Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise with Turkish Coffee Experience

Sail the Bosphorus on a luxury yacht, discover the story of Turkish coffee, enjoy a live coffee-making show, sip authentic flavors, and explore Istanbul with a local guide.

What is included in activity

A pleasant tour accompanied by an experienced guide

Complimentary drinks, homemade lemonade with fresh mint and tea

Luxury yacht decorated with passengers' comfort in mind

Delicious canapés and snacks served aboard

Daily prepared fresh season fruits plate

Turkish Coffee experience on the luxury yacht

What is not included

Hotel Transfers

Alcoholic Beverages

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Step aboard a stylish luxury yacht at Kabataş Pier and begin your afternoon Bosphorus cruise at 13:00. As you sail along the European side of the Bosphorus toward the second bridge, immerse yourself in a unique cultural experience that blends history, storytelling, and tradition.

During the cruise, discover the rich heritage of Turkish coffee, an essential part of Turkish culture dating back to the Ottoman Empire. Your knowledgeable local guide will share fascinating stories about the journey of coffee from the Ottoman palace to modern-day Turkey, including how it became a symbol of hospitality, social life, and tradition.

Enjoy a special onboard Turkish coffee experience, where the traditional preparation of Turkish coffee is demonstrated in a 7–10 minute live show. Learn about the techniques, rituals, and cultural significance behind every cup. After the demonstration, freshly prepared Turkish coffee is served to all guests, accompanied by delicious Turkish delight.

As you sip your coffee, continue cruising along the Bosphorus, passing iconic landmarks such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and Rumeli Fortress. Capture stunning photos while relaxing in a comfortable setting with drinks and light snacks.

After reaching the second bridge, the yacht changes direction toward the Asian side of the Bosphorus. Admire the elegant waterfront mansions and enjoy the calm atmosphere while your guide continues sharing insights and hidden stories of Istanbul.

Pause near the Maiden’s Tower, one of the city’s most romantic landmarks, where you’ll have the perfect opportunity to take unforgettable photos with the historic peninsula in the background.

This experience is designed as a cultural afternoon ritual, inspired by the traditional Turkish coffee break. Feel the gentle breeze of the Bosphorus, enjoy warm hospitality on board, and experience Istanbul through its flavors, stories, and breathtaking scenery.

The tour concludes back at Kabataş Pier, leaving you with lasting memories of Istanbul’s beauty and cultural richness.

River cruise ship

Open deck

Professional guide

Enclosed deck

Important Info

What to bring:
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable clothes

Know before you go:
• The cruise is weather-dependent and might be rescheduled or canceled and in this issue the customer will be received the refund.
• The yacht has indoors and covers, we are safe from the rain
• The boarding station is Kabatas which is easily reachable by tram from the city center
• This is not a private cruise

Not suitable for:
• Wheelchair users
• People with vertigo
• People prone to seasickness
• People with motion sickness

This activity is not available any more. Please try other activities.

Departure: Ömer Avni, İskele Yolu No:30, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Duration: 2 hours

Group size up to 15 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

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

Küçüksu Palace

Beylerbeyi Palace

Maiden's Tower

Topkapi Palace

Galata Bridge

Galataport Istanbul

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Itinerary

Starting location: Kabataş Meydanı

Dolmabahce Palace

Ciragan Palace

Ortakoy

Bosphorus Strait

Arnavutköy

Bebek

Rumeli Fortress

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

Küçüksu Palace

Kuleli

Beylerbeyi Palace

Uskudar

Maiden's Tower

Galata Bridge

Galataport Istanbul

Arrive back at: Kabataş Meydanı

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
• Ortakoy
• Bosphorus Strait
• Arnavutköy
• Bebek, Istanbul
• Rumeli Fortress
• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
• Küçüksu Palace
• Kuleli
• Beylerbeyi Palace
• Uskudar
• Maiden's Tower
• Galata Bridge
• Galataport Istanbul

Still have a question? Contact guide

Reviews by travellers

4.9 out of 5

787 reviews

591

RobStut

Easy meeting point, team that wants to make sure everything goes well, quality service! Friendly Nur, you are great, thank you for your interest. See you again next year Golden city tours.

6 days ago

Lily

A truly unique experience from beginning to end. The tour opened our eyes to a whole new perspective on coffee, far beyond what we expected. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even more special with great storytelling. Everything was well planned and ran smoothly. Highly recommended for anyone looking for something different.

11 days ago

Alexde

It was an incredibly enjoyable and insightful experience. We didn’t realize coffee had such a rich and fascinating story. Our guide’s knowledge and storytelling were truly impressive. The tour was high quality from start to finish — definitely recommended.

13 days ago

Tarran

Simply amazing.

16 days ago

Alexandre

Such a fun and memorable experience! We were genuinely surprised by how deep and interesting the story behind coffee is. Our guide did an amazing job explaining everything in an engaging and easy-to-follow way. The whole tour felt well-organized and enjoyable — I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone.

18 days ago

Zarra

RELIABLE AND HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE! We chose the midday hours and had an amazing experience with the guidance service. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND GOLDEN CITY COMPANY.

18 days ago

Yayaso

It was a reliable and very worth the money activity for us. The Bosphorus is the most important place you should see.

about 1 month ago

Renedi

It was an affordable and comfortable trip for us. I would especially like to thank guide, she was very hospitable and helpful to us.

about 2 months ago

İmren

It was a wonderful tour; we enjoyed a delicious Turkish coffee and the view of the Bosphorus. The guide was very friendly and informative, and they explained the Bosphorus very well. We'll take part again as a family in the summer.

2 months ago

Dolomiba

We really enjoyed it. Betul was very helpful and took care of us perfectly. The refreshment was really nice. Great value for the money. I recommend it.