Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show and Pickup
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Istanbul, Turkey
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Istanbulâs 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.
- Capture magical photos of Istanbulâs skyline at night
- Get in the party spirit with live performances plus a dynamic DJ set
- Feast on Turkish and Ottoman cuisine, as well as a welcome drink
- Upgrade for hotel transfers and avoid navigating the city at night
What's Included
- Dinner
- Soda/PopUnlimited soft drinks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Turkish Night Show
- Alcoholic BeveragesAlcoholic beverages (available in selected option)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Dolmabahce Palace (Pass By)
Ciragan Palace Kempinski (Pass By)
Ortakoy (Pass By)
Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)
Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)
Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass By)
Kuleli Military High School (Pass By)
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (Pass By)
KIz Kulesi (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 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
The Bosphorus Cruise Dinner was wonderful! The view of Istanbul at night was breathtaking, the food was delicious, and the staff were very kind and professional. The live show made the evening even more special. I would definitely do it again!
Reviews
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The cruise was nice, food ok, wait staff food, dancers good. The DJ should have toned down the music at the end. There were young people on the cruise, but many more older 65 and up. The music the last 45 minutes was too loud, and the same terrible beat for older people. You need to do a mix of music. Not just cater to the young. I had a terrible headache when I left.
Tickets said activity start time was 8pm. We arrived 20 minutes early and were told departure time is 9pm. The boat name was different than the name on the ticket and we had to search both ends of the pier to find it. The food was so-so. They can't control the weather, so there is no impact in my review for the rain,which was cold and steady the whole trip. Service on board was good. Entertainment was okay. No hard press sales for the photos. The last hour was very loud modern music that became too much to bear for our group of 6 retirees. For a young crowd,this would be okay.
The meal started with meze and salad before we left the dock, followed by a choice of chicken, beef or fish. Once we started going along the straits the entertainment started and continued all evening. A really fun night at a very reasonable cost.
What a great evening. Excellent value for money. We were picked up from our hotel and brought back which I would recommend. Choice of 3 main courses and food was good. Fantastic entertainment
Excellent experience!!!! Great food! Great Show! Highly recommend! Great Staff! Beautiful Boat! Beautiful Views!
Maned was excellent in every way. He contacted me before we left for the trip to make sure everything was in order. During the trip he was always there to answer questions etc. the food and service was excellent as was the entertainment. I would strongly recommend this tour to everyone!
This is great way to have fun, have dinner and see a great show. I loved it. Get the VIP package and you get seats upstairs.
This was a super fun experience as the entertainment and introductions to Turkish culture and foods were top notch. This was a last minute booking for us as we were staying overnight with a cruise in Istanbul. The whole process was seamless and we highly recommend.
The experience was excellent , Everybody was very friendly , food was delicious .
Muhammad is best guide he is very help our team
Can be pushy when it comes to tipping, I just witnessed the waiter asking someone in front of me if he likes his service. The entertainers as well, banging their drums close to you to let you know they are waiting đ as long as you know all this,it will be worth it.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Guest, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the entertainment, dinner, and service. We were not aware of the tipping behavior you described, and we sincerely apologize. We take this matter seriously and have already started reviewing it with our team to ensure guests never feel pressured to tip. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and helping us improve.
Do not again do not accept a window seat near the exit as the wait staff never close the door and the window blows across the yable
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sincerely sorry that the draft near the exit affected your comfort during the cruise.
As requested, you were provided with a window-side table. Unfortunately, sudden changes in weather conditions on the Bosphorus can sometimes cause cold winds, particularly near the doors. Nevertheless, our staff should have paid closer attention to your comfort, and we apologize for this inconvenience.
We understand that your concern was mainly related to the cold air. As far as we are aware, the other services, including the dinner, entertainment program, and transportation, were provided without any issues.
For this reason, receiving a 1-star rating for the entire experience is truly disappointing for our team, as we work hard to provide every guest with a memorable evening.
We genuinely appreciate your feedback and will remind our service team to be more attentive to keeping the doors closed during colder weather.
We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you aboard and provide a much more comfortable experience.
Kind regards,
**Touronic Guest Relations Team**
Outstanding tour. The staff was excellent. The show spectacular. Highly recommend
Thank you Muhammed
Hi, there was a lot of Ottoman soldiers or men that show was fine but the others with the blade show was very unnecessary especially putting a cardboard on top of a womanâs tummy and throwing knives was pretty scary and was not needed. They shouldâve had more DJ top 40 hip-hop that would be very entertaining. I didnât think it was entertaining and the food was not great so I would not read this show to be good because there are other evening cruises in Istanbul with a much better quality and much better entertainment.
Hotel pickup was easy. Show is fun. Take time to go up to the upper deck - good pictures of Istanbul at night.
We had a wonderful time. The dancing was magical and the atmosphere was partying!! So we recomend for a good night out
This was a very nice cruise trip , well organized and full entertainment package , highly recommended.
Experience the beauty of Istanbul from the water. Good entertaining show and ok food.
Relaxing dinner cruise to showcase Istanbul city highlights. We enjoyed it!
Wonderful entertainment and great atmosphere
The boat is very clean.
The sights of Istanbul at night are magnificent
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! Weâre delighted that you enjoyed the entertainment, the atmosphere, and the magnificent nighttime views of Istanbul. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
We arrived at the scheduled pickup location inside the hotel lobby. After waiting 40 minutes a young man approached and asked many questions on his phone was our names, he stated that he didnât know our tour operator and couldnât take us. I asked his name and who he worked for twice I asked and twice he refused to answer. Eventually he called someone and said okay letâs go. Sadly this affected the entire evening. He was extremely unfriendly not once did he smile.
The seating on the boat was full where we were supposed to be seating we were told because we were late arriving. Because this young man allowed a group of 50 other guests to jump in front of our small this made us later and we remained standing, increasing our discomfort and frustration with the evening.
Our seats were very squeezed up together making turning towards the show uncomfortable.
The meal was poor quality, the staff were fantastic in the way they completed their job, accolades to them.
If you enjoy extremely loud music with speakers hardly able to handle the high distorted volume you will enjoy this cruise.
The dancers did a fantastic job as well as the various musicians.
I could add more but sadly the evening was spoiled right from the beginning
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Robert,
We are genuinely sorry that the pickup experience affected your entire evening. The representative should have clearly introduced himself, confirmed the reservation professionally, and communicated with you in a friendly manner. Waiting for 40 minutes without clear information is not the level of service we aim to provide.
We also regret that the delay affected your seating and that you found the table arrangement uncomfortable. This cruise offers a lively Turkish night show, so the atmosphere and music can be energetic; however, we understand that the volume was too loud for your comfort.
Thank you for acknowledging the hard work of our service staff, dancers, and musicians. We have shared your comments with the transfer and operations teams so that the communication and organization issues you experienced are not repeated. We sincerely apologize that your evening began this way and did not meet your expectations.
From the beginning dinner entertainment all the shows are awesome 100./. recommending must go at least one time loved it
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the dinner, entertainment, and all the performances from beginning to end. Your 100% recommendation means a great deal to our entire team. We hope to welcome you aboard again on your next visit to Istanbul! đ˘â¨
The bhosporus cruise was spectacular. Mamed was our driver for this tour. He pickup up as promised from our hotel. He was friendly, courteous and explained everything before during and after the cruise. He kept up with all the guest to ensure everyone was accounted for. I would use his services and recommend to others.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Weâre delighted that you enjoyed the Bosphorus cruise and that Mamed made your experience smooth and comfortable from hotel pickup to the end of the evening. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to our entire team. We hope to welcome you back to Istanbul again soon!
Its very good i liked Muhammed service is soo excellent
Boat and service perfect
I liked shows and live music
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! đ Weâre delighted that you enjoyed the boat, the shows, live music, and our service. Muhammed will be very happy to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! đâ¨
The cruise was amazing, from the entertainment to the food and the warm welcome from Mohammed, I highly recommend doing this cruise!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! âď¸ Weâre delighted that you enjoyed the boat, the shows, live music, and the service. Your kind words about Muhammed mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you on board again! đđ
The dinner was nice, the boat was clean. The show was great and Everyone was very friendly. The staff was attentive
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! âď¸ Weâre delighted that you enjoyed the dinner, the clean boat, and our entertaining show. Your kind words about our friendly and attentive staff mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! đđ
Arrive early as thereâs crowd for the different boats. Every was nice from the food to the entertainment.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! âď¸ Weâre glad you enjoyed everything, from the food to the entertainment. Arriving early is definitely a helpful tip, as the pier can be crowded with guests boarding different boats. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! đđ
Collection good and river boat nice and great variety of entertainment
Our coordinator was Mohamed he was good and there to get us into the transfer
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you very much for your 5-star review! Weâre delighted that you enjoyed the transfer, the Bosphorus cruise, and the variety of entertainment. Mohamed will be very happy to hear your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you again in Istanbul! đđ
It's the most lackluster, okay your experience. The best thing is the performers. The whole experience was chaotic and disorganized. The pick up was on time, but getting everyone on the boat and seated was a stressful mess. The process delayed everything that we didn't get underway until after 9pm.
I was traveling alone, and was seated by myself, went outside to come back and find someone now at my table. And she took over the table, pushing her plates and glasses onto my side that I physically couldn't use the table.
My waiter was inconvenienced to refill my water glass, and shocked that I had the audacity to ask for a second soft drink. He was most concerned about taking care of women who didn't have a wedding ring on. And despite placing the horrible woman at my table, he couldn't care less, and flung my dinner plate down in front of me.
The food....eat before hand it's a disgusting representation of what Turkish food is. They show you photos of meal options and the food doesn't match the photos. The food was the worst part (and there was a lot of low moments) of the cruise.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are truly sorry that your initial experience did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding the seating, service, organization, and food.
After speaking with you directly, we were pleased to clarify the situation and resolve the misunderstandings together. We truly appreciate your understanding and your willingness to communicate with us. Your feedback has also been shared with the boat management so that the service and organization can be improved.
We are glad that the matter was resolved positively, and we sincerely thank you for giving us the opportunity to address your concerns.
Do not book this tour
On the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, I experienced an incident that was not only unprofessional but outright dangerous. During the show, a saxophone player deliberately placed his instrument directly into my ear and blew with full force, apparently because I was momentarily checking my phone.
This reckless act left me with hearing loss, headaches, nausea, and vomiting. When I reported this to tour guides, they offered no assistance and showed no concern for my medical wellbeing.
The tour began an hour and half late yet finished on time so only 50% of the tour actually occurred,
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Jeffery,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations.
The incident involving the saxophone performer occurred during the entertainment program, and we took your complaint very seriously. Immediately after receiving your report, we conducted a full internal investigation, spoke with the performer and our onboard team, and reviewed the circumstances in detail. Appropriate actions have been taken to ensure that a similar situation cannot happen again.
Guest safety and comfort are our highest priorities, and we sincerely regret that you left the cruise with such a negative impression. We also apologize for the delay at the beginning of the evening. Although operational factors occasionally affect boarding times, we understand how frustrating this can be and are continuously working to improve our organization.
We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve the experience we provide to future guests. We wish you all the best and thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention.
They always made sure we were kept informed and updated. Communicated on WhatsApp before collection from hotel. The views were spectacular make sure you take lots of pictures and videos. Entertainment was great, food was a bit boring, but we expected this and ate before the Cruise.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Harsha,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
We are pleased to hear that you appreciated our communication, punctual hotel pickup, and the beautiful Bosphorus views. Keeping our guests informed throughout the experience is something we always strive for.
We also appreciate your honest comments regarding the food. Guest feedback is very important to us, and we will share your observations with our catering team as we continue working to improve our menu.
We hope to welcome you back again for another memorable evening in Istanbul!
Amazing experience , staff was great, enjoyed the tour and a meal and live entertainment was included ! Would definitely recommend
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful review!
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