Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

Witness the sun setting over Istanbul's most iconic landmarks on a guided yacht cruise. Snack on canapés and homemade lemonade and tea as you sail past Dolmabahce Palace and Rumeli Fortress.

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 decorated with passengers' comfort in mind
Delicious canapés and snacks served aboard
Daily prepared fresh season fruits plate
Coffee and/or Tea

What is not included

Hotel Transfers
Alcoholic Beverages
Tips

Details

The Sunset cruise starts from Kabatas Pier with a nice, decorated luxury yacht, sailing up to the second bridge of the Bosphorus from the European part of Bosphorus Strait. While you are having your drinks with snacks enjoy the panoramic views that you wouldn’t see otherwise, and access excellent photo opportunities of Dolmabahce Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Rumeli Fortress, and many more local landmarks.

After reaching the second bridge sail up from opposite direction to the Asian part of Bosphorus Strait. Watch the views of wooden houses and have information about all beautiful spots of Bosphorus from our legendary guide. You are now at Maiden's Tower in the middle of the sea, one of the best iconic points of the Marmara Sea. With this beautiful tower you will have the opportunity to shoot some pictures of the sunset on the Bosphorus.

Get ready to glide through the depths of history in the Bosphorus, the most beautiful place in Istanbul. You will forget all the tiredness of the day with the friendly service we will give you on our boat, which is one of the most beautiful yachts of the Bosphorus.

Get your cameras ready while you get interesting information about history from our experienced and friendly guide, because you will want to take a picture of all the beauties of the Bosphorus.

We will end our Sunset Cruise with some picture opportunities of the old city at Kabatas pier where we started.

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Important Info

• The yacht has indoors and covers, we are safe from the rain
• The boarding station is Kabatas which is easily reachable by T1 tram from the city center
• This is not a private cruise
What to bring:
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable clothes
Not suitable for:
• Wheelchair users
• People with vertigo
• People prone to seasickness
• People with motion sickness
2 hours - 2 hours 15 minutes
Group size up to 40 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Children allowed
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

River cruise ship

Please note that transport and route in different days subject to change.
Open deck
A bar
Enclosed deck

Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.
Dolmabahce Palace
Ciragan Palace
Ortaköy Mosque
Arnavutköy
Bebek
Rumeli Fortress
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
Anatolian Fortress
Küçüksu Palace
Beylerbeyi Palace
Maiden's Tower
Topkapi Palace
Galata Bridge
Galataport Istanbul

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

• Dolmabahce Palace
• Ciragan Palace
• Ortaköy Mosque
• Bosphorus Bridge
• Arnavutköy
• Bebek, Istanbul
• Rumeli Fortress
• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
• Anatolian Fortress
• Küçüksu Palace
• Beylerbeyi Palace
• Maiden's Tower
• Topkapi Palace
• Galata Bridge
• Galata Tower
• Galataport Istanbul

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Reviews by travellers

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Fernando H.
It was really nice experience in Bosporous. It was a sunset cruise and the snacks and drinks were complementary. It was a small group tour in Yacht and would recommend this to anyone.
about 21 hours ago
Melissa H.
Small boat with just 30 people inside. sweets tea and fruits! Very kind tripulation. Excellent cruise
3 days ago
Marta
Cruising along the Bosphorus has been a unique experience! The boat is very comfortable, with plenty of space, and the service on board is great.
5 days ago
Hao
This is literally the highlight of our Istanbul trip. The cruise routing and timing are very professional. All best views came at the best time. Impressive and unforgettable experience.
7 days ago
Chang S.
We had an absolutely wonderful experience. The journey began with three pieces of Turkish delight, followed by a selection of nuts, and concluded with a plate of assorted fruits—with two types of drinks, truly a luxurious touch. The weather couldn’t have been better, blessing us with stunning golden sunshine. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging, providing insightf We had an absolutely wonderful experience. The journey began with three pieces of Turkish delight, followed by a selection of nuts, and concluded with a plate of assorted fruits—with two types of drinks, truly a luxurious touch. The weather couldn’t have been better, blessing us with stunning golden sunshine. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging, providing insightful introductions to the iconic riverside architecture. The staff were friendly—don’t hesitate to ask for a group photo. The only minor downside is that you might feel a bit seasick when the boat stops for the sunset. Overall,10 out of 10!
8 days ago
Sean L.
We had a wonderful time with Golden City Tours on this sunset cruise. The boat was clean and comfortable. The crew was very accommodating and welcoming. Along the way, a guide pointed out landmarks and places of interest. He gave historical facts and context also. The tour was great. I highly recommend it.
9 days ago
Maria
Amazing !! Beautiful experience !! Totally recommended
10 days ago
Henrike
Everything was perfect! After a nice welcome from Nur we started the tour and also got delicious snacks and drinks.
11 days ago
Gloria W.
Lur and team were very friendly and helpful. Although we had a few sprinkles we still had a blast. I highly recommend this activity!
13 days ago
Barbara B.
Everything went perfectly well – truly one of the best memories from Istanbul! The team arrived right on time, the atmosphere was set with beautiful Turkish tunes, and we had an absolutely amazing time from start to finish. Highly recommended!
14 days ago
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