Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Wine on a Luxury Yacht

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Istanbul, Turkey

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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Bartosz_S ·

Mar 2026

Very enjoyable cruise, friendly and hospitable staff, and excellent organization. Highly recommended.

· Lizeth_H ·

Jan 2026

Our tour guide, Mert, was amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. They offered us snacks and drinks, including wine, during the Bosphorus boat tour. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for an amazing experience.

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Overview

Admire Istanbul’s skyline as you glide down the Bosphorus, passing landmarks such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Galata Tower, and Bosphorus Bridge. Set sail in the evening to watch the sunset from the water, sip included soft drinks and enjoy a range of canapés while listening to live onboard commentary and multilingual audio guides about the city’s history and heritage.

Watch the sunset over Istanbul as you sail along the Bosphorus
Enjoy live commentary from an English-speaking guide and multilingual audio guides
Tuck into tasty canapés and soft drinks onboard
Set sail on a luxury yacht with up to 25 passengers onboard

What's Included

2 Glasses of wine per guest included. Feel free to bring more we will serve it.
Luxury and comfortable yacht cruise
English speaking live tour guide
Complimentary Soft drinks (Tea, Turkish Coffee, Lemonade, Water)
Nuts, chips, crackers, pretzels
Unique and unbeatable photo opportunities during SUNSET
Audio Guide (EN, Deutsch, Русский, Français, Italiano, 日本語, 中文, Español, العربية, Português, 한국어)

Hotel Pick-Up / Hotel Drop-off (Extra Charge)

€20.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Arap Cami, Yelkenciler Cd. No:69, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
We will be waiting for you at the meeting point. We will share location photos on whatsapp

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Bosphorus Strait (Pass By)

Dolmabahce Palace (Pass By)

Büyük Mecidiye Mosque (Pass By)

Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)

Ortakoy (Pass By)

Bebek Sahili (Pass By)

Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (Pass By)

Anadolu Hisari Fort (Pass By)

Kucuksu Pavilion (Pass By)

Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass By)

KIz Kulesi (Pass By)

Galata Koprusu (Pass By)

Halic (Pass By)

Galata Tower (Pass By)

Additional Info

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

Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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

Lynsey_G

So lucky to have chosen this opportunity to go on the Sunset Cruise. The yacht was spotlessly clean and it was a lovely small group experience. We were made to feel so welcome from the moment we arrived to departing the yacht. They offer such a relaxed and interesting experience where you learn about different areas while sailing and have plenty of opportunity to enjoy snacks and the wine they provide. We got to see lots of different beautiful landmarks on the European side and then moved over to the Asian side before seeing the stunning maiden tower up close from the yacht. Would definitely do this experience again and highly recommend it. A wonderful way to enjoy Istanbul from the water with a small group of other likeminded travellers. A very special and memorable experience.

Reviews

4.9

based on 217 reviews

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Cruise

Bartosz_S, Mar 2026

Very enjoyable cruise, friendly and hospitable staff, and excellent organization. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable cruise and appreciated our friendly team and organization. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you on board again for another wonderful experience!

A very special and memorable experience

Lynsey_G, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for this lovely review! We're so happy you enjoyed the experience and hope to welcome you back on board soon!

Boat tour

Sol_G, Mar 2026

Nice tour of Bosphorus. The views from the boat are spectacular. We were given fruit and drinks throughout our tour.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Bosphorus tour and the spectacular views from the boat. It’s great to hear that the refreshments added to your experience as well. We hope to welcome you on board again for another beautiful journey!

Lovely and informative tour of the Bosphorus

Sher_A, Mar 2026

All the details were very helpful from making the reservation online at Viator, to the meeting point and the point of contact, to communication with the team through WhatsApp, and finally the informative and lovely tour with Alpy, Captain and crew. We paid a little extra for the one glass of wine, but Alpy was incredibly generous by always offering more. There was more snacks and more wine, it seemed. Alpy also provided an abundance of information on the rich and meaningful history of the architecture and geography of Istanbul. It’s an interesting perspective of the city when you’re on the3 waterway. He also was very charming, trying to engage those on shore - quite entertaining; it takes a lot to remember and share so much detailed information and perform while being personable. He did it all very well. I’m usually a seasick person, so I stayed in one spot, front middle of the boat behind the captain so that I could have a view of the horizon and the land. I was totally fine. Not an issue at all.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed the whole experience — Alpy and the crew will be happy to hear this. Hope to see you again!

Great experience, not expensive, insightful

Evgeny_Z, Mar 2026

I can assess our experience with this boat team as very satisfying. The pickup point was exactly where it was specified in the WhatsApp chat shared by the crew. At first we were a little bit unsure if this was the exact pickup point because no other no boats were near the shore but eventually it was as specified. Unfortunately the weather was not perfect that evening and it was fairly cloudy with no sun, quite windy but thanks to the boat cover we managed to see all the sightseeings that were in the description. Given the circumstances it was pretty pretty nice experience. The guide - Mert - was very pleasant, informative. Since he comes from Istanbul and has spent a lot of time I travelling himself, it was quite insightful as well. I definitely recommend the tour and I hope that I will be able to join the the boat team again when the weather will be more pleasant :).

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you! We're so happy Mert made the experience special despite the weather. Hope to see you again on a sunny Bosphorus evening!

Highly recommended boat tour!

Lizeth_H, Jan 2026

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for your nice comment. Thank you for choosing us. We wish you a nice day. See you next time!

Early sunset cruise with great views

DAVID_P, Nov 2025

Exactly as described with plenty of wine a great trip out and back into the city centre along both sides of the continent

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for your nice comment. Thank you for choosing us. We wish you a nice day. See you next time!

Great tour of all the sights on the Bosphorous

Joseph_B, Oct 2025

Great tour of all the sights on the Bosphorous. Sunset and evening surely must be the best time for this cruise.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your nice comment. Thank you for choosing us. We wish you a nice day. See you next time!

Hakim made our extra...

Deanna_L, Oct 2025

Hakim made our extra special with his kindness, smile and his knowledge of the history was on point. We loved it was the highlight of our trip to Istanbul

Response from Host, Oct 2025

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Really enjoyed the boat...

Steve_G, Sep 2025

Really enjoyed the boat tour. Great English-speaking guide, plenty of wine and snacks and a nice introduction to the sites.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for your nice comment. Thank you for choosing us. We wish you a nice day. See you next time!

Yes, this is a bit more...

Marie_M, Sep 2025

Yes, this is a bit more expensive than some of the others on offer but it was an extremely civilised trip, full of useful information about the city and what we were seeing. There were only 18 people in our party so it felt very personalised and relaxed. Its a small craft not a huge ferry type rammed full of people. The snacks consisted of an ample fruit platter and bowls of salty nuts and trail mix. The wine included in the ticket cost equated to approx 2x 125ml glasses each and it was reasonably palatable for the occasion, a big plus point being it was served in proper glassware, not paper or plastic cups. Several people also brought their own wine and beer which the the hosts welcomed ( there's a little shop that sells wine approx 200m from the meeting point on the promenade).Meeting point information was spot on and the guides proactively contacted us an hour or so before the trip by WhatsApp to ensure we were clear on timings and the meeting point location. The set sail time coincided perfectly with our ability to capture some fabulous sunset shots. I'm always sceptical about these things but the guys did really well by us. Only negative is the bathroom. Need to work on the facilities. Hence the four star rating

Response from Host, Sep 2025

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Waste of time and money.

Nicolina_C, Aug 2025

Try to find other suppliers. Our guide was so not informative. She barely gave out any information. They only had white wine, so the red wine drinkers were out of luck. And the toilet was not functioning.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet our expectations. We will be following up with our guide regarding the lack of information provided, as our goal is to make each tour not only enjoyable but also enriching. White and red wine are available on board, but it may run out that day. We will be more vigilant in this regard. Unfortunately, despite our constant reminders to customers, they throw toilet paper, which causes the toilet to clog. We will inform the staff to be more careful about this. We greatly appreciate your comments, as they help us improve and provide a better experience for our future guests.

Relaxed and very enjoyable tour

Kerryn_P, Aug 2025

This tour is a beautiful and relaxing way to take in Istanbul’s iconic skyline, and the sunset was absolutely stunning. If you’re looking for a formal, information-heavy tour, this may not be the right fit. But if you’re after a laid-back evening on a comfortable boat—with generous drinks, tasty snacks, and breathtaking views—this is perfect. My only suggestion for the crew would be to consider slightly more professional attire, rather than gym gear, to better match the premium feel of the experience. That said, this was a very minor detail and didn’t take away from what was a truly enjoyable evening.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your nice comment. Thank you for choosing us. We wish you a nice day. See you next time!

Great experience 😉

ValG, Aug 2025

It was a wonderful evening, we had such a great time. Istanbul is gorgeous and our guide John was simply amazing, thank you so much😊!!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your nice comment. Thank you for choosing us. We wish you a nice day. See you next time!

Nice cruise

Cloe_G, Jul 2025

Nice cruise with a friendly atmosphere and outgoing guide! Lovely view, sunset and a good tour of Istanbul that allow us to see just how big the city is!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your nice comment. Thank you for choosing us. We wish you a nice day. See you next time!

Beautiful sunset on the Bosphorus

Nadia_E, Jun 2025

Great cruise - our guide Alpy was very accommodating (I ran late because I got lost, and they waited for me) and so knowledgeable about the sights and history of Istanbul. Amenities and snacks were great, yacht was comfy - absolutely fantastic experience!!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

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Great tour!

Nicolle_S, Jun 2025

This trip was well worth it, Hassan was fantastic his knowledge of Turkey was amazing and he was so friendly and helpful, the driver was very safe and experienced.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

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LisaRenee_K, Jun 2025

You cruise the Bosphorus at sunset. Unfortunately, I did not find the description of cruise was adequate to what we experienced. Our guide was John, and he was friendly and outgoing. However, the boat had two levels, and he spent his time mostly on the 1st level. We saw him approximately 7-8 minutes and he only mentioned two features on the Bosphorus. Snacks consisted of Dorito's and nuts. 2 glasses of wine, were really, a small rock glass filled about 1/4-way, 2x's. Other traveler's that were on the 2nd deck also stated their disappointment in the cruise. Not what was advertised.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent Bosphorus sunset cruise. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations and was not as advertised. We will definitely take your feedback regarding the guide into consideration and implement the necessary protocols to ensure that our guides are more attentive in the future. We understand your complaint about the snacks and wine, but you can request as much as you want as stated in the program. The wine and snacks are clearly stated in the program. 2 Glasses of wine per guest included. Feel free to bring more we will serve it. Warm regards

Guide was knowledgeable...

Gene_B, May 2025

Guide was knowledgeable and friendly, tour included all sites of interest on Bosphorus. Wine and snacks were nice.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your nice comment. Thank you for choosing us. We wish you a nice day. See you next time!

Lots of fun, very interesting tour

Noora_D, Nov 2024

Wonderful tour! It was a very relaxed but extensive tour. The wine and snacks were nice! Our guide gave us lots of details we wouldn’t have learned elsewhere! Very easy instructions to get to the meeting point

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for your nice comment. Thank you for choosing us. We wish you a nice day. See you next time!

Nice view and experience

Gaurav_C, Oct 2024

V nice boat Small group John was v friendly Nice wine V nice views Friendly staff Great service Would do again

Response from Host, Oct 2024

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Great boat ,views and knowledgeable guides

Peter_G, Oct 2024

Great way to spend a couple of hours on the Bosporus ! Little chaotic at meeting as none of us could use our phones , guides super friendly , bring a few beers of wine not your thing

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your nice comment. Thank you for choosing us. We wish you a nice day. See you next time!

Awesome experience

paul_n, Sep 2024

Excellent trip! We both had a lovely time with John and the team who looked after us very well! Highly recommended to do and would go again! 5⭐️

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your nice comment. Thank you for choosing us. We wish you a nice day.

Unfortunate circumstances because of the tour guide

Patrick_R, Sep 2024

The tour and the views are incredible. Unfortunately we had 2 very bad experiences. The guide was intoxicated and was extremely loud and persistence and at one point we were about to crash with another boat. Shame because the experiences seemed incredible.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re glad that you found the tour and the views incredible, but we are truly sorry to hear about the issues you’ve mentioned. We would like to address your concerns directly. We take great pride in the professionalism of our guides and crew, and any behavior that suggests otherwise is taken very seriously. After reviewing the feedback from all guests on that day, we received no other reports of such incidents. In fact, the majority of the guests mentioned that the tour went smoothly. That said, we value every piece of feedback and are committed to ensuring that all of our guests have a pleasant experience. We will be conducting an internal review to ensure that such issues do not arise in the future. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on board again and provide you with the exceptional experience we strive for.

Istanbul seen from the Bosphorus

Renato_G, Aug 2024

Istanbul seen from the Bosphorus is unique, very special, it was wonderful. And I was also able to meet some dear people. It was very enjoyable. I recommend this tour to everyone.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for your nice comment. Thank you for choosing us. We wish you a nice day.

Bosphorus Sunset tour

Jitesh_G, Jul 2024

Excellent tour with a fantastic team, had our attention from beginning to end making sure we were comfortable and enjoying the tour, thanks to Tener and his team🥂

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience! We hope you have a nice day.

Absolutely worth it

Peter_D, Jul 2024

The tour shows the interesting landmarks on bot the European and Asian side. The yach is really nice, clean and the snacks were really good.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience! We wish you have a nice days.

A beautiful sunset.

Ellen_T, Jul 2024

Meeting place a little hard to find from directions but once there all very well organised. Enjoyed the snacks - a lovely plate of nuts and biscuits, a tray of tasty fruits and to finish a slice of delicious baklava. A beautiful sunset, the timing of the trip was perfect. Very friendly hosts.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for choosing us. Actually, the meeting point is in a very easy place. We are right in front of the Galata Port entrance. We are glad you liked our tour. We wish you a nice day.

Exceptional Experience!

Avinaba_R, May 2024

Our Bosporus cruise experience was marvellous. Our guide Tanir was exceptional. He explained all the spots we were passing by and also helped with clicking pictures. The food servings were also of good portions for snacks. The amount spent was worth it for the beautiful sunset we experienced!

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Bosporus cruise and found our guide, Tanir, exceptional. It's great to know that the food servings were satisfactory and that you found value in the experience. We hope to see you again for another beautiful sunset cruise!

Great, but check price

James_R, Jul 2023

The cruise was great and I’m glad I went. Although, I don’t understand the different prices for similar cruises. I paid $67 and thought “you get what you pay for.” However, the $33 and $45 cruises look the same now that I’ve been on a cruise. Next time, I will purchase the $33 cruise as I think it’s the same.