Bosphorus Yacht Cruise: Istanbul Landmarks Tour

Embark on a two-hour yacht cruise along the Bosphorus in Istanbul. Marvel at the city’s landmarks, enjoy snacks and drinks, and create unforgettable memories.

Duration: 2 hours, 5 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Karakoy Rihtim - This is our meeting point. Our guide will wait for you at the wooden port with company flag. For the meeting point, after the Galata bridge turn to the left on the Karakoy side. From this point our yacht will sail Bosphorus Strait from the Europe and Asian side of the city, tour will take about 2 hours.
What's Included
  • Audioguide application in 6 languages
  • Bottled water
  • Plate of Fresh Seasonal Fruits
  • Tea and coffee
  • Mixed Nuts
  • Home Made mini Pizza
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Welcome aboard our yacht! We are embarking on a two-hour sunset or daytime small group (16 people) yacht cruise along the Bosphorus, where you will experience Istanbul from a completely different perspective. From the deck of our snow white yacht, you will have the opportunity to behold nearly all of Istanbul’s major landmarks: Dolmabahce Palace,…

Location
Bi Balık Karaköy
Yemeniciler Caddesi
15 minutes before tour starts please get ready in front of the “Bi Balik Karakoy” restaraunt , this restaurant is in 1 min walking distance from the boarding point Look for company white flag with red letters “STAMBULTOUR”
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katie_h
Oct 15, 2025
Sunset Serenity on the Bosphorus - Istanbul’s skyline never looked more magical than from the deck of our sunset boat tour down the Bosphorus Strait. As the city’s minarets and palaces glowed in golden light, the gentle waves carried us between continents—Europe on one side, Asia on the other. It was breathtaking. What truly elevated the experience, though, was our hostess Tuğba. She was incredibly attentive, striking the perfect balance between professionalism and warmth. From the moment we boarded, she made sure everyone felt welcome and comfortable. Whether it was offering blankets as the evening breeze picked up or volunteering to take photos for us, her presence added a personal touch that made the tour feel intimate and special. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Istanbul. The views are unforgettable, and if you're lucky enough to have the same hostess (Tuğba), you're in for a truly memorable evening.
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Yasmin_a
Sep 6, 2025
Relaxing experience - We really enjoyed our boat ride and the fruits that were offered in the boat. Our tour guide Tugba was hospitable. The ride was quiet with no loud music. We didn’t realize the Audio tour option until a passenger told us. It would be nice if the guide reminded everyone before departure as we have been running around the city and didn’t have time to review details in advance.
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511kseniiaz
Aug 10, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - We had an absolutely amazing boat tour with Tugba as our guide! She was warm, friendly, and full of fascinating stories and insights that made the trip so much more than just a scenic ride. The route was beautiful, the atmosphere on board was relaxed, and Tugba’s energy made everyone feel welcome and engaged. Everything was well-organized, from start to finish, and you could tell she genuinely loves what she does. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting — you’ll leave with great memories and a smile!
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Mohammed
Jul 7, 2025
Excellent cruise - It was excellent. Staff Toba was really welcoming! She really took care of everyone on board also offered us tea & coffee numerous times.
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U5783bwjulienr
Jun 27, 2025
👌 - Welcome, not on each other, chill, we loved this tour on the Bosphorus, between Europe and Asia. Nice hyphen.
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Glenn_b
May 18, 2025
Above average quality for a fair price. Service and snacks excellent. - Tubga was our liaison. She was very nice, brought second servings of tea & mixed nuts, handed out blankets as the sun went down and passengers got chilly. She was very attentive. The trip was 2 hours. It comes with an app to download that describes the surrounding buildings (so no person on the boat announcing information). Some folks disliked this but I found it helpful to reduce the noise and can be done at my own pace. The snacks were delicious. Fresh strawberries, cherries, pears, and green apples. The mini pizzas were approximately 3 inches in diameter, and were definitely mini, but tasty. There is also a bathroom onboard the boat. I would say this trip is not wheelchair friendly or those that have extreme difficulty walking. When it comes to finding the meeting point, the tour communicated to me via WhatsApp with screenshots and a Google maps pinpoint location, which was very accurate. I had no problems finding the location. Overall, I liked the two hour boat ride, enjoyed the sunset views of Bosporus strait, and seeing the beautiful buildings. I would 10 out of 10 recommend again. I felt the price was fair for the quality of the experience.
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Tomaskam14
May 4, 2025
A leisurely cruise on the Bosphorus - My girlfriend and I booked a day cruise on the Bosphorus. We wanted a comfortable boat with only a small group of fellow passengers. This cruise met our expectations. The weather was beautiful, the service attentive, and seeing the beauty of Istanbul from the sea was extremely enjoyable.
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Mahesh_p
May 3, 2025
We did the sunset tour... - We did the sunset tour and had a wonderful evening. We appreciated the small size, which meant there was plenty of space to sit and watch the beautiful scenery. Tugba, our guide was very helpful and offered to take pictures with good backgrounds. The refreshments were good. All in all, we would recommend this tour.
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Pazzo76
May 3, 2025
Angenehme Tour .. getyourguide .. top - Good boat .. the tour was comfortable .. Food and drinks ok .. the app with explanations top .. wlan could have been better .. tugba and her team were super nice .. Clear recommendation
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Katrina_k
Oct 6, 2025
Lovely tour of the Bosporus - Lovely boat trip on the Bosporus - one hour north and another south with great sunset views. Excellent crew and nice snacks (great fruit and nuts … pizza was a bit so-so). No guide or explanation of the sites as far as I could tell although it didn’t really matter a whole lot.
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From $46
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).