Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show in Istanbul
Description
Cruise between Europe and Asia on one of Istanbul’s most popular evening experiences. Enjoy a 3-hour Bosphorus Dinner Cruise featuring dinner, Turkish cultural performances, belly dancing, a whirling dervish ceremony, folk dances, and a live DJ. Sail past illuminated landmarks including Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, and Maiden’s Tower while choosing from different seating, menu, and beverage packages to match your travel style and budget. • 3-hour Bosphorus Dinner Cruise in Istanbul • Turkish Night Show featuring traditional dances and live entertainment • See illuminated landmarks including Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, and Maiden’s Tower • Multiple seating, menu, and beverage packages available • Optional hotel pickup from selected central Istanbul districts
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Itinerary
Dolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosphorus, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and 1909 to 1922.
Beylerbeyi meaning "Lord of Lords", is located in the Beylerbeyi neighbourhood of Üsküdar district in Istanbul, at the Asian side of the Bosphorus. An Imperial Ottoman summer residence built in the 1860s, it is now situated immediately north of the 1973 Bosphorus Bridge.
The Bosphorus Bridge, known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge and unofficially as the First Bridge, is one of the three suspension bridges spanning the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, thus connecting Europe and Asia. The bridge extends between Ortaköy and Beylerbeyi.
Rumelihisarı or Boğazkesen Castle is a medieval fortress located in Istanbul, on a series of hills on the European banks of the Bosphorus. The fortress also lends its name to the immediate neighborhood around it in the city's Sarıyer district.
The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge, is a bridge in Istanbul, spanning the Bosphorus strait. When completed in 1988, it was the 5th-longest suspension bridge span in the world; today it is the 24th.
Ortaköy Mosque, officially the Büyük Mecidiye Camii in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey, is situated at the waterside of the Ortaköy pier square, one of the most popular locations on the Bosphorus.
The Maiden's Tower, also known as Leander's Tower since the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower lying on a small islet located at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait 200 m from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
FREE hotel pick-up and drop-off are available from selected hotels in central Istanbul. Your exact pick-up time will be provided on the day of the tour, usually between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM, depending on your hotel location. Estimated pick-up times: • Merter – Topkapı: 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM • Fındıkzade – Aksaray – Laleli – Beyazıt: 7:15 PM – 7:45 PM • Sultanahmet: 7:15 PM – 7:45 PM • Sirkeci: 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM • Tepebaşı – Şişhane: 7:15 PM – 7:45 PM • Taksim – Talimhane – Maçka: 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM • Şişli – Nişantaşı: 7:15 PM – 7:45 PM • Ortaköy: 7:00 PM – 7:10 PM • Beşiktaş – Mecidiyeköy: 7:15 PM – 7:30 PM Please note that pick-up times are approximate and may be affected by Istanbul traffic conditions. Guests staying outside our complimentary transfer area may be offered a paid transfer service, subject to availability. For last-minute bookings, complimentary hotel transfers cannot be guaranteed. In such cases, guests may be asked to meet directly at the departure pier.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(250)
An upmarket tourist trip. Lovely boat nice food and great entertainment. Great way to travel on the Bosphorus
Boat was great. Food was naff. Driver was abysmal. He didn't speak English on a tour listed as "English guide", he was 45 minutes late, and when he picked us up, some guy went to the toilet and took a while, the driver responded by shouting at his sister so much she and her friend left the bus, then he drove off without them
We are truly sorry for the negative impression this situation left on you, but we must clarify that your description does not reflect the professional conduct of our drivers or our service standards. Your driver was assigned only for transportation and not as a tour guide — the “English guide” listed refers to the onboard experience, not the transfer. According to our records, your pickup was delayed due to another guest’s extended stop, not by the driver’s negligence. We understand it caused frustration, but shouting or unprofessional behavior is not acceptable in our team, and we are investigating this claim seriously. We appreciate your understanding that Istanbul traffic and shared transfers can sometimes cause timing issues, but we take all guest feedback seriously and will ensure this situation is reviewed properly. Best regards,
Rude and aggressive staff terrible food beef kebab was all fat and tastless tiny portion. Waiter poor your treatedmore like a nuisance than a customer. Dont buy the limited drink package you get 2 drinks each. Dancers were ok 👍 just terrible service
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. The limited drink package includes exactly two beverages per guest, as clearly stated in the tour details. We’ll review your comments about the food and service with our team — this is not the standard we aim to provide. We appreciate that you still enjoyed the dancers, and we’ll use your feedback to improve both the quality of our meals and our staff training.
Excellent night out with good food and entertaining Turkish show with belly dancing. Good services and beautiful night scenes.
Thank you for your wonderful review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent night on board and enjoyed the food, Turkish show, and beautiful night views of Istanbul. Your kind words about our service mean a lot to us. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable Bosphorus evening! 🚢✨
The food was good but the music was too loud. It would have been nice to have a little more time to be outside to see the views without eating. It would also be better to disembark at a different time or place from the other boats because it was too crowded back on shore when it was finished.
Thank you for sharing your experience! 🌟 We’re glad you enjoyed the food and the beautiful Bosphorus views. Your suggestions about the music volume, having more time outside, and staggering disembarkation are very valuable — we’ll pass them along to our team to improve the experience. We hope to host you again for an even better evening on the Bosphorus! 🚢✨
Food was very good. Music was too loud. Otherwise, enjoyed it. Nice seeing the city lit up for night.
Thank you very much for your review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the dinner and the magical views of Istanbul at night. We also appreciate your feedback about the music volume — we’ll share this with our team to ensure an even better balance for future guests. We hope to welcome you back on board again! 🚢✨
The show on the boat was great. It ran from 8:45 to 10:45. The hotel pick up was poorly organized and was late by one hour. I was not given any return trip contact neither. Anything on the boat was great. Anything before and after the boat were not professional,
Thank you for your feedback regarding your Bosphorus dinner cruise experience. We're delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the show and your time on the boat. We strive to make the on-board experience truly exceptional. We take pride in being among the best for Istanbul dinner cruises, and while we are committed to providing excellent service, please understand that heavy evening traffic in Istanbul and unforeseen delays due to guest timing can sometimes be challenging to navigate. Many of our guests find it convenient to arrange their own transportation to the port, as options like taxis, buses, the metro, and even a pleasant walk along the coast are readily available. We appreciate your valuable comments and hope to welcome you back for another wonderful experience on the Bosphorus.
this is not as what we expected. The food was average but the show was indeed very disappointing. We would not recommend this tour.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re sorry to hear the experience didn’t meet your expectations. While many of our guests enjoy the variety of performances and flavors of Turkish cuisine, we understand that preferences can vary. Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with our team to help us improve both the entertainment and dining experience.
Trip of 3.5 hours took only 2.5 hours, so 1 hour less than stated. Food was terrible and cold. White wine was not drinkable, so we stopped ordering wine. Music was so loud that you could not speak to your opposite co-travellers or the one next to you. Very poor dancing. one guy was supposed to be a Derwisj-dancer. Oh my God, it had nothing to do with the so famous Derwisj-dancing. The excursion was not worth the money.
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. The cruise duration can sometimes be slightly adjusted due to weather or sea traffic, but it should not have fallen short by a full hour — we’ll investigate this further. We regret that the food and wine were disappointing and that the volume of the music affected your ability to enjoy the evening. Your comments about the dance performance, especially the whirling dervish, are also taken seriously, as we aim to present authentic cultural shows. Your experience clearly did not reflect the quality we strive to provide, and we will be reviewing this with our team. Thank you again for your honesty.
The dinner was great. The music they played , the shows , and the performances were all amazing. Highly recommended!!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the dinner, music, and performances. Your recommendation means a lot to us — we hope to welcome you back on board again soon for another magical night on the Bosphorus!
