Bosphorus Evening Cruise: Dinner, Live Shows & Private Table

4.9 (1,179 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Group sizeUp to 300 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Istanbul from a fresh perspective as you glide along the majestic Bosphorus Strait on this unforgettable dinner cruise. Savor a delicious dinner menu inspired by the rich culinary traditions of both Europe and Asia — featuring a variety of cold and hot starters, fresh salads, main courses, and tempting desserts.

As the city lights sparkle across the skyline, enjoy the unique ambiance of Istanbul by night. Sit back at your private table and take in a vibrant lineup of live entertainment, including traditional Belly Dance, regional Folk Dances, and energetic Latin-Flamenco performances — all celebrating the diverse spirit of Turkish culture.

Whether you're seeking a romantic evening, a special celebration, or simply a memorable night in Istanbul, this cruise offers the perfect blend of sightseeing, flavor, and cultural charm.

Options

Soft Drinks & Meal-No Transfer

Soft Drinks & Meal-No Transfer: We are going to meet you at Kabataş Pier. Please add our WhatsApp number so you can contact us directly on WhatsApp.

2 Local Alc. Meal, No Transfer

Duration: 3 hours
Local Alcoholic Drinks: Alcoholic Beverages: 2 Glass of Local Alcoholic Drinks -Beer -Wine -Raki -Vodka -Gin

Soft Drinks, Meal & Transfer
2 Local Alc. Meal, +Transfer

Duration: 3 hours
Dinner + Alcoholic Drinks: Alcoholic drinks 2-glass od local alcohol limit per guest. Additional alcoholic drinks are extra. Unlimited Sof Drinks

Air Conditioned Vehicle

What's included

  • A unique tour with a well decorated boat
  • Private Table
  • #1 Pickup location: Sultanahmet, Taksim, Sirkeci, Sütlüce, Kağıthane
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off is optional (If the Transfer option is selected by paying an extra fee)
  • #2 Pickup location: Kabataş, Eminönü, Şişli, Aksaray, Karaköy
  • Unlimited Soft drinks or 2 glass alcohol limit perguest if alcohol option selected.
  • English Speaking Staff
  • Awesome belly dance shows, Anatolian traditional folk dance, Entertaining showman, LiveTurkish Music
  • #3 Pickup location: Levent, and Beyoğlu
  • Alcoholic beverages are available at our cash bar for an additional cost.Alcoholic drinks (if option selected 2-glass alcohol limit per guest...

What to expect

  1. Dolmabahce Palace
    Pass by
    Dolmabahçe Palace was built by the thirty-first Ottoman sultan, Sultan Abdülmecid. Dolmabahçe Palace, designed with a Western understanding in accordance with the modernization goal of the Ottoman Empire, was opened for use on June 7, 1856. The construction of this magnificent palace, whose construction started on June 13, 1843, took 13 years.
  2. Buyuk Mecidiye Camii
    Pass by
    Büyük Mecidiye Mosque or Ortaköy Mosque is a Neobaroque style mosque located on the coast in the Ortaköy district of Beşiktaş district, on the Bosphorus in Istanbul. The mosque was built by Sultan Abdülmecid in 1853 by architect Nigoğos Balyan of Armenian origin.
  3. Bosphorus Bridge
    Pass by
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    The Bosphorus Bridge, which connected the Asian and European continents by road for the first time, was completed in a short time of 39 months. One leg of the bridge is in Beylerbeyi and the other leg is in Ortaköy.
  4. Rumeli Fortress
    Pass by
    This 600 year old fortress, built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, is a strategic structure, as it controls all points of entry into the Bosphorus.
  5. Beylerbeyi Palace
    Pass by
    Üsküdar Beylerbeyi Palace was planned as a summer resort for the Ottoman sultans and a state guest house where foreign heads of state or rulers would be hosted, and it was built upon the request of the sultan of the time, Sultan Abdülaziz (1861-1876).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

T-1 Kabataş Tram Station is the end of the line and across from meeting point.
We are going to wait you at the entrance of the port and holding a sign writen on it ‘’Viatime Travel’’. Here is our whats app number: +905411311703 Ms. Ezgi

End point

T-1 Kabataş Tram Station is the end of the line and across from meeting point.
We are going to wait you at the entrance of the port and holding a sign writen on it ‘’Viatime Travel’’. Here is our whats app number: +905411311703 Ms. Ezgi

Pickup details

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from the Sultanahmet, Taksim, Sirkeci, Kabataş, Eminönü, Şişli, Aksaray, Karaköy, Beyoğlu, Laleli, Beyazıt, Zeytinburnu, Beşiktaş, Ortaköy, Kağıthane, Sütlüce and Vezneciler areas.

Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

The pickup service starts between 30 to 90 minutes before the boat departure, and the drivers will not wait more than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. If the vehicle cannot access your street, the pickup will take place in a nearby area.

Please add your WhatsApp number to the system so we can contact you easily. Here is our whats app number: +90541311703 Ms. Ezgi

Additional information

  • 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
  • Duration includes time for traveling between destinations.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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