Bosphorus Sunset Cruise

The Bosphorus sunset cruise is a 2.5-hour guided cruise on a luxury yacht. Your guide will tell you the history of iconic historical buildings on the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus and answer your questions. Bosphorus Sunset Cruise is a fantastic experience as the unique view of the Bosphorus is crowned with the flawless rays of the sun. You can continue reading our article for more about our Bosphorus Sunset Cruise options.

What's included in Bosphorus Sunset Cruise?

Food and Drinks on our Bosphorus sunset cruise option We have services such as snacks and Turkish coffee with Turkish delight (unlimited tea and coffee). In addition, our live tour guide offers you unique information about the Bosphorus and much more and answers your questions. Our guide speaks English. We also have a hotel pick-up and drop-off service (from centrally located hotels) for all our guests.

Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Route

As the yacht sails along the shores of the European continent, our guide will tell you the stories of historical buildings. The historical places you will see on the European shore of the Bosphorus are as follows:

• Galata tower
• Dolmabahçe Palace
• Ciragan Palace
• Ortakoy Mosque
• Bosphorus Bridge
• Rumeli Fortress
• Fatih Mehmet Bridge
• Galata bridge
• Galata Port

The historical places you will see on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus are as follows:

• Kanlıca
• Amcazade Hüseyin Pasha Mansion
• Anatolian Castle
• Kucuksu Palace
• Kandilli
• Kuleli Naval Post
• Cengelkoy
• Beylerbeyi Palace
• Maiden's Tower

Bosphorus Sunset Cruise is a Bosphorus sunset cruise with a maximum of 40 people. It starts in the evening between 6 pm and lasts for 2.5 hours. The most important feature of the Bosphorus sunset, which is one of the most preferred tours of recent times, is to watch the magnificent view of the Bosphorus at sunset and take photos for social media platforms.  

All the information we need to know before joining the Bosphorus sunset cruise. What to expect, how to buy tickets, from which pier it departs...

What to expect on a Bosphorus Sunset cruise?

Bosphorus Sunset cruise is a small group istanbul Bosphorus cruise with a luxury yacht. The Bosphorus sunset tour with a maximum of 25 people starts at 18:00-18:30 in the evening and lasts for 2.5 hours. The most important feature of the Bosphorus sunset, which is one of the most preferred tours recently, is an ideal tour to observe the magnificent ambiance of the Bosphorus at sunset and to take pictures for social media platforms. Snacks, fruit plates, desserts, and beverages were served on the yacht. Guided service is available on the Bosphorus sunset tour. This is the best cruise for those who like the sunset and taking pictures.

How to book a Bosphorus sunset cruise ticket?

There is no need to buy tickets in advance or pay online for the Bosphorus Sunset cruise. You only need to make a reservation request a few days before the day you want to join the tour. After your reservation request is received, you will let know the transfer time and you will be transferred to the yacht at that time and enjoy the tour.

How to pay for the Bosphorus sunset cruise?

You can pay for the Bosphorus Sunset cruise in cash on the yacht on the day of the tour. You can pay in Turkish lira, dollars, and euros.

What is included in the Bosphorus sunset cruise price?

Bosphorus sunset cruise is a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Bosphorus. Snacks, dessert (Baklava), fruit plate, soft drinks, Turkish coffee, and unlimited tea and coffee are served on the yacht.

Where is the Bosphorus sunset pier?

Bosphorus Sunset cruise departure pier is Kabataş pier. It is 2-3 minutes walking distance to Kabataş tram stop.

Is there free transfer from the hotels on the Bosphorus sunset cruise?

There is no transfer service. You have to come to the meeting point. The easiest way to reach the meeting point is to take the T1 tram to Kabataş station. The Pier is right across from the Kabataş tram station.

Is there free transfer from the istanbul Asia side on the Bosphorus sunset cruise?

Unfortunately, there are no transfers from hotels on the Asian side of istanbul. If you are staying in a hotel on the Asian side, you have to come to Karaköy pier yourself. You can reach Karaköy pier in 15-20 minutes by ship from Kadıköy pier. At the end of the tour, you can go to Kadıköy by getting on the ship from Karaköy pier.

Is there a transfer from Airbnb?

Unfortunately, there is no transfer service from Airbnb. For our Airbnb customers, they are notified of the location of a hotel within walking distance of their location, and a transfer service is provided from that point.

How do get to the boat by public transport?

The easiest way to go to Karaköy pier, which is the departure pier of the yacht, is by tram. It is better to take the tram going in the direction of Kabataş and get off at the Sirkeci or Emiönü tram stop. Karaköy pier is within 2-3 minutes' walking distance.

Which sightseeing places will you see on the Bosphorus sunset cruise?

Watching the sunset from the Bosphorus, you will have the opportunity to see and take pictures in front of Maiden’s Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy, Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Anatolian Fortress, Rumeli Fortress, and more..

• Please note that pickup and drop-off is only available for hotels on the European side of the city center (Sultanahmet, Kabatas, Taksim, Şişhane, Karaköy, Sirkeci, Yenikapı, Laleli, Pera, Şişli, Nişantaşı, Aksaray, Eninönü, Cemberlitaş, Beyazıt, Harbiye, Beyoğlu)
• Please note that pickup time is approximate and depends on your hotel's location. It may be half an hour later than the stated starting time
• Dress Code: Comfortable athletic clothing.
• Confirmation for this tour will be received within 1 hour after submiting the booking form
• 5-7 yrs %30 discount / 0-4 yrs Free

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.