Istanbul Sunset Bosphorus Cruise with Live Guide and Hotel Pickup

5.0 (1 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesRussian, English
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Istanbul’s landmarks are easier to take in from the water: this shared sunset cruise sails between Europe and Asia with live commentary in English or Russian. Pass the Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Bosphorus Bridge, and other waterfront sights, with a freshly prepared Turkish lunch option and hotel transfers available. Choose sightseeing, add lunch, or arrange transfers for a relaxed way to see the strait.

Options

Tour +Lunch+ Hotel transfer

Bus Group transfer
Pickup included

Tour+Lunch Menu+Meeting point
Tour+Soft Drinks+Meeting

Only Soft drinks

Tour + Drinks + Hotel Transfer

Drinks include
Group transfer with bus
Pickup included

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Option to upgrade with Turkish lunch (if selected)
  • Rusian or English speaking guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if selected)
  • Available for purchase onboard
  • Professional photo service

What to expect

  1. Dolmabahce Palace
    Pass by
    Sail past the stunning 19th-century palace that once served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Its waterfront façade is one of the Bosphorus’ most impressive sights.
  2. Pass by
    Admire this elegant mosque located right on the water’s edge, famous for its beautiful architecture and picture-perfect setting beneath the Bosphorus Bridge.
  3. Rumeli Fortress
    Pass by
    View the massive medieval stronghold built by Sultan Mehmed II before the conquest of Constantinople, standing proudly on the European side of the strait.
  4. Pass by
    Cruise under the first bridge that connects Europe and Asia, an iconic symbol of modern Istanbul.
  5. Pass by
    A former Ottoman palace, now a luxury hotel, showcasing elegant 19th-century architecture.
  6. Beylerbeyi Palace
    Pass by
    Summer residence of Ottoman sultans, admired for its marble design and scenic location.
  7. KIz Kulesi
    Pass by
    Spot this legendary tower on a small islet, surrounded by centuries-old myths and offering one of Istanbul’s most romantic silhouettes.
  8. Galata Tower
    Pass by
    One of Istanbul’s oldest landmarks rising above the skyline near the Golden Horn.
  9. Pass by
    Historic Ottoman-era building with striking architecture on the Asian shoreline.
  10. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
    Pass by
    Another impressive suspension bridge connecting the two continents, further north along the strait.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Türkiye Petrolleri Entrance – Boat Name: Amor
Please enter through the Türkiye Petrolleri entrance, where our boat “Amor” will be docked. A representative will be waiting in front of the boat to welcome and assist you.

End point

Türkiye Petrolleri Entrance – Boat Name: Amor
Please enter through the Türkiye Petrolleri entrance, where our boat “Amor” will be docked. A representative will be waiting in front of the boat to welcome and assist you.

Pickup details

Hotel pickup is available from centrally located hotels in Sultanahmet, Taksim, Laleli, and Kabataş areas.

Please be ready at your hotel lobby 15-45 minutes before pickup time.

The exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.

If your hotel is outside the pickup zone, we will arrange the nearest convenient meeting point.

Drop-off is provided at the same locations after the cruise.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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