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
Tips

Details

Afternoon Bosphorus yacht cruise from Kabataş Pier, departing at 13:00, offers a blend of Istanbul’s skyline, history, and a traditional Turkish coffee experience on board. Sail along the European shore toward the second bridge, passing landmarks like Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and Rumeli Fortress, while your guide shares stories of the city’s past. A live 7–10 minute demonstration reveals the rituals behind Turkish coffee, followed by a tasting with Turkish delight. The route then crosses to the Asian side, past waterfront mansions, and pauses near the Maiden’s Tower for photo opportunities. The tour returns to Kabataş Pier, combining scenic cruising, cultural insight, and onboard hospitality in one afternoon.

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
Similar offers for today
Return to the excursion

Online Booking

Departure: Ömer Avni, İskele Yolu No:30, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
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
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
• 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
Ask a question

Reviews by travellers

4.9 out of 5
787 reviews
591
76
0
0
0
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.
about 21 hours ago
Yayaso
It was a reliable and very worth the money activity for us. The Bosphorus is the most important place you should see.
9 days ago
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.
12 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.
13 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.
22 days 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 2 months 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.
2 months ago
Tarran
Simply amazing.
2 months ago
Route details changed.
More info
Starting point of the tour
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.