ISTANBUL · TÜRKİYE
250 Tours Reviewed
Two continents, one long, rewarding day. This tour is built for quick orientation: you start high above the city at Çamlıca Hill, then swing into classic Istanbul stops on both sides of the Bosphorus, finishing with a Bosphorus cruise that…
A golden skyline is better from a boat. This 4-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise pairs city views with a proper onboard dinner, including a welcome cocktail and a buffet that’s meant for real tasting, not just nibbling. I especially like the…
A boat ride on the Bosphorus feels instantly Istanbul. This 2-hour lunch cruise gives you skyline and palace views from the water, plus an English guide who helps you connect what you’re seeing to the city’s story. I also like…
A trip on the Bosphorus is a moving photo album. What makes this one special is the close-up Bosphorus views from a 14-meter, private yacht plus simple onboard comforts like tea, coffee, snacks, and fruits. The big drawback to plan…
Two hours on the Bosphorus beats a checklist. I love the water-level views of Istanbul landmarks and the personalized captain-and-crew service that keeps the whole trip easy. One heads-up: food and alcohol aren’t included, so you’ll want to plan around…
Nightfall makes Istanbul slow down. This Bosphorus night tour turns the 3.5 hours into a moving photo set of palaces, beaches, and two major bridges, all from the water. I like the idea of a private table as your home…
Nightfall over the Bosphorus tastes better. I love how this cruise turns a simple evening into a full Istanbul “greatest hits” moment: you glide past bridges, palaces, mosques, and squares while the lights come on. The Bosphorus at night is…
Two masterpieces, one smooth day in Istanbul. I like how this tour links Hagia Sophia to the rest of Sultanahmet’s big-name sites, then finishes with lunch on a private yacht where the Bosphorus sights come at you in a whole…
That long Istanbul coastline is best from water. This private Bosphorus cruise gives you a relaxed, high-comfort way to see the European and Asian shores line up against the skyline. I like the timing: going at dusk means palaces and…
The Bosphorus looks different from sea level. This private 2-hour cruise takes you through Istanbul’s most famous waterfront sights, with a luxury 18-meter yacht, a friendly crew, and skyline photo stops that make the whole experience feel “special” without being…
Two hours, two waterways, zero traffic stress. This guided Bosphorus and Golden Horn cruise is a fast way to grasp Istanbul’s layout from the water, with major sights sliding past your window like moving postcards. I love how the shoreline…
Watching Istanbul at dusk from the water feels different fast. This 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise pairs skyline views with Turkish food and a live stage show, so you’re not just sightseeing—you’re eating, relaxing, and watching performances as the palaces and…
A palace and a sea view in one day. I love how Dolmabahce Palace mixes Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, and Ottoman touches, and I love that you spend real time on the water spotting icons like Maiden’s Tower from the Bosphorus.…
Two continents in one day. This private Istanbul combo ties together Sultanahmet’s top sights with an on-the-water Bosphorus cruise, plus a Golden Horn viewpoint daydream at Pierre Loti Hill. I especially like how the day is paced like a smart…
Istanbul looks different from the water at sunset. This Bosphorus cruise is built for that moment, with multiple viewing decks and a live guide as you glide past the city’s most famous shoreline scenes. You also get a full dinner…
