Private Istanbul Cruise
A private Istanbul cruise is a unique and exclusive way to experience the beauty of Istanbul from the water.
Activities and tickets
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Popular
4.7
1430 reviews
Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxurious Yacht
Have a relaxing evening on a luxury yacht, admiring the stunning evening lights of Istanbul's celebrated towers, bridges, and landmarks, narrated by an informative and entertaining tour guide.
Group
to 2 hrs 30 min
Tomorrow at 18:00
Mon, 20 Apr, 18:00
from€50
per person
4.7
982 reviews
Private Bosphorus Strait Sightseeing Yacht Cruise
Escape the hustle of Istanbul with return ferry tickets across the Marmara Sea to the Princes' Islands. Arrive at Büyükada (Big Island) where you can admire the magnificent old villas, rent a bike, and explore the historic sights at your own pace.
Private
14 persons
2 hrs
Tomorrow at 08:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
€213.28
per trip
4.9
1110 reviews
Bosphorus Private Yacht Tour with Turkish Breakfast
Cruise between Europe and Asia and take in Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks from the water in a calm, comfortable atmosphere!
Private
10 persons
2 hrs
Tomorrow at 10:15
Mon, 20 Apr, 10:15
€500
per trip
4.7
1080 reviews
2-Hour Bosphorus Boat Luxury Yacht Cruise
njoy waterfront views of historic houses, villas, and palaces while relaxing in a refined onboard setting.
Group
2 hrs
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
€550
per person
Off-season
Off-season
4.9
719 reviews
Private Guided Yacht Cruise with Snacks
Experience Istanbul's iconic sights from the comfort of a private yacht cruise. Enjoy a fruit plate, soft drinks, and desserts as you cruise past Ortaköy Mosque and the Dolmabahçe Palace.
Private
15 persons
2 hrs
€303.20
per trip
How do excursions differ?
Private excursions
Private excursions - the guide will conduct an excursion only for you and your friends.
Group excursions
Group excursions - the guide forms a group. Other tourists will learn new things with you.
Small group
Small group – small group with possibility to maintain a comfortable distance between the participants.
Reviews
Susan
It was so lovely and the food was amazing!
Mario
Everything was wonderful! Great hospitality and super good and plentiful food! Super recommended!
Ludi
We are thrilled! The boat is excellent and the guide! We were lucky even with the weather, thank you!!!
Philip
What an experience. The best way to see Istanbul. We were picked up in an amazing yacht and taken along the European and Asian coastlines of the city. The crew couldn’t have been more attentive and friendly, providing us with wonderful hospitality. It is great to be able to see all the sights from a different angle that you wouldn’t appreciate if just walking. We had a lovely sunny day which made it even better. Highly recommended.
Vuipaze
It was a beautiful evening on the water, the boat is excellent
Gunel G.
All liked it. Time flew by unnoticed. Excellent dinner. Good English speaking guide. Everything was at a high level.
Eliom
The boat ride was beautiful and very private.
Aysun B.
Amazing katamaran style yacht, with an attentive crew and great guide. We enjoyed two hours of amazing views of the Bosphorus with a historical overview being narrated by our experienced guide. We enjoyed a good fish and meat dinner at sunset while admiring the eclectic beauty of private mansions along the banks of the Straight. We were also able to connect our phone to a big Bluetooth speaker so that we could have our very own soundtrack for this private cruise. I definitely recommend!
Bastian H.
Had an amazing experience on the yacht tour. Easy to purchase the tix online. The luxurious pick up and drop vehicle was very comfortable and convenient as it picked us up and dropped us off from our hotel. The guide was very knowledgeable and spoke Spanish and 4 other languages. The on board food and beverages were elegant and delicious but pricy alcohol (bring your own) Would defined recommend this amazing private tour!! :)
Oskar N.
The entire experience was amazing. We wanted a sushi dinner with dry white wine during the 2 hour cruise and the team handled everything. I texted our order, and they had everything ready on the boat for us. Throughout the cruise they were attentive and excellent hosts. The boat was in great condition and the right size for the choppy waters of the Bosphorus, smaller boats would rock and bob with the waves much more. Would absolutely recommend.
Stephan R.
Great organization, uncomplicated handling, on time, delicious food, unforgettable moment at night at the Bosphorus Bridge.
Austeria
Unique experience and excellent service! We were delighted; it was the highlight of our trip to Istanbul. The guide was very knowledgeable and attentive, and the boat was exceptionally luxurious.
Diana B.
The experience was wonderful, Erdem and the crew were absolutely fantastic! Got to learn a lot about Istanbul and its history and got to try a great Turkish breakfast and coffee. I recommend a lot! It’s a must here in Istanbul
Cem
I rented it for my girlfriend's birthday. Everything was perfect. The yacht was incredibly large. It far exceeded my expectations. Thank you.
Travers
Having the yacht to ourselves was great. Snacks, fruits, and drinks were a very nice touch and the guide Erdem was very informative. The captain and staff were friendly and great, overall a wonderful experience to see all of Istanbul peacefully. Thank you!
Balavoo
I will definitely come back here again. Thank you Golden City Tours.
Alizée
If you want to go on a cruise, I totally recommend this one! It was magical, and being in a small group made it even more so! The guide was incredibly kind and the breakfast was delicious!
Eylem
Tugba gave us great advice. Breakfast was also very tasty.
Serenida
Tugba (guide) was very friendly and the atmosphere cozy
Susan
It was so lovely and the food was amazing!
Mario
Everything was wonderful! Great hospitality and super good and plentiful food! Super recommended!
Ludi
We are thrilled! The boat is excellent and the guide! We were lucky even with the weather, thank you!!!
Philip
What an experience. The best way to see Istanbul. We were picked up in an amazing yacht and taken along the European and Asian coastlines of the city. The crew couldn’t have been more attentive and friendly, providing us with wonderful hospitality. It is great to be able to see all the sights from a different angle that you wouldn’t appreciate if just walking. We had a lovely sunny day which made it even better. Highly recommended.
Vuipaze
It was a beautiful evening on the water, the boat is excellent
Gunel G.
All liked it. Time flew by unnoticed. Excellent dinner. Good English speaking guide. Everything was at a high level.
Eliom
The boat ride was beautiful and very private.
Aysun B.
Amazing katamaran style yacht, with an attentive crew and great guide. We enjoyed two hours of amazing views of the Bosphorus with a historical overview being narrated by our experienced guide. We enjoyed a good fish and meat dinner at sunset while admiring the eclectic beauty of private mansions along the banks of the Straight. We were also able to connect our phone to a big Bluetooth speaker so that we could have our very own soundtrack for this private cruise. I definitely recommend!
Bastian H.
Had an amazing experience on the yacht tour. Easy to purchase the tix online. The luxurious pick up and drop vehicle was very comfortable and convenient as it picked us up and dropped us off from our hotel. The guide was very knowledgeable and spoke Spanish and 4 other languages. The on board food and beverages were elegant and delicious but pricy alcohol (bring your own) Would defined recommend this amazing private tour!! :)
Oskar N.
The entire experience was amazing. We wanted a sushi dinner with dry white wine during the 2 hour cruise and the team handled everything. I texted our order, and they had everything ready on the boat for us. Throughout the cruise they were attentive and excellent hosts. The boat was in great condition and the right size for the choppy waters of the Bosphorus, smaller boats would rock and bob with the waves much more. Would absolutely recommend.
Stephan R.
Great organization, uncomplicated handling, on time, delicious food, unforgettable moment at night at the Bosphorus Bridge.
Austeria
Unique experience and excellent service! We were delighted; it was the highlight of our trip to Istanbul. The guide was very knowledgeable and attentive, and the boat was exceptionally luxurious.
Diana B.
The experience was wonderful, Erdem and the crew were absolutely fantastic! Got to learn a lot about Istanbul and its history and got to try a great Turkish breakfast and coffee. I recommend a lot! It’s a must here in Istanbul
Cem
I rented it for my girlfriend's birthday. Everything was perfect. The yacht was incredibly large. It far exceeded my expectations. Thank you.
Travers
Having the yacht to ourselves was great. Snacks, fruits, and drinks were a very nice touch and the guide Erdem was very informative. The captain and staff were friendly and great, overall a wonderful experience to see all of Istanbul peacefully. Thank you!
Balavoo
I will definitely come back here again. Thank you Golden City Tours.
Alizée
If you want to go on a cruise, I totally recommend this one! It was magical, and being in a small group made it even more so! The guide was incredibly kind and the breakfast was delicious!
Eylem
Tugba gave us great advice. Breakfast was also very tasty.
Serenida
Tugba (guide) was very friendly and the atmosphere cozy
Susan
It was so lovely and the food was amazing!
Mario
Everything was wonderful! Great hospitality and super good and plentiful food! Super recommended!
Ludi
We are thrilled! The boat is excellent and the guide! We were lucky even with the weather, thank you!!!
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