Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show

Istanbul, Turkey

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Booked 4 times today.

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

If you’re looking for a family-friendly dinner option but want to plan something that combines cuisine with culture, this Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Night Show from Istanbul is a perfect choice. With dinner included, you’ll cruise the strait while taking in sights of some of Istanbul’s impressive attractions like the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and the Blue Mosque. Plus, you’ll enjoy live entertainment, too.

Cruise the Bosphorus Strait and take in views of Istanbul
Enjoy belly dancing and Anatolian folk music as live entertainment
Choose from four main course options for your dinner
Book this dinner cruise with or without alcoholic drinks (prices vary)

What's Included

Dinner

Unlimited Soft drinks or Unlimited Local Alcoholic Drinks (Optional)
Alcoholic Beverages

If the option is selected
Coffee and/or Tea
Entertainment Program(Turkish Folk Dance, Oriental Show, Latin-Flamenco, Dance performance, DJ, …)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Live Traditional Turkish Music

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up is included from hotels located in the Old City and Taksim areas. Please ask for availability for hotels located in other zones. Departure Point Kabataş Vapur İskelesi, Ömer Avni, İskele Yolu, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey Traveler pickup is offered FREE Pick-up & Drop-off service available from all hotels in central Istanbul. * FINDIKZADE - TOPKAPI: * AKSARAY - LALELI - BEYAZIT - TEPEBASI- SISHANE: * SULTANAHMET: * SIRKECI - TAKSIM - TALIMHANE - MACKA - SISLI - NISANTASI- ORTAKOY - BESIKTAS: We will give you a pick-up time in the tour day. Please ask for pick-up possibility from other locations. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations.

Operating hours
.8:30 pm

Itinerary

Bosphorus Strait (Pass By)

KIz Kulesi (Pass By)

Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)

Dolmabahce Palace (Pass By)

Ortakoy (Pass By)

Bebek Park (Pass By)

Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass By)

Besiktas (Pass By)

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (Pass By)

Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Petar_T

Perfect organization from all the staff!!! Excellent communication from the start to the end. Everything was above the expectations! I will recommend to all tourists that want to enjoy trip in Istanbul and Bosporus.

Reviews

4.5

based on 42 reviews

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Grateful night I be solo traveling

mohammad_r, May 2026

The Bosphorus night cruise was an unforgettable experience. The views of the illuminated palaces and bridges were breathtaking, providing a perfect backdrop for the evening. The entertainment was lively and authentic, showcasing the best of Turkish culture. I was also impressed by the quality of the dinner and the professional service of the crew. Everything was well-organized and happened right on schedule. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to see Istanbul’s magic from the water."

It was OK!

Helen_B, Oct 2025

We enjoyed the actual boat trip & the meal. The transport was, I’m afraid, a different matter. We were ready to be picked up before the time stated but they failed to arrive. We emailed, sent a WhatsApp but got no response to either. In the end the hotel staff rang for us and they eventually sent a driver for us 1.5 hours after the stated time. We arrived at the boat as the very last passengers - 30 mins after it was due to depart. I have emailed Viator about this but I am still waiting for their response.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hello, thank you for joining our tour. I apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the transfer. We will need to reiterate the situation in our WhatsApp messages, as well as share the status. Due to the heavy traffic of the day, as well as the closure of many roads due to certain competitions, we were to pick up you a little late. Despite this, our boat not depart without letting you . Our goal is to ensure you leave happy by providing service. I apologize again for these situations with crowded traffic informed.

Excellent value for money with lasting memories

KerryE, May 2024

This was a great experience from the time of booking (communication was clear), the transfer to & from the boat was on time, and the actual cruise was very memorable. The food was average (I was not expecting it to be anything more), but the actual cruise experience was excellent. The dancing and music throughout the evening was very entertaining and enjoyable, and of course the views were spectacular and very special.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

We are very happy that you had a nice evening with us. Thank you for your nice comments. We look forward to welcoming you again.

Evening boat trip with dinner

Lorraine_B, Nov 2023

We were picked up and returned to our hotel. The boat was quite large and everything was very organised. The food was OK and the staff were friendly. The dance was hard to see as we were seated far from the stage! I took lots of great photos from the boat. Be prepared for a late night as we didn't get back to our hotel until after midnight.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

We are very happy that you had a nice evening with us. Thank you for your nice comments. We look forward to welcoming you again.

Bad shuttle service

Andrey_C, Nov 2023

The dinner, show and experience in the boat, was amazing, that part is 100% recommended, the shuttle part was the worst, the driver don’t came to our hotel make us going to other hotel far from ours, using fake excuses. He just went to the fancy hotels and our hotel was included in the list of pick up hotels.

Amazing!!

Sahil_N, Oct 2023

We were picked up from our hotel and dropped off at Bosphorous cruise. I must say the cruise was fantastic with dance performances and delicious dinner. Also the views of Dolmabache palace, ortakoy and the lit bridges made this a memorable and once in a lifetime cruise that would be remembered forever. Definitely recommend to everyone.

Fun-ta-bulous 👍🕺💃

Bisi_F, Oct 2023

The Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show in Istanbul was brilliant! We enjoyed every part of, the cruise it self was beautiful against the dark sky and the lightened up city, the food was nice and the dancers were amazing. There even a proposal on board and we all enjoyed the music and the dancing. Thank you Mr DJ and to all the 'crew on board. Highly recommended.

Excellent Bosphorus dinner cruise

MariaEugenia_G, Jul 2023

It was on time, the staff was friendly, good dinner, the cruise ride lasted about 3 hours. Hotel Pick up and droff off included. Show was not very good, but accetable

An awesome experience with great organisation

Jan_B, Jul 2023

It was a great experience! Before we even arrived on the boat, their service was extraordinary. As we were not in the PickUp Area, we agreed on a pickup at the Marmara Hotel, but due to traffic we were not able to make it on time. We called the organiser and he immediately gave us a solution (Take the ferry instead of a Taxi) and changed the pickup spot to the harbor. There we got picked up and were brought to the boat. The food was good (appetizers 8/10, main 7/10, dessert 5/10) and you have unlimited drinks (including cocktails). The waiters are very attentive and always brought more food and drinks. The cruise goes from the south of Istanbul and passes both bridges, so you get a nice view of the city by sunset/night! Our cruise wasn't fully booked, so there was enough privacy. The program was okay, nothing special. At the end we couldn't find an Uber (its a struggle to get taxis in this area), so they brought us to the metro, explained which train we need to take and even paid for our tickets. Overall you get a GREAT value for this money and I can only recommend booking with them. Food and Drinks are good and the views you get are incredible. Service was also very good.

Recommend

Aviah_J, Jul 2023

WOW! The food was delicious and well served. The staff was very helpful and poised as well as nice. The environment was also very clean.

Unique night in Istanbul

Petar_T, Jun 2023

Excellent river cruise

Malcolm_B, Jun 2023

Pick up on time. Nice vehicle. Nice boat and excellent service with lovely tables and good food. The drinks package was also good with nice wine. Excellent.

Great night!

LILIA_C, May 2023

Was a wonderful night with Turkish show! Show was amazing! Dinner was great ! We had very ,very good time! We really recommended!

The music and service on...

Sharon_d, May 2023

The music and service on board the cruise were very good. what was lacking though was a guide to point out the sites to us.

A good experience

Dilip_P, Apr 2023

The entertainment was very good. I liked the idea of involving guests to participate. The meal was good but could have been better. Also informing what were the starters on our plates would have helped.

Not a river cruise to see the sights

jacquelyn_p, Apr 2023

We were expecting a night time river cruise but in fact the boat went round in a small circle three times then stayed in one spot. The local dancers were good and the meal was ok but the other entertainment was a bit like Butlins.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

hello, first of all, we are very happy that you had a nice night. about the issue you are complaining about , there is an expression in the tour content and in our title that our tour is a bosphorus tour. the places where our boat stops and turns around are the unique Istanbul strait. in addition, our service area is not in a river, but in the Marmara sea. we look forward to welcoming you back.

Dancing on the Bosphorus

Alexander_D, Feb 2023

I didn’t expect much from this event after reading some of the lowered starred reviews but I was massively surprised. The dinner was delicious with lots of variety, the quality of food was excellent. We ordered the alcoholic drinks package and were provided promptly with any drink we requested by the waiters. Our waiter was called Fatih and he was extremely attentive, polite and efficient. He not only provided great service but offered us additional food if we wanted, on top of this he kindly provided information on where the courses originated from and how they were prepared. The entertainment was… entertaining! Yes, the dancers do ask for tips but it’s part of the authenticity of the show. You can give them a few lira and they will perform a short dance for you, it was a nice touch. Of course you can refuse to tip them and it’s absolutely no problem at all. If you’re looking for a drink, a dance and a delicious meal then check this out.

Highly recommended

Muhammad_G, Feb 2023

Worth every single penny! Driver was punctual and helpful. The organiser will drop a text message once confirmed and picked up at the hotel lobby. The cruise itself was wonderful and filled with entertainment for the entire journey. Professional photographers took our pictures which can then be kept as souvenir (at a small cost). Overall, highly satisfied!

So much fun

almazemily, Jan 2023

Fantastic night in the water! Food exceeded expectations and staff were great. They were super generous with the drinks and would regularly provide top-ups even without us asking. Entertainment was fun as well. The boat was also really lovely and private table was much nicer than other cruises that shove you on an awkward group table. Five stars!

Brilliant

Jeremy_W, Aug 2022

Whenever we’re in Istanbul my family and I always opt to enjoy a dinner cruise on the Bosporous. But this was by far the best. Food was tasty and plentiful. The entertainment was great abut I would just like to thank all the staff for making my nephew feel like the king of the dance floor. He will be speaking of this for a LONG time.

Fun Times on the Bosphorus

Natasha_H, Aug 2022

My family and I had a wonderful time on this dinner cruise. We left a little later than expected so don't plan on actually eating the dinner until 10pm. However, appetizers were available upon entry. There was traditional dancing, singing and a little racy belly-dancing. The only con is the cigarette smoke. The owners should not allow smoking of any kind in the dining room when there's a massive deck upstairs and outside. Other than that, highly recommended.

Worth it while in Istanbul.

IoannaSemina_V, Jul 2022

The experience was wonderful. Service was excellent from the beginning to the end -pick up from the hotel, staff of the cruise- the food was great and the show was really good too. Worth the money. Would do it again. Thank you for everything!

A good night for the money

Laszlo_K, Jul 2022

We had read the reviews saying the food was not too good but we found the food to be typical Turkish and tasty, we paid extra for alcohol, and the wine was of good quality. The entertainment was varied, with a couple playing instruments/singing, someone playing records, and finally a belly dancer. Then it was dancing, we were lucky to have a young lady who was a very good Turkish/Egyptian dancer sitting at our table and a joy to watch dancing. A good night for the money.

Great Cruise

Dimitrios_V, May 2022

Great cruise! The food was fine, the wine kept pouring in our grasses and the service was extraordinary!

Disappointing

Anjelina_M, Apr 2022

A disappointing experience. The food and entertainment were average but the music was so loud that we couldn't hear each other speak. We regretted choosing this experience and wouldn't recommend it to others. The best part was being collected from our hotel and returned afterwards as the driver was very pleasant.

Great service. Pick-up...

Ivaylo_D, Apr 2022

Great service. Pick-up from the hotel and the way back. Interesting show on the boat. The kids have lots of fun.

Great

Steeven_T, Mar 2022

Actually, all the Tour companies sell the same tour. They mostly just take reservation and give your name to the boat crew and they deal with everything. Cool thing with this booking, its the cheapest with alcool included! So I recommend.

Fabulous tour

Nino_R, Sep 2021

From the very beginning, when I at random contacted a representative of the Viator and booked the Bosphorous tour till the time we got dropped at the hotel, I have to say that it was an unforgettable and what’s more, extremely convenient experience. The person who accompanied us to the boat was came exactly at the appointed time and our ride. to the dock was comfortable. And then our amazing voyage began. The freshness and variety of dishes was another cause for rejoicing. However, the most amazing part of the tour was the show terminated by the DJ performance. It not only lived up to my expectations but exceeded them. The only tinge of disappointment was that one of the dance was authentically GEORGIAN and it would have been better if the program of the show clearly mentioned it instead of making its origins ambiguous by calling it Caucasian as there are many nationalities in the Caucasus . I would certainly recommend the company services to anyone traveling to Istanbul. You are guaranteed to have the time of your life.

Response from Host, Nov 2021

We are trying to do our best for your happiness, Thank you for your nice comments.

Excellent!

Abdullah_M, Jul 2021

Spectacular dinner cruise. Good food, excellent service and incredible entertainment. This is a must do for anyone visiting Istanbul.

Response from Host, Nov 2021

We are trying to do our best for your happiness, Thank you for your nice comments.

Stressful activity

isidro_h, Sep 2025

That they do not have to trust the hotel pickup time. They changed my time several times. The last one when it came to flying and when I got to the hotel they had been picking us up 2 hours earlier.

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Response from Host, Oct 2025

Hola, Solo le dieron un horario una vez y no llegó al hotel a tiempo. No pudimos contactarlo por teléfono ni correo electrónico para brindarle servicio porque no respondió. Enviamos un vehículo a su hotel tres veces para brindarle servicio, y en la tercera ocasión, lo encontramos a las 8:10 p. m. Su hora de recogida fue entre las 7:15 p. m. y las 7:45 p. m., y nunca nos contactó ni respondió a nuestros mensajes. No debe hacer comentarios que induzcan a error a otros ni culpar a nuestra empresa por su error. Queremos enfatizar que toda la correspondencia, los correos electrónicos y los documentos relacionados con esta situación se mantendrán confidenciales.