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Sunset Luxury Yacht Cruise With Live guide & Snacks

4.9(2,039)Istanbul1 hour
VIATOR4.3(72)TRIPADVISOR4.9(1,967)

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

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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(2,039)

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Daria_E
July 7, 2026
Thank you for a great time

Great food, lovely vibes, great service. Wonderful way to see the city. The whole experience was organised really well.

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philgF7066JP
July 7, 2026
Bosphorus evening cruise

Nice evening cruise. Good communication after booking. Nice boat. Basic snacks/drinks provided. Tour guide is good. Cute dog on board

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Freedom17308842338
July 5, 2026
Beautiful Experience

It was such a pleasant experience and lovely way to end our trip to Istanbul. I highly recommend it! It is relaxing and you get to see the whole city.

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shahibas2019
July 3, 2026
Okay. . .

Tour guide was good (ceren), difficult to find pickup, no cold drinks available and dog on yacht which would be good to know beforehand for those who don't want to be around dogs. Also too long and not very enjoyable, wouldn't class this as a luxury tour.

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W4571MLsanders
July 3, 2026
Bosphorus Night Tour

Nice tour especially in the evening, lovely way to see the city.

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Nicky D
July 1, 2026
Great memories for us but could have been more enriching

The crew members (including Oscar the Pomeranian on board) were super friendly. The boat was neat and clean. Our guide Ceren was energetic and engaging in conversations. But I wish her intro to the city full of history and legend could have been more instead of only pointing out individual buildings with historical significance and staying at that. I’m sure there could be more legends and stories that can be told about the city overall. Nicky

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Jack C
June 29, 2026
Wonderful boat tour!!

The boat ride during the sunset was amazing! The tour guide was very informative and gave us insights into all the major landmarks we sailed past. Would recommend!

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E6415REethank
June 29, 2026
Unmissable sunset cruise experience

My friend and I had a great sunset cruise with a very friendly crew, informative guide, and very cute boat pup to keep us company. The snacks and lemonade were great refreshments and it was a really special way to see many historic landmarks from the water, and we even got to see dolphins behind the boat briefly! 10/10 highly recommend, bring cash for a tip as the crew and guide definitely deserve it.

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lynda_s
June 29, 2026
Scenic sunset cruise

Difficult to find meeting point allow extra time cruise very enjoyable guide was also very knowledgeable

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Guillermo M
June 28, 2026
Great experience! Highly recommended

Beautiful view, nice Yacht! It’s a must

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