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Sunset Luxury Yacht Cruise With Live guide & Snacks

4.9(2,100)Istanbul1 hour
VIATOR4.3(77)TRIPADVISOR4.9(2,023)

Description

Get more out of your time in Istanbul by going on a sunset evening cruise and Daytime Cruise on the Bosphorus strait. As it's a small-group tour, relax and enjoy the personalized service of the onboard crew—including delicious onboard treats such as canapes, snacks. The trip is a great way to see famous sights without being stuck in large crowds. Sail past Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Kucuksu Pavilion, and many more highlights.

Tour Options

Sunset Cruise on luxury Yacht
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Itinerary

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Dolmabahçe Palace is a palace-museum located in İstanbul. The palace was built in the 19th century during the period of Sultan Abdulmecid. After the foundation of Republic, it was used as a Presidential Residence until 1949. The palace was open to diplomatic meetings until 1984 when it became a museum.

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Seen from the Bosphorus cruise, the Bosphorus coastline on the European side resembles a string of villages, each with their own individual character and attractions, and indeed that’s just what it was. Located between down-to-earth Beşiktaş and chichi Kuruçeşme, Ortakoy does what its name suggests and positions itself somewhere in the middle (orta köy means ‘middle village’ in Turkish).

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The Bosphorus Bridge is one of two bridges that spans the Bosphorus Strait, connecting the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. It stretches from Ortakoy on the European side to Beylerbeyi on the Asian side and is sometimes referred to as the First Bosphorus Bridge.

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At the time when ’Hallai’, where the oldest known name of the Baby, whose history goes back to pre-Christian period, is sometimes written in different sources (Challae, Chilai, Khile) and gelen Skallia gelen on the piers, is right there.

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Rumeli Castle (Rumeli Hisarı) is an Ottoman fortress dating to 1452. It was built by Ottoman sultan Mehmed II (Mehmed the Conqueror) in preparation of the conquest of Constantinople. The castle is situated on the shore of the Bosphorus Strait at its narrowest point with approximately 660 meters.

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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is a suspension bridge between Kavacık and Hisarüstü in Istanbul, connecting Asia and Europe for the second time after the Bosphorus Bridge.

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The Anatolian Fortress (Anadolu Hisari) is located in in Beykoz (on the Asian Side), at the narrowest point of the Bosphorus. It was built in 1395 by Beyazit I and is made up of a citadel and its exterior castle walls. After the conquest of Istanbul, it lost much of its strategic importance and was converted into a military hospital. Over time the area around the castle became settled. Today waterfront houses and old mansions are dispersed among the castle's ruins. During restoration work which lasted from 1991-1993 it was converted into a museum however it is not open to the public. Today, Anadolu Hisari is an open-air museum but only outer walls can be visited, and the road passes just through it.

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The Fortress of Rumeli Fortress, located on the European shore of the Bosphorus and in the northernmost district of Istanbul, is a striking monument.

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The Cıragan Palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdulaziz and designed by the architect Sarkis Balyan. It is located in the place of a former wooden summer palace built by Selim Ill in 1800. In the course of the palace's construction the wooden structure and the nearby Besiktas Mevlevihane were destroyed. Cıragan's construction was completed in 1871. The palace is made of marble and is spread out over a total area of 80,000 square meters. After Abdelaziz was deposed, he was imprisoned here for years together with his family. After Murat V was deposed, he was also imprisoned here in a similar fashion for 29 years with his family. After the declaration of the Second Constitutional Monarchy in 1908, the palace was used as the House of Parliament, however it was damaged by fire in 1910. The palace grounds were transferred to the Besiktas Sports Club and were used for some time as the Seref Stadium. Toward the beginning of the 1990's the palace was restored and reopened as a luxury hotel.

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Described by some as a miniature Dolmabahce Palace but without the crowds, the Beylerbeyi Sarayı (Beylerbeyi Palace) was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz to act as an imperial summer residence. With 24 rooms, 6 halls, and a hamam, it would have been quite the summer home, and was also used to entertain visiting dignitaries.

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t literally means "Maiden's Tower" in Turkish. The name comes from a legend: the Byzantine emperor heard a prophecy telling him that his beloved daughter would die at the age of 18 by a snake. So he decided to put her in this tower built on a rock on the Bosphorus isolated from the land thus no snake could kill her.

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The Romanesque style tower was built as Christea Turris (Tower of Christ) in 1348 during an expansion of the Genoese colony in Constantinople. Galata Tower was the tallest building in Istanbul at 219.5 ft (66.9 m) when it was built in 1348.

120 min

Aboard the glass-encased luxury yacht, enjoy the Istanbul’s main attractions at dusk, including the Maiden’s Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Ortakoy Mosque Bosphorus Bridge and much more… Savor a delicious traditional Turkish drink such as demirhindi and canapés as you cruise the strait and delight in the magic of Istanbul’s urban shoreline as night falls.

Highlights

Cookies with delicious Turkish baklava
Luxury yacht decorated with passengers' comfort in mind
Daily prepared fresh season fruits plate
Delicious canapés and snacks served aboard
Professional English speaking guide
Homemade lemonade

What's included

Included
Cookies with delicious Turkish baklava
Luxury yacht decorated with passengers' comfort in mind
Daily prepared fresh season fruits plate
Delicious canapés and snacks served aboard
Professional English speaking guide
Homemade lemonade
Not included
Hotel Pick - Up / Drop Off
Private Yacht

Traveller Ratings

4.9
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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(2,100)

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Angie_L
August 6, 2026
Not so luxury for the money

There was something wrong with the mic and I couldn’t hear half the commentary it was also very busy so no seating available upstairs outside the luxury element was missing sitting on a hard dining chair for 2 hrs. Downstairs inside.

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Camper44280939376
August 6, 2026
Book the tour without hesitation

This experience was truly magical. The regular ferry is one thing but the full tour of European then Asian side of Istanbul was truly amazing with this tour. We saw dolphins, we had nice snacks (platter of fruits, baklavas, juice, water) they were really generous, that was more than just snacks. The tour guide was very kind and she answered me instantly when i wasn’t sure about the meeting point. I would do it again and again. The sunset makes everything magical

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rimar759
August 6, 2026
Wonderful

I had a lot of fun and it was a new experience for me I am glad I booked

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933kileyl
August 6, 2026
Great Sunset Cruise

Great experience and nice boat.

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i0nutge0rgianc
August 5, 2026
Wonderful experience

Realy the best experience! Recomand

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E4975EFmonicar
August 5, 2026
Good

Good experience. Sunset time is ideal.

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Kylie B
August 5, 2026
Sunset cruise

It was a lovely afternoon sailing around, the snacks and drinks were great and very attentive. The cute dog on the boat was a huge plus. But it felt a bit chaotic getting on the boat and we couldn’t hear/understand the person giving info over the mic. Not sure if we’d call it luxury but was a really nice afternoon and quite good value for what we paid.

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G8925QYdaniels
August 5, 2026
Not what we expected.

We had a nice time and enjoyed the boat ride. However, they market the tour as "small group" and "intimate," but we were 30-40 people, Further, the photos do not match the boat we were on, the furniture was not "luxury." Overall, it was fine for $40 per person, but not what we were expecting from the description.

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michaelpA975VF
August 3, 2026
Great cruise, once onboard

The cruise was great, but there was no sign at the meeting point and I was convinced I had been left behind despite arriving 20 minutes early. Boran, the guide, did an excellent job and the timing was perfect for many pictures.

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jeremybbreynolds
July 31, 2026
Intimate Cruise of the Bosphorus

Great experience with friendly staff. Family friendly for our buzzsaw of a toddler. Highly recommend.

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