show all relevant parts of the tour.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Live Guide - The 25-Meter Yacht and the Best Place to Sit
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Live Guide

10.Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 678 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35

Review of Istanbul’s 2.5-hour sunset Bosphorus yacht cruise, with a live guide, palace views, Turkish snacks, drinks, and small-group comfort.

“Fantastic way to see both the Asian and European sides of Istanbul/Turkey. They provided lots of information during the tour of what we were seeing and the sunset was amazing.”

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Bosphorus Night Cruise: Dinner, Drinks & Hotel Pickup - Dinner on a large evening boat
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Bosphorus Night Cruise: Dinner, Drinks & Hotel Pickup

11.Bosphorus Night Cruise: Dinner, Drinks & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 589 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $30

Review of Istanbul’s Bosphorus Night Cruise with dinner, Turkish shows, hotel pickup, skyline views, drinks, value, and practical tips.

“So i booked cruise dinner and paid in advance,driver didn’t picked me up from my location and wasn’t responding to my call or text for half an hour.I contacted Coustmer service and then they picked me up after 1 hour late,on arrival we get good food taste but starters and main course was served in 3 hours timeframe and portion was like kids size definitely not enough to fill you if you’re adult.”

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Scenic Bosphorus Sunset Cruise – 2.5 Hours of Luxury & Views - The Bosphorus: Istanbul’s Main Show
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Scenic Bosphorus Sunset Cruise – 2.5 Hours of Luxury & Views

Istanbul Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus - The Bosphorus islands and Istanbul’s upscale shore
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Istanbul Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus

13.Istanbul Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 396 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Review of Istanbul’s 2.5-hour sunset Bosphorus cruise, with Ottoman landmarks, Asian and European views, snacks, tea, and hotel pickup options.

“Terrific boat ride and sunset. Very nice. Very cool. Very smooth. Company must be more specific about meeting place. Must be able to ID workers easily. Go”

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Guided Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxurious Yacht - Small Group Cruise - What the included refreshments are really worth
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Guided Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxurious Yacht – Small Group Cruise

14.Guided Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxurious Yacht – Small Group Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Review the 2.5-hour Istanbul sunset yacht cruise, with Bosphorus landmarks, Turkish snacks, tea, and practical booking tips.

“We did not try other cruises at Bosphorus but have no complaints for this one. It was about 2.5 hours long but pretty much covers everything. The staff was very welcoming and punctual. The yacht was very nice, clean and comfortable. They do provide some light snacks along with lemonade. Deniz (our guide) was very knowledgeable and very clear to understand. Highly recommend this one.”

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Istanbul Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus with Transfers - Dolmabahçe Palace and Çırağan Palace from the water
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Istanbul Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus with Transfers

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