Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side - (Morning or Afternoon)
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Morning Bosphorus Cruise on Luxury Yacht
See both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul on a 2.5-hour boat cruise of the Bosphorus Strait. Get the opportunity to visit a lovely village on the Asian side and try the most delicious yogurt in the world ever.
The best way to see Istanbul is from the water! Board SUNSET BOSPHORUS YACHT, our two-deck yacht, for an unforgettable Istanbul sightseeing cruise. You’ll get a panoramic view of the Bosphorus Bridges, Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden's Tower, and more.
During your 2 hours and 30 min Bosphorus sightseeing cruise, you’ll be free to wander between decks to capture the best shots of Istanbul’s attractions. Our experienced guide will illustrate the history of what you see during the cruise; Bosphorus has a storied past, and our guides know the fun facts you can’t find in a tourist handbook. See why this is one of the best Istanbul city sightseeing cruises. Book now and enjoy your adventure with us!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Fruits
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Hotel pick - up & drop off services
Snacks
Small sandwiches
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Bosphorus Strait
The Bosphorus, Ox-ford in English, runs for about twenty miles, at times like a river, at times as if a land-enclosed lake; then, before joining the Black Sea, it becomes a rocky, wild channel. The Bosphorus breathes calmly and regularly, and the flow of caiques echoes the rhythm with their slow splashes. Not only does the Bosphorus electrify the traveler by its light, but it also intoxicates him by the white incandescence of the sun on its bosom with blue sky pouring into it. It runs through the city of Istanbul, splitting it into two halves the city built on seven hills and described by one of her early foreign lovers, Julia Pardoe: Its clear calm sky, its glittering sea, its amphitheater of thickly-peopled hills, its geographical position, its political importance and above all, its surprising novelty, tend to make every day in that gorgeous scene, and under that sunny sky, a season of intense enjoyment.
Dolmabahce Palace
Until the 17th century, the area where t the palace is today was one of the bays along the Bosphorus the legendary sailing vessel, ARGOS on which the Argonauts set off to find the Golden Fleece, anchored here.
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Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side - (Morning or Afternoon)
Pickup included
Reviews
1,608 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
695janekg,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect organisation, superb tour guide, all well done. We were very satisfied with a service, the crew was friendly….
Very good tour
jimanr2025,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family fully satisfied with this tour. It was enough to longer than expected, and guide was also very professional. Finally, price is reasonable.
Highly recommend
622marijas,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Almost private experience on the Bosphor. The cruise and the boat crew were lovely. The boat was great and perfect for this type of excursions. On the boat we were served lovely snacks, tea and coffee
Amazing, well organised boat trip.
Michelle N,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very well organised trip, from before we were collected we were informed by WhatsApp of the exact vehicle picking us up (photos too) to how we were treated through the 2.5 hour trip. From stepping onto the boat we were given drinks and snacks and throughout the trip we received more drinks and snacks. Nahed gave commentary throughout the trip and she obviously knows her stuff, very informative and lovely and friendly; all the staff on board were. Highly recommended trip.
Enjoyable tour
119larisaf,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nahed was an amazing guide and the tour was relaxing and very enjoyable. I learned more about the history of Istanbul and its neighborhoods. Delicious snacks were an extra treat. Highly recommended tour.
Good trip.
Dream49151682383,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good guided tour with good coffee. Nahed was warm. Stopped on the Asian side was nice st could stretch the legs. Good story about the monuments along the Bosporus
Unforgettable Bhosphorus!
julialF1510FB,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent organisation, wonderful guide and crew, delicious drinks and snack very nice stop between! Great job thank you!
Basically a sail on a boat for two and a half hours
Lynne C,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Just feel there was so much that could have been said from a guide perspective that just wasn’t said. Very dull obvious information pointing out a building - very little in-depth history that I was hoping for - lots of long gaps with no chat and no attempt to interact with the people on the boat - that I saw anyway. Boat was great, very lucky with weather so it was bright sunny - young guys on the boat were great, helpful and snacks were provided. At the ‘Asia’ stop - do not expect anything to make you think for a second you are in Asia 🙈 a yogurt shop where you could pay ( about $5 usd ) for a tub of very ordinary yogurt - certainly nothing Asian about it and no village to speak of that you had time to explore - definitely a let down - was the only reason I booked it - suppose I can still say I did it! I came home and googled how the Asia part came about and learnt more that way.
Highly Recommended!
Greg T,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. The guide was knowledgeable, the staff were friendly, the boat ride was great, they even gave out drinks, blankets, and snacks. Highly recommend.
More than we expected
john p,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour gave us a much better perspective on greater Istanbul, away from the major tourist spots. The tour included some nice snacks, tea and coffee, which we appreciated as we had missed lunch. The woman who narrated the tour was very good with impeccable English.
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