The 15 Best Bosphorus Cruises in Istanbul

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

1.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62,058 reviews · 3 hours · from $28Our pick

3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with live Turkish and Latin shows, a private table, and big-city views from a mega yacht.

“It was an amazing experience. we really enjoyed it .all cultural programmes are really good. food is amazing and their service also really impressed which include serving food pick up and drop off. friendly people .”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

2.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,954 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Cruise the Bosphorus at night with Turkish dinner, unlimited soft drinks and local alcohol, then a Turkish Night show with dancing and live DJ.

“Wonderful experience, the show and food was amazing I enjoyed it a lot.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

3.Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,704 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $7

Affordable Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü with phone audio in 11 languages, tea and great skyline views of Europe and Asia.

“it was perfect to see istanbul from the coastal side.nice trip to expe4 while visting the city”

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Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

4.Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,465 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $30.23Top rated

Watch the Bosphorus sunset on a luxury yacht with photo stops, tea, coffee, homemade lemonade, snacks, and classic Istanbul views.

“We had a great time on this cruise. Definitely worth the money. The crew was very attentive to our needs, and provided all the things as advertised.”

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Istanbul: Perfume Making Workshop with Bosphorus View

5.Perfume Making Workshop with Bosphorus View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,985 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Make your own signature perfume in Istanbul. Smell dozens of scents, blend a 50ml bottle, and enjoy Bosphorus views in 2 hours.

“I enjoyed the perfume workshop so much — Irmak and Beren were incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful throughout.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

6.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,845 reviews · 2h 15m · from $19

Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş on a decorated yacht with live English guide, snacks, fruit, lemonade, and standout landmark views.

“An unforgettable sunset boat experience on the Bosphorus. Seeing Istanbul from the water at golden hour is truly magical, with incredible views of the skyline, bridges, and historic landmarks. The boat was clean and comfortable, and the crew was friendly and professional. A calm, beautiful way to experience the city — highly recommended and definitely a highlight of the trip. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Snack

7.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Snack

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

Two-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabatas near Dolmabahçe. Two continents, palaces, audio guide, soft drinks, snacks. $8.

“Was very good trip with most important beautiful views.”

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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 $60.46

Guided Bosphorus yacht cruise to the Asian side, with hotel pickup, Turkish snacks, and a Kanlıca yogurt stop in about 2.5 hours.

“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

9.Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show

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

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus at night with dinner, Turkish dance, and a live DJ, plus panoramic views linking Europe and Asia.

“It was amazing night. Food was amazing. Performances were mind blowing. Must to do when in Istanbul.”

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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 $48.37

A 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht with onboard guide stories, complimentary lemonade and canapés, and easy access from Kabataş.

“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

11.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table

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

Bosphorus night cruise with a full Turkish dinner, live dance shows, and views of Maiden’s Tower and Istanbul bridges, with optional pickup.

“Lovely atmosphere and delicious food 😋. Worth for money. My honey's Birthday is an memorable one. Great”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

12.Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,973 reviews · 2 hours · from $6Best value

Istanbul Bosphorus sunset cruise with a 90-minute sail and smartphone audio guide. Hourly departures, great value skyline views.

“Maybe a clearer speaker system, or more around the boat”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

13.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,950 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish night show, palace views, and a full menu of Turkish food plus folk and belly dance.

“Reham🫶🏼 Thank you very much for a wonderful evening. We were delighted. Everything was well thought out. The table was perfectly chosen, the food was delicious, and the show was interesting 🔥♥️”

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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

A 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul with a welcome cocktail, Turkish food, live dance shows, and DJ music, plus night views.

“Really good night good food flowing drink and beautiful scenery”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise w/Audio Guide and Sunset Option

15.Bosphorus Cruise w/Audio Guide and Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,758 reviews · 2 hours · from $14

2-hour Bosphorus and Golden Horn cruise from Gazete Market with multilingual audio guide and sunset option for skyline views.

“great value for the cost. The audio guide was easy to download prior to the cruise and had some interesting facts about the neighborhoods along the waterfront.”

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