Top Istanbul Dining Experiences - page 4

Enjoy Istanbul on a private luxurious yacht. Lotus Yacht’s professional crew will take care of your needs on board. Take plenty of photos during your tour, starting at Bebek Sahili, a popular nightlife area, and moving into Rumeli Fortress. See religious landmarks including the mosque of Ortakoy and Hagia Sophia Mosque as you pass by while on board.

Get out of your kebab rut on this private walking food tour of Karakoy and Kadikoy, exploring both European and Asian sides of the city. Roam through markets that most travelers miss, with all tastings included for a seamless experience. Dig into a Turkish breakfast spread, experience the city’s coffee culture, and indulge in sweet treats like baclava— with a guide on hand to steer you toward the best spots.

Behold the magnificent Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque on this 4-hour small-group guided walking tour of Istanbul’s best monuments. You will delve into the complex culture of Istanbul as you discover its famous monuments intertwined history. Not only will you see the beauty of Hagia Sophia Museum and Blue Mosque but explore the Hippodrome of Constantinople and the German Fountain. People are limited to 15 on this tour, so you can receive more personalized attention from your guide.

Get a taste of Turkish culture and see the city from the water on this night-time dinner cruise. Depart from your European-side hotel and sail down Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait. Admire the views of Ottoman palaces and transcontinental bridges. Enjoy dinner and watch a Turkish Night show featuring belly dancing, folk dancing, a henna ceremony, and more.

This combination tour in Istanbul gives you the chance to see different sides of the city with logistics planned for you so you don't have to worry about booking your own transportation. On a Bosphorus cruise, admire views of city sights such as Dolmabahce Palace and Maiden's Tower. You'll see more attractions on a bus tour, plus enjoy a cable car ride at Pierre Loti Tepesi.

Make the most of an evening in Istanbul with a scenic dinner cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. See Istanbul’s palaces, mosques and bridges from the water. Choose from a package that includes soft drinks or alcoholic drinks. Stay entertained on board with shows featuring belly dancers, folk dancers, and more.

Cruise along the landmark lined waters of the Bosphorus Strait and stroll through the entrancing Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar during this 3-hour guided tour in Istanbul. On this tour, you will discover the bazaar’s abundant spices such as cardamom, mint, cinnamon, and have free time to explore on your own. Then, learn about Istanbul’s history from your expert guide as you set course for a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait. Aboard the ship, enjoy glimpses of famous Istanbul monuments like the impressive Rumeli Hisari Fortress and Dolmabahçe Palace.

Admire beautiful architecture and capture stunning views of illustrious palaces during a full-day tour in Istanbul including a Bosphorus cruise. Aboard a cozy coach explore the highlights of Istanbul including the Walls of Constantinople, views of the Golden Horn and witness the lively Spice Bazaar on foot. You will then experience a must-do in Istanbul, a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise. The cruise concludes with a visit to the beautiful Dolmabahce Palace where Istanbul’s late sultans once resided. Plus, you will gaze over this east-meets-west city for eye-popping views at Yeditepe or Çamlıca Hill.

Enjoy a night on the Bosphorus Strait filled with belly dancing and Anatolian folk music during this 3-hour dinner cruise from Istanbul. This Bosphorus dinner cruise traverses over the strait’s beautiful evening waters and passes Istanbul’s best sights. See the illuminated Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and Blue Mosque as you watch a traditional performance and savor great food and drinks.

Discover Istanbul’s delectable bites and illuminated sights by night on this food tour. Alongside a knowledgeable guide, head to the bustling Taksim Square, home to the mighty Monument to the Republic, in order to sample Turkish specialties from multiple eateries. Feast on Turkish dishes like icli kofte (spiced meat and nuts), sample an authentic Turkish kebab, and satisfy your sweet tooth with baklava, a traditional Turkish dessert. Round-trip hotel transport is included on this small-group tour, limited to 14 food lovers.

Enjoy a dinner between two continents on this Bosphorus dinner cruise. Travel from your hotel to the boat in an air-conditioned minivan and sample a meal of local Turkish cuisine. Afterwards, watch an onboard show featuring traditional Turkish music, belly dancing, folk tunes, and a DJ performance. Sample unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks.

You will be picked up from your hotel around 19:00-19:30 transfer to boat. We are offering a luxurious dinner cruise night out in Istanbul. Enjoy delicious gourmet foods while you dance with the panaromic view of the Bosphorus that separates the two continents Europe and Asia. Enjoy as you cruise The Bosphorus and see historical places like Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy, Rumeli Forthress , Fatih Bridge , Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden's Tower and also Istanbuls very famous night clubs as you wine and dine the night away. No other Istanbul experience can match this unique combination of romantic ambiance. We combine fresh food with unparalleled views of Istanbul and live entertainment to create Istanbul's leading Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. After the dinner you can enjoy the entertaining music provided by professional DJ and traditional show programs or simply relax with a drink and enjoy the view.

Learning to make anything with new people creates a unique bond between people. Instead of only the feeling of just travelling in a city, you get to feel to be a part of the city and culture at its highest. We try to make people have these feelings through creative at-home experiences. Because we believe that feeling at home and being made feel at home creates a very genuine bond. Çiğ köfte, a very traditional Southeastern Turkish dish, fits to what we try at LokalBond. Çiğ köfte got popular as being a Turkish vegeterian street food. However, in reality, it is a home food where a lot of people gathers and watches it being prepared. At this experience, you will be a part of the cooking team and knead Çiğ Köfte with locals. Then throw it to the ceilings to see if it sticks to see its stiffness. This is also a part of the tradition, but of course we won't do it due to hygiene reasons. Come, join us at our home for an original Çiğ Köfte session. Come as a guest, leave as a friend!

Make the most of a night in Istanbul without juggling restaurant reservations, taxis, and show tickets. This all-inclusive cruise along the Bosphorus Strait bundles dinner, drinks, live folk and belly dancing, and hotel transfers into one seamless experience. Sail past illuminated Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks while you dine—an easy, cost-effective way to combine sightseeing and nightlife in one memorable evening.

As you step onto the Bosphorus cruise, the city lights reflect off the water, setting the stage for an unforgettable night. A warm welcome awaits as you're guided to your reserved table, where the evening kicks off with delicious appetizers, followed by your main course, perfectly paired with stunning views of Istanbul’s skyline. Then, the magic begins—whirling dervishes spin gracefully, folk dancers move to the rhythm of tradition, and a mesmerizing belly dancer takes the stage, captivating the crowd. Outside, the Bosphorus glows as you sail past majestic palaces, illuminated bridges, and two continents meeting under the stars. As the DJ turns up the music, the energy shifts—guests laugh, dance, and celebrate, creating memories that will last a lifetime. For two thrilling hours, you cruise through history, culture, and entertainment, wrapped in the magic of Istanbul’s most breathtaking sights.

Step into a fascinating world of Ottoman sultans, courtiers, and harems on this half-day tour of Istanbul. Explore the grounds of Dolmabahçe Palace (ticket not included), a 19th-century court surrounded by manicured grounds, and then cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, spotting iconic towers, palaces, mosques, and fortifications along the shoreline. Start your day with a traditional breakfast included to fuel your exploration.

Spend the evening sailing up the Bosphorus on this group dinner cruise. Transfer from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and board the yacht. Admire views of the city at dusk from the water and tuck into a full dinner onboard. See the Ottoman summer palaces that line the Bosphorus on your cruise.

Istanbul’s bridges, palaces, and minarets look their best from the water at night. Enjoy a magical view as you sail between Europe and Asia on this Bosphorus dinner cruise. As well as a delicious meal, take in live shows, including a belly dancer and folk performances, for a truly cultural experience. Choose between dinner with soft drinks or dinner with two alcoholic drinks; upgrade for the ease of round-trip transfers.

Enjoy a memorable evening on the Bosphorus—and pair a sit-down meal with a range of traditional Turkish folk performances—on this dinner cruise. Following hotel pickup, hop aboard your vessel, find your seat, and sail off into the night. Enjoy unlimited soft and alcoholic drinks to complement your meal, and take in a range of performances, from whirling dervishes and a reenactment of an Ottoman battle to folk dancing, belly dancing, and beyond.

A dinner cruise on the Bosphorus provides evening views of Istanbul for a different perspective of the city. As you travel along this waterway that leads to the Black Sea, you'll enjoy food, drinks, and a live show on board.

Seeing Istanbul’s landmarks from the shore can be crowded and rushed, making it hard to fully enjoy the views. This evening Bosphorus cruise solves that by letting you relax on the water while gliding past Bogazici Bridge, Ciragan Palace, and Anatolian Fortress. Enjoy a buffet dinner and onboard entertainment while taking in the city lights at a leisurely pace.

Cruising on the Bosphorus is a must during any trip to Istanbul—and this breakfast cruise provides a particularly indulgent way to travel. Following morning hotel pickup, hop aboard your yacht: you’ll set sail on the enchanting waterway with just a small group for company. Discover palaces, mosques, and other scenic attractions from the water’s edge. As you go, you’ll also enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast spread, which includes everything from tea and coffee to cheeses, olives, bread, honey, and more.

Immerse yourself in Turkish culture, history, and cuisine on a dinner cruise along the Bosphorus. The evening experience presents nighttime views of Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs Bridge), and other Istanbul landmarks on both the Asian and European sides of the city. The open-buffet offers numerous Turkish dishes, including more than twenty-five sides. Passengers will also enjoy live musical performances, as well as traditional belly and folk dances.

See Istanbul by boat, bus and cable car on a 6-hour tour of the city’s atmospheric neighborhoods, monuments and scenery. See the buildings and mosques along the Bosphorus Strait, with time to visit a 19th-century Ottoman palace. Follow streets lined with historic landmarks to the top Pierre Loti Hill, and enjoy free time to eat lunch, walk or simply enjoy the panoramic views of the city. Descend the hill by cable car, then ride alongside the high walls of the Old City and finish your tour at Sultanahmet Square.