Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht

Name: Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht
Start: 2026-07-16T18:45:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-07-16T20:45:00.000+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

Details

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.

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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

On map

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

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

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Reviews by travellers

4.9 out of 5

1814 reviews

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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.

5 days 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.

12 days 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

13 days ago

John C.

Amazing tour, great service, knowledgeable guide and comfortable yacht. They take their time showing you all the important parts of Istanbul along the Bosphoros.

14 days 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.

16 days ago

Melanie M.

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

16 days ago

Harvey W.

Small boat so the good news is that it doesn't feel crowded at all. Nice selection of appetizers. The host was very clear in his description of everything we saw. Totally recommend

21 days 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.

24 days 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

about 1 month ago

Edna M.

Great staff, wonderful cruise boat, covered lots of areas, fantastic snacks with tea and lemonades, great experience

about 1 month ago

You will discover

Dolmabahce Palace

Bosphorus

Maiden's Tower

Categories

Bosphorus Cruises