BOSPHORUS
The Bosphorus classics.
The 10 most popular sunset cruises in Istanbul. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you'll pay.
90-minute Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü with an included smartphone audio guide, plus 4 PM and 5 PM sunset sailings.
“Worth it. App can go a bit crazy if you don’t have internet.”
2-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with snacks, tea, and golden-hour views of Dolmabahçe and Maiden’s Tower. Small-group feel.
“Well spent money! The guide and crew were very friendly and informative. Great views during sunset. Highly recommended!”
A 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise with live English narration, included snacks and hot drinks, and prime views of Istanbul’s bridges and palaces.
“Wonderful cruise, we liked it. It was the best way to finish the first day in Istambul with sunset over Bosforus.”
A budget-friendly Istanbul cruise linking Europe and Asia, passing major palaces and fortresses, with an optional sunset slot at 6:30 PM.
“Very good, the 2 hour day trip is good if you want to see beautiful scenic bhospherous in daylight.”
Small-group Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş with tea, snacks, warm blankets, and classic landmarks on both sides of Istanbul.
“This was the perfect way to end our time in Istanbul. Beautiful, informative cruise. Our guide, Murak, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. It was a great way to see and learn more about Istanbul, both the European and Asian sides. We loved the free delicious snacks and drinks including baklava and Turkish tea, and really…”
A 2-hour small-group Bosphorus yacht cruise with a live guide, sunset views, snacks, tea/coffee, and fruit plus canapés.
“Fantastic trip, lovely staff and guide. Very informative and unbelievable views, tea and blankets for cold weather.”
A 2-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with hotel transfers, small-group views, and included Turkish snacks and tea.
“Staff were extremely friendly Snacks just kept coming and were good Being able to take our own drinks was a great bonus”
Istanbul Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with live English guide, canapés, fruit, lemonade or juice, plus landmark views from two continents.
“It was a very enlightening tour. Our tour guide Robert was very informative on the historic sites along the river. He knew of the Asian side and the European side facts.”
Morning or sunset cruise on the Bosphorus and Golden Horn with hotel pickup, coffee and tea, and an audio guide for classic Istanbul views.
“Transportation from pick up point and back needs improvement. Guide should be more often guiding”
A 2-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with transfers, snacks, and drinks. Choose sunset with a guide or night with a violinist.
“HAN was very polite and experienced on his profession! Great job!”
