Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

Name: Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht
Start: 2026-02-27T17:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-02-27T19:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Istanbul

Indulge in jaw-dropping sunset vistas of Istanbul's elite icons—Dolmabahçe Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Maiden’s & Galata Towers—from your private luxury yacht throne. Cruise both Europe & Asia along the legendary strait with pro guides spilling secrets, plus FREE fruit platters & zesty homemade lemonade.

Tick off top sights on both European and Asian sides

Enjoy coffee, tea, homemade lemonade

Tours include photo stops to capture souvenirs

Enjoy stunning, sunset views

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Sail luxury-style into golden-hour magic along the 30km Bosphorus Strait—the world's only sea passage between continents—gazing at UNESCO-listed gems from both European and Asian shores.

Behold iconic highlights up close: the extravagant 19th-century Dolmabahçe Palace, once home to Ottoman sultans with its 285 rooms and glittering crystal chandelier weighing 4.5 tons; the imposing Rumeli Fortress, built in just four months in 1452 by Mehmet the Conqueror to seize Constantinople; the romantic Maiden’s Tower, perched on a tiny islet and steeped in legends of doomed lovers and ancient lighthouse lore; and the towering Galata Tower, a Genoese sentinel from 1348 offering timeless panoramic views over the city.

Your expert-guided tour delivers insider stories in multiple languages, while you relax in plush seating with complimentary refreshments: fresh seasonal fruit platters bursting with flavor, chilled homemade lemonade, plus tea, coffee, and light snacks to keep the vibes flowing.

Online Booking

What is included in activity

A pleasant tour accompanied by an experienced guide

Complimentary drinks, homemade lemonade with fresh mint, tea and coffee

Luxury yacht

Fruit plates, delicious baklava and cookies served aboard

What is not included

Alcoholic Beverages

Transfer services

Departure: Kabataş, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd., 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Group size up to 30 persons

Children allowed

English

Mobile ticket

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

River cruise ship

Change time

Restroom

Itinerary

Dolmabahce Palace

Ciragan Palace Kempinski

Ortakoy

Buyuk Mecidiye Camii

Bosphorus Bridge

Kuruçeşme

Galatasaray Island

Arnavutköy

Bebek Park

Rumeli Fortress

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

Anadolu Hisari Fort

Kucuksu Pavilion

Kuleli Military High School

Beylerbeyi Palace

Üsküdar

KIz Kulesi

Galata Koprusu

Galata Tower

Galataport

Meeting point

KABATAŞ SQUARE (seaside, opposite Kabataş Tram Station) Our team will be waiting across from BELTUR cafe, near the FUNICULAR ELEVATOR, holding a sign that says Golden City Tours. Please arrive 15 minutes before the cruise departure time.

Places you will see

• Bosphorus Strait
• Dolmabahce Palace
• Bosphorus Bridge
• Dolmabahce Mosque
• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
• Beylerbeyi Palace
• Rumeli Fortress
• KIz Kulesi
• Galata Koprusu
• Galata Tower

Reviews by travellers

4.9 out of 5

1814 reviews

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Melanie M.

Lovely boat, really nice staff, great tour guide. Blankets available once the temperature dropped. Sunset was beautiful

2 months ago

Gary J.

It was a good for information about the architecture and history of the area. However, the motor yatch was a little short on the luxury and it smelled like cats were in residence at night. Having said that the crew was great and kept us plied with snacks and drink.

2 months ago

Edwin T.

Great experience overall, even with not so great weather. Drinks on board are pricey, but they do provide a lot of complimentary drinks and snacks.

2 months ago

Dana S.

The guide was very informative, the snacks were nice and very welcome. The cruise provided a very interesting perspective of two continents from the Bosphorus. Good value.

3 months ago

Shane C.

It was my first time in instanbul. It was a really great experience at the cruise. The food and service was excellent. Very much recommended

3 months ago

Vanessa W.

This was a great experience. Had great communication over WhatsApp on where to meet and when with helpful tips on using public transportation. The tour was enjoyable with a knowledgeable guide and attentive staff. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Over the top service by our tour guide who walked us to the metro afterwards and instructed us on how to get back to our hotel. Great experience!

3 months ago

Joyce W.

Had a great seat at the front, then plenty of opportunity to move around for pics as cruise went on. Nice snacks, friendly crew, just enough narrative about the sights. Best bit was sunset return into Istanbul.

3 months ago

Irma B.

Fantastic small yacht tour. The captain kept the boat close to the shore and you could see all of the sights up close. Great service from the crew and very good snacks

5 months ago

Robert W.

Amazing experience and from welcome to see off the team and service is amazing. Nice clean yacht with valuable information throughout the journey.

5 months ago

Walter W.

The tour guides were very courteous and brought us several snacks and drinks. Also did a great job describing the places we were passing by.

6 months ago

You will discover

Dolmabahce Palace

Bosphorus

Maiden's Tower

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Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

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