Istanbul Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus

Discover Istanbul’s iconic landmarks on a magical Bosphorus sunset cruise. Experience Turkey’s rich heritage and vibrant culture in an intimate setting.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dolmabahce Palace - The second Empire Palace of the Ottoman Empire. Located by the sea.
  • Bosphorus Bridge - The first bridge to span the Bosphorus.
  • Suada Club - The only natural island in the Bosphorus.
  • Bebek - The most upscale and one of the most renowned celebrity districts in Istanbul.
  • Rumeli Fortress - The grand fortress on the Bosphorus, constructed in 1453.
  • Kucuksu Pavilion - The Ottoman Sultan’s hunting lodge on the Bosphorus shore, a fine example of Baroque and Rococo architecture.
  • Kuleli Sahil - The prestigious Military High School built during the late Ottoman period as part of the army’s modernization. It remains a functioning military school.
  • Uskudar - The largest local district on the Asian side of the Bosphorus.
  • KIz Kulesi - The Maiden’s Tower.
  • İstanbul - The Old City of Istanbul. The capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for over 1000 years and the capital of the Ottoman Empire for 450 years. The Historical Peninsula is home to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Archaeology Museum, Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar. Offers a stunning view from a luxury yacht.
  • Galata Koprusu - The Galata Bridge, which connects the old and new parts of Istanbul.
  • Galata Tower - One of the city’s landmarks, built in the 13th century by the Genoese.
  • Galataport Istanbul - The new, impressive international cruise ship terminal in Istanbul.
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Guiding
  • Snacks
  • On-board restrooms
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Let us take you on an unforgettable journey of discovery into Turkey’s rich cultural and historical heritage on a private or small-scale group tour in Istanbul. Experience local culture, first-hand and explore Istanbul with its long historical background in an immersive and more intimate way.

A cruise on the Bosphorus is the best way to see Istanbul, especially at sunset. There’s something magical about being on the Bosphorus as the sun goes down and the lights come on all around you. You’ll see some of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks, like the Bosphorus Bridges, Maiden’s Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, and Rumeli Fortress, lit up in the sky. And you won’t be alone: many locals like to stroll along the banks of the Bosphorus to enjoy the view. So, if you are looking for a unique way to discover Istanbul, let yourself be tempted by a cruise on the Bosphorus!

Location
Kabataş Meydanı
Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi
Meeting Point: KABATAS TRANSFER CENTER (opposite of Kabatas Tram Station) Please follow the sign KABATAS - PRINCES' ISLANDS LINE We kindly request our guests to show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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I7669ws_
Sep 1, 2024
Bosporus Sunset tour is amazing! - It was an awesome time! Great views, food, and drinks! Staff was professional. Everything was on point. Best choice to see Istanbul at its finest.
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Z8853nksaras
Sep 1, 2024
Highly recommended - Luxurious trip with a small group, they give you different kind of refreshments and explain about the buildings as we pass by it, they’re also really good at taking pictures It’s a great choice if you’re not into live entertainment and loud music
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Rafaelcw9439of
Aug 28, 2024
Nice sunset by the Bosphorus - Awesome! Great experience, excellent treat and very funny comments from our guide. Amazing! Great experience, excellent treatment and comments from the guide very enjoyable. Aggregate the effort made to include translation in Spanish.
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Henrycandy
Aug 27, 2024
Interesting boat experience - Very well cruise experience with great guide. I suggest it if you have only one or two days to visit Istanbul. Very satisfying
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Kippa69
Aug 26, 2024
Young man thrived at sea - Great experience. I felt alive on the water. I was truly thriving. All my fellow passengers would back this up. We also saw dolphins, and the staff were great too
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M4988lgibrahims
Aug 26, 2024
The Great Cruise of Istanbul - The Cruise was fantastic I enjoyed it, also listening to the historical context to some of the oldest buildings and Mosques in the City of Istanbul was fascinating and amazing to hear about.
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Gsg1986gsg
Aug 26, 2024
Great sunset cruise - Very nice boat and great sunset view. You will get to see both sides of Istanbul and all the beautiful and historical buildings
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S5457csnoelh
Aug 22, 2024
Relaxed with interesting stories - This sunset tour was one of the best i had. Murat is a good guide and gave a lot of interesting info. Bora was a good assistant as well. He really watched over our group
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N5325ipthed
Aug 22, 2024
Great experience 😀 - Great experience . Cant be missed 🤝😁 Service 10 Food &Drink 9 Fresh Fruite is 10 Highly recommend to everyone , The trip fulfil my trip in Istanbul
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Sndandy
Aug 22, 2024
Amazing 😍 - Excellent service , picked up from hotel & dropped back off after then 2 hour plus sunset cruise with a knowledgeable commentator who interacted with customers on board. Drinks, fruit & snacks included. The yacht was beautiful & all the staff on board were very friendly & went above & beyond taking photos for people & making sure we were looked after. Price was excellent too. We highly recommend this cruise on the Bosphurus ❤️
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