Luxury Yacht Bosphorus Cruise with Live Guide & Asian Side Stop
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Istanbul, Turkey
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience Istanbul's beauty and history on a morning Bosphorus yacht cruise with a stopover on the Asian side. As you glide along the strait, take in stunning views of the city's iconic landmarks, including the Blue Mosque and Dolmabahce Palace. Then, discover local culture on the city's Asian side. With comfortable facilities and informative commentary on board, this excursion is a great way to explore Istanbul without breaking a sweat.
- Visit a cultural area of Istanbul that most tourists miss
- See a long list of landmarks from an ideal vantage point
- Take a tour in Istanbul that the entire family can enjoy
- Make the most of your limited vacation time in Turkey
What's Included
- Coffee and/or TeaDelicious Turkish coffee served in tradational cups
- Bottled water
- Turkish delight served with along Turkish coffee
- Fruit platter
- Tour guide
- Hotel transfer (if option selected)
- Hotel transfers (unless the transfer option is selected)
- Food and beverages (unless otherwise specified)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Dolmabahce Mosque (Pass By)
Dolmabahce Palace (Pass By)
Ortakoy (Pass By)
Arnavutköy (Pass By)
Galatasaray Island (Pass By)
Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)
Bebek Park (Pass By)
Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (Pass By)
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Beylerbeyi
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass By)
Anadolu Hisari Fort (Pass By)
Kucuksu Pavilion (Pass By)
KIz Kulesi (Pass By)
Haydarpasa Terminal (Pass By)
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (Pass By)
TopkapI Palace (Pass By)
Blue Mosque (Pass By)
Suleymaniye Mosque (Pass By)
Sirkeci Station (Pass By)
Galata Koprusu (Pass By)
Halic (Pass By)
Galata Tower (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 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
ALEX_B
I love eeeeet ❤️… it was the highlight of our our trip in Turkey… the yatch is very relaxing … it actually relieved all my stress… definitely I’ll do it again .. but this time in Europe 😍😍😍👏 very informative host we have that time…keep it up guys 😍❤️👏👏👏
Reviews
4.9
based on 592 reviews
Celeste_G, Apr 2026
We had a great time and were very impressed with the kind service and knowledgeable guide. Our kids loved it too!
Lauren_Y, Nov 2025
We are blown away! It was a fantastic trip, well organized and generous with tea, coffee, sandwich, water, apple slices, nuts, Turkish delights! Beautiful yatch experience. Commentary was informative and humorous. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you were blown away by the experience and enjoyed such a well-organized trip. It’s wonderful to know that our refreshments, from tea and coffee to sandwiches, fruit, nuts, and Turkish delights, added to your enjoyment, and that you found the yacht experience beautiful. We’re especially happy that the commentary was both informative and humorous. Your high recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we’d love to welcome you back again on the Bosphorus.
Tamas_S, Oct 2025
Exzellent, very good guide, correct service. Ship convinient. Times had been hold. Nice experience! Q
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you found the guide very good and the service correct and professional. It’s also great to know that the boat was convenient and that the schedule was followed as planned. We’re happy you had a nice experience and hope to welcome you again on board soon.
Glen_G, Oct 2025
There were three vessels pull into the dock at the same time and there was some chaos allocating guests to each boat. This led to a slightly delayed departure and the snacks and drinks all came round more or less immediately, when it would’ve been nicer to have these staggered throughout the trip.
The stop on the Asian side was nice, although there was no time to explore other than the immediate port area, which consisted of a busy café and not much else.
The commentary from the tour guide was very basic, but the views more than made up for this.
If you are lucky with the weather, this is a great trip.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such detailed and constructive feedback. We truly appreciate your honest observations.
We’re sorry to hear that the boarding process felt chaotic due to multiple vessels arriving at the dock at the same time, and that this caused a slight delay. Your comment regarding the timing of snacks and drinks is also very valuable — staggering the service throughout the trip is a great suggestion, and we will certainly share this with our operations team for improvement.
We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the stop on the Asian side, and we understand your point about the limited time to explore beyond the immediate port area. Regarding the commentary, we appreciate your note and will take it into consideration as we continue working on enhancing the depth and quality of our guided explanations.
Most importantly, we’re happy that the views and overall experience — especially with good weather — still made the trip enjoyable for you. Thank you again for your feedback, which helps us improve, and we hope to welcome you again for an even better experience in the future.
Vincent_H, Oct 2025
Luxurious yacht, snacks and tea after embarking, tour guide commentary for coastal landmarks, enjoyable landing and side trip to yogurt cafe in Asia, then smooth sailing back to Europe. Great way to experience the beauty of Istanbul and it’s unique waterway.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the luxurious yacht, the snacks and tea after embarking, and the informative commentary about the coastal landmarks. It’s great to know that the stop on the Asian side for the yogurt café and the smooth return to Europe made the experience even more enjoyable. Experiencing Istanbul and its unique waterway from the Bosphorus is truly special, and we’re glad you enjoyed it. We hope to welcome you again on board.
Josephine_W, Oct 2025
Great value for money, excellent guide, overall good experience!
Saw part of Istanbul you can’t see on land - was great!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌟 We’re delighted you found the tour great value for money and enjoyed the experience with our excellent guide 🚤🕌✨. It’s amazing to hear you loved exploring the parts of Istanbul that can only be seen from the water, it truly is a special perspective 🌅💙. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more unforgettable moments! 🥂💫
Nicole_K, Sep 2025
We had just arrived the night before. And decided to make this apart of day after breakfast and a walk. And it was truly beautiful.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely words! 🌟 We’re so happy you chose to spend part of your first full day in Istanbul with us 🚤✨. It’s wonderful to hear that the experience was truly beautiful and added something special to your visit. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more unforgettable moments! 🌅💙
Gillian_M, Sep 2025
Very enjoyable trip in a clean, comfortable, not crowded boat. The refreshments were perfect and very well received and the crew were helpful and well informed. The wee stopover on the Asian side of the Bosporus was what it was. It was very brief but ticked a box and the yoghurt sold by the wee café really was delicious. There was just enough time to buy a pot of yoghurt or an ice cream and then we were off again. The only thing I would change was the music which for me personally, was a bit too loud and obtrusive. Other than that, it was a pleasant way of seeing the Bosporus and the Golden Horn. I would recommend this excursion.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! 🌟 We are delighted that you enjoyed the clean, comfortable, and uncrowded boat, as well as the perfect refreshments and our helpful, knowledgeable crew 🚤🥂🍨. The short stop on the Asian side is indeed brief but offers a nice little glimpse into local life, and we are glad you enjoyed the delicious yoghurt there 🐄🍦. Your feedback about the music is much appreciated 🙏 and we will consider adjusting the volume to make the atmosphere even more relaxing. Overall, we are very happy that the cruise gave you a pleasant way to see the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. We hope to welcome you back soon 🌅💙.
Laura_W, Sep 2025
This was a great tour on the Bosphorus. The meeting place was easy to find and the boat was very clean, comfortable, and not too crowded. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information about the sights along the Bosphorus. He also had a good sense of humour!
The snacks and drinks provided were great. There was an option to buy alcohol on board too if you wanted. Prices seemed reasonable.
The stop in Kanlica is quite short but there's not a lot to see/do, so it's fine. We bought the kanlica yogurt and some ice cream. The guide took us to a place he recommended and they were ready to serve up the yogurt/ice cream very quickly, so i recommend following the guide rather than getting your own!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! 🌟 We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the clean and comfortable yacht, as well as the commentary and humor from our guide. The Kanlıca stop is indeed short, but trying the famous yogurt is always a highlight, great choice to follow your guide’s recommendation! 🥰 We hope to see you again on board soon. 🛥️✨
MARCEL_A, Sep 2025
Greit value for the money.Very frendly personal The guid profesional.
Thanks for this nice .exoerience
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review 💛 We’re so glad you enjoyed both our crew and the tour experience. Hope to welcome you again soon 🚤✨
Michael_C, Aug 2025
A great experience from start to finish. John was at the port when we got off the lcruise ship and we took a short ride to the pier and got on the yacht. A beautiful 2 1/2 hour ride up and down the Bosphorous including a stop in Asia would highly recommend. Great communication with the company.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We’re delighted to hear your cruise experience was smooth from start to finish. Exploring both sides of the Bosphorus truly makes the journey special, and we’re happy it became a highlight of your visit. Thank you for recommending us!
Julie_P, Aug 2025
The phosphorus river cruise was a great experience. The boat was large, clean and comfortable. The crew provided exceptional service. Great and plentiful snacks. The information they provided about the historical landmarks was exactly the right amount. We also enjoyed making a stop on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the boat, snacks, and historical insights. It’s wonderful to know you also appreciated the stop on the Asian side. We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable Bosphorus experience!
Elpida_L, Aug 2025
It is a 2 hour tour on both sides of the Bosphorus (the European and the Asian ones) with a live guide showing the most important points of interest. There was only a small group of people and we had a half an hour stop on the Asian side where we got the chance to taste some local delicious yoghurt. Our guide, Murat, was excellent, giving us the right amount of information and anecdotal facts so as to make the tour interesting but not overwhelming. All staff on board were very polite and helpful. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your detailed and kind review! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the small group setting, Murat’s engaging guidance, and the local yoghurt stop on the Asian side. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we’d love to welcome you back soon!
Brooke_z, Aug 2025
I’m so glad we booked this tour! It’s a great way to orient yourself to Istanbul and enjoy going to the Asian side. Lots of snacks!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your lovely words! We love showing our guests the beauty of both sides of Istanbul, and we’re happy you felt at home on board.
Roshni_S, Aug 2025
A really good cruise with a small group which allowed everyone to a good choice for seating. Although, the snacks that was served was nice, I would say served as a taster portion and the fruit plater was 3 small pieces of a peach. The service throughout was friendly. Do keep checking your messages from tour/curise ompany as we received a message 2 hours before our booked time to say where to meet which was a different part of the port which wS futher away to what our original booking stated. This was okay for us as we had the flexibility in our day to accept the change. All in all, we would definitely recommend this cruise.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation! We’re glad you enjoyed the small-group atmosphere and friendly service. We appreciate your feedback regarding the snacks and meeting point, and will use it to improve. We look forward to welcoming you again!
James_B, Jun 2025
Good value cruise with small number of guests. Covers most of the key sights along the Bosphorus. Can be a little windy so be prepared, particularly in the spring months when things are a little cooler. Very informative commentary.
Stacie_F, Jun 2025
We had a great trip with İkbal. The ferry ride to the island is about an hour, so the ride itself is an hour. One hill but not too hard (I’m a fit 67). Beautiful views and lots of information on the way.
Fiona_D, Jun 2025
Great cruise along the stunning Bosphorous with a very knowledgeable guide and delicious food. Loved every minute
Catherine_G, Jun 2025
A very interesting tour organised by friendly people. Good service with all snacks and drinks provided.
ALEX_B, Apr 2025
I love eeeeet ❤️… it was the highlight of our our trip in Turkey… the yatch is very relaxing … it actually relieved all my stress… definitely I’ll do it again .. but this time in Europe 😍😍😍👏 very informative host we have that time…keep it up guys 😍❤️👏👏👏
Yuliia_G, Apr 2025
Had a fantastic time on the Bosphorus tour! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable with a great sense of humor, which made the experience both informative and fun. The snacks on board were delicious, and the Turkish yogurt was absolutely amazing — a real highlight! Highly recommend this tour
Nadma_D, Apr 2025
Welcoming and fun. Liked the little yogurt eating excursion half way through. Weather was nice that day, but wear a warm jacket as the wind is cold on the water.
Tim_R, Mar 2025
If you want to be on the deck for the best views wrap up really well in the winter. The speed of the boat (plus any wind) can create a biting wind.
(you can stay inside and look through the windows but the view is not so good)
The commentary in English was very good, and the hot tea etc provided was most welcome.
Carol_G, Mar 2025
Hospitable, fun, educational. Great way to see and understand the importance of the Bosphorus. Great view of the contrast between Asian and European side of Istanbul.
Osman_i, Jan 2025
A really leisurely experwith great service by the staff who were very attentive throughout. Not squashed in just the right number of guests who all seemed to be happy with the service. The boat was clean &, modern.
Laura_G, Dec 2024
Wonderful trip. We were on a small yacht and had all the space to enjoy the view, take pics. Refreshments were nice and the guide was knowledgeable. Highly recommended
Ibthaj_S, Nov 2024
Phenomenal tour guides and an overall incredible tour. 10 out of 10 would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting the area!!
Anna_S, Nov 2024
This was one of the hilights of our first holiday to Istanbul. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and provided some really good facts on the famous sites.
I would highly recommend this tour, it was very reasonably priced and would love to do it again given a chance.
Erin_K, Oct 2024
This was a lovely way to see the Bosphorus. It is as expected, a cruise with a guide talking about the things you see along the way. We liked this option because it was a smaller boat with less people. The staff was nice and it was generally a relaxing time. It wasn't the most exciting thing we did in Istanbul, but would recommend if you want to see the Bosphorus.
Andrew_S, Oct 2024
It was a fantastic experience. Very knowledgable guide and a beautiful boat ride. Peaceful and cal mins experience on the water
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