Bosphorus Daytime Sightseeing Cruise & Soft Drinks

Discover Istanbul from the water on a relaxing Bosphorus daytime cruise with a multilingual mobile audio guide . This scenic boat tour offers a perfect way to explore the city’s most iconic landmarks while sailing between Europe and Asia along the famous Bosphorus Strait. Departing from Kabataş, ...

Duration: 2 hours

Meeting point: Mega Lüfer Yachts - 3 (Cibali)

Starting from 500 TRY (Adult: 500 TRY, Child: 350 TRY)

Highlights

  • Sunset Bosphorus cruise with golden-hour city views
  • Sail between Europe and Asia on the Bosphorus Strait
  • Multilingual audio guide via mobile app (9 languages)
  • Listen on your own phone, at your own pace
  • Pass iconic landmarks, palaces, and waterfront mansions

What's included

  • Bosphorus daytime or sunset tour
  • Mobile audio guide in 9 languages
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea, and coffee(Nescafe)
  • Snacks (if a snack option is selected)
  • Dinner (if option is selected)
  • Unlimited alcoholic drinks (if option selected)
Bosphorus Daytime Sightseeing Cruise & Soft Drinks

Bosphorus Daytime Sightseeing Cruise & Soft Drinks

Discover Istanbul from the water on a relaxing Bosphorus daytime cruise with a multilingual mobile audio guide . This scenic boat tour offers a perfect way to explore the city’s most iconic landmarks while sailing bet...

From
TRY 400
Duration
2 h
Meeting point
Mega Lüfer Yachts - 3 (Cibali)

Highlights

  • Sunset Bosphorus cruise with golden-hour city views
  • Sail between Europe and Asia on the Bosphorus Strait
  • Multilingual audio guide via mobile app (9 languages)
  • Listen on your own phone, at your own pace
  • Pass iconic landmarks, palaces, and waterfront mansions

What's included

  • Bosphorus daytime or sunset tour
  • Mobile audio guide in 9 languages
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea, and coffee(Nescafe)
  • Snacks (if a snack option is selected)
  • Dinner (if option is selected)
  • Unlimited alcoholic drinks (if option selected)

Bosphorus Daytime Sightseeing Cruise & Soft Drinks

Certified by LÜFER
|Istanbul, Turkey
Bosphorus Daytime Sightseeing Cruise & Soft Drinks
From$8.14$6.51%20
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2 hoursPickup offeredMobile ticketUp to 300 guests

Enjoy a relaxing Bosphorus sunset cruise in Istanbul with panoramic views, iconic landmarks, and a multilingual audio guide accessible on your own smartphone. A perfect way to explore the city from the water at golden hour.

About this experience

Discover Istanbul from the water on a relaxing Bosphorus daytime cruise with a multilingual mobile audio guide. This scenic boat tour offers a perfect way to explore the city’s most iconic landmarks while sailing between Europe and Asia along the famous Bosphorus Strait.

Departing from Kabataş, you’ll board a comfortable sightseeing boat and begin your journey along one of the world’s most historic waterways. As the cruise moves along the European shoreline, admire Istanbul’s most famous landmarks including Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and the Bosphorus Bridge.

During the cruise, you can enhance your experience with a multilingual mobile audio guide available in 9 languages. Using your own smartphone, listen to fascinating stories and historical insights about the palaces, mosques, and waterfront mansions that line the Bosphorus. The audio guide allows you to discover Istanbul’s rich history at your own pace while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

As the boat continues along the Bosphorus, you’ll sail past elegant Ottoman waterfront mansions, historic districts, and lush green hillsides that make this strait one of the most scenic waterways in the world. The cruise offers countless photo opportunities and spectacular panoramic views of Istanbul’s skyline.

You’ll also pass iconic landmarks such as Beylerbeyi Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, and the famous Maiden’s Tower, one of the most photographed symbols of the city.

Optional light snacks are available onboard for guests who wish to enjoy a small bite during the cruise while taking in the views.

Whether you are visiting Istanbul for the first time or returning to explore more of the city, this Bosphorus daytime sightseeing cruise with audio guide offers a relaxing, informative, and memorable way to experience Istanbul from the water.

What You'll Do

What You'll Experience

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Sunset Bosphorus cruise with golden-hour city views

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Sail between Europe and Asia on the Bosphorus Strait

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Multilingual audio guide via mobile app (9 languages)

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Listen on your own phone, at your own pace

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Pass iconic landmarks, palaces, and waterfront mansions

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Perfect for sunset photos & sightseeing

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Complimentary soft drinks included

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Suitable for couples, families, and solo travelers

Meeting Point

Mega Lüfer Yachts - 3 (Cibali)

How to find us

Make your way to the pier located in front of Kadir Has University, near the Cibali Tram Station. Look for the cruise boat named Mega Lüfer-3, which will be waiting on the waterfront (shoreline) directly across from the university entrance. After getting off at Cibali Tram Station (T5 Line), walk towards the waterfront on your right-hand side. The pier is located along the shoreline — just a 1-minute walk from the station exit. You can use public transportation to reach the meeting point easily: From Eminönü or Alibeyköy: Take the T5 Tram and get off at Cibali Station. From Taksim or Şişli: Take the M2 Metro to Şişhane Station, then walk about 15 minutes across the Atatürk Bridge to reach to the port. From Sultanahmet or Karaköy: Take the T1 Tram to Eminönü, then transfer to T5 Tram and get off at Cibali. Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FKXy3YzZcLKMxfGd6

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Mega Lüfer Yachts | Bosphorus Dinner Cruise İstanbul | Sunset & Daytime Tours

Meeting Point

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Dolmabahçe Mosque

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Dolmabahçe Palace

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Çırağan Palace

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Feriye Palace

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Büyük Mecidiye Mosque

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Bosphorus Bridge

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Galatasaray Islet

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Rumeli Fortress

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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

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Anatolain Fortress

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Küçüksu Pavilion

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Kuleli Military High School

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Beylerbeyi Palace

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Maiden's Tower

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Bosphorus Daytime Sightseeing Cruise & Soft Drinks

20% OFF

This option includes the Bosphorus Daytime Sightseeing cruise, mobile audio guide, water, tea and coffee. Foods, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks are available for an extra charge.

Meeting Point: Mega Lüfer Yachts - 3 Cibali

Balat Abdülezel Paşa caddesi Kadir Has Üniversitesi, Balat, Parkı Önü Karşısı, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul

Free cancellation available
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$8.14

$6.51

1 Adult (8+) x $8.14

All taxes and fees included

What's Included

Bosphorus daytime or sunset tour
Mobile audio guide in 9 languages
Unlimited soft drinks, tea, and coffee(Nescafe)
Snacks (if a snack option is selected)
Dinner (if option is selected)
Unlimited alcoholic drinks (if option selected)

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips

Policies & Important Information

Frequently Asked Questions

31,373 Reviews(4.8 / 5)

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Google4.8(8,898)
GetYourGuide4.8(19,502)
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Datta

March 8, 2026GYG

It was perfect Sunday I really enjoyed this was the best experience in Istanbul. Highly recommended the food was amazing thank you.

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Midori

March 8, 2026GYG

Nice clean boat, Professional staff, beautiful sunset, dinner was ok

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Lauren

March 7, 2026GYG

Amazing value for the money. The crew is so kind and helpful. Fatih was an amazing host and went out of his way to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves.

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Abbie

March 6, 2026GYG

Excellent afternoon spent on the boat, staff were very friendly. Lots of sights to see on the trip

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Stefano

March 5, 2026GYG

Perfect trip, with a great organization and a very good and friendly staff.

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Muhammad

March 5, 2026GYG

The Bosphorus cruise offers a perfect vantage point to admire Istanbul’s stunning historic architecture. The audio guide brings every palace and fortress to life, making the history feel personal. Watching the sunset from the comfy seating turns the skyline into a golden masterpiece. It is the most relaxing way to experience the city's heritage.

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Denise

March 5, 2026GYG

Excellent tour. easy to find. service was great. great value for money! highly recommend

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David

March 4, 2026GYG

Very comfortable, plenty of food and Hasan took very good care of me.

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Konstantina

March 4, 2026GYG

Everything perfect!!!! Amazing view !!! Stunning !!!

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Sarosh

March 3, 2026GYG

It was absolutely brilliant. really enjoyed the tour. it was very informative and loved the cruise.

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Maria Trikalioti

in the last weekGoogle

Αξίζει η εμπειρία και τα χρήματα είναι πολύ καλά για αυτό που προσφέρει

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Rene Munjas

in the last weekGoogle

The service is great and our waiter Fatih was exceptionally entertaining and professional and he was the reason why our experience was fantastic! These are sometimes tourist traps but this experience was awesome and I recommend it. The food was good, the live dancers were fantastic and it was really entertaining. We even had a person who had birthday and the staff gave us small cakes. The boat is nice and it also has an outdoor space where you can enjoy the view even if your table is indoors.

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Susan Broadbent

in the last weekGoogle

Yes we all had a really good time. The food was excellent the staff were friendly and efficient and the entertainment was good. We have a lovely memory of the night with the photo book

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Melanie Pollock

in the last weekGoogle

The boat tour was good. It fulfilled all the clichés. Very exciting. However, there was no ventilation system. The windows fogged up and at some point you couldn't see anything out of them anymore. I'd gladly do it again.

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Stella P

in the last weekGoogle

Amazing food and exceptional service. Would 100% recommend this experience to every tourist visiting Turkey. You will not regret.

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Ahmet Gökçebaş

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Zeta English Academy

in the last weekGoogle

Everything was great, transfer works well, show is great.

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Chep Uytiepo

in the last weekGoogle

Highly recommended! It was a great and well organized event! The luxury boat, food, service and entertainment were excellent! Thank you for the wonderful experience and fun evening 🙏👍😊

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Marian Nikolov

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Gabriela Geri Tamašková

in the last weekGoogle

Pleasant atmosphere, delicious food, very kind service, Mehmed was very kind.

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Mega Lüfer Yachts | Bosphorus Dinner Cruise İstanbul | Sunset & Daytime Tours

RANIA CHAABANI

RANIA CHAABANI

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olivier M

olivier M

in the last week

The atmosphere was lovely and the waiter Bilal was very pleasant.

marius morand

marius morand

in the last week

Perfect place !! Bilal very good guy

Ha Khan

Ha Khan

in the last week

Best tour... food need some improvement Everything is good and enjoyable.. we enjoyed alot ..thanks to Bilal he was served us good and as soon as possible...

Jay

Jay

in the last week

Great experience. The Mega Lufer boat was surprisingly smooth and the dinner was good. The waiter Bilal was very good with service. Definitely recommended 👍

Little Mermaid

Little Mermaid

in the last week

Terrible experience! I tried to review it on trip adviser and they reported my review so it wouldn't get published. I booked a dinner cruise with my family. There was an option for a table by the window and better view of a stage and unlimited alcohol option as well as a pick up from hitel and drop off back to the hotel. We'll let me tell you it was a chaos. Last minute before the pickup I got a message to go to the meeting point. I messaged them back saying we are not able to walk and as we paid extra for pick up we would like to be picked up from our hotel. I notified our hotel staff who were absolutely amazing and started to communicate eith them for us. We had to still walk a bit and cross a busy street but our hotel staff was kind to help us. On the ship when we arrived the food was already on the table. Appetizers were poorly prepared and definitely not worth the money. Our main corse was supposed to be fish and was served overcooked and cold. The alcohol options were horrible ether beer vodka or cheap wine which was terrible to drink. The table was behind the dj and stage so we weren't even able to see the show well . Once I asked our server if we can sit at the empty table across where we could see better especially since we paid extra , he rudely told us you paid for a window so you have the windo if you want a better view pay extra. I was horrified. The performance was average . Overall I would not recommend thos company to anyone I would say do more research and maybe some of the locals can advise you on a better experience.

Monika Fodor

Monika Fodor

in the last week

Beautiful cruise. Excellent onboard service, especially Omar. Thank you.

jean philippe cabannes

jean philippe cabannes

in the last week

Superb, good value for money. Attentive service. Best done at sunset.

Paul Ruppricht

Paul Ruppricht

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Laurent Colson

Laurent Colson

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Omar Alsaed

Omar Alsaed

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shirin nouraein

shirin nouraein

in the last week

This was one of the worst experiences I have had with this tour. A server named Fatih was extremely rude and insulting toward customers. When I spoke with the supervisor, they said he acted “unconsciously,” meaning that he was not in a normal condition. If that was the case, he should not have been working or interacting with customers. Nothing about this situation was acceptable. This was my second time visiting, but after this experience, I will not return and cannot recommend this tour to anyone. It is concerning that someone in that condition was allowed to serve customers.

Little Mermaid

Little Mermaid

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Perry Hoffman

Perry Hoffman

in the last week

Although very touristy, it was a great experience. Dinner was decent, entertainment was great and seeing the nightlights of Istanbul was amazing.

Mariyana Bahdasaryan

Mariyana Bahdasaryan

in the last week

Amazing experience and service. Ulas had made sure to provide the best possible service. Thank you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Bosphorus sunset cruise?

The sunset sightseeing cruise lasts approximately 2 hours, offering ample time to enjoy the views and listen to the audio guide.

Is the audio guide included?

Yes. A multilingual audio guide is included and available in 9 different languages via a mobile app

❓ Do I need to download an app?

Yes. Each guest can listen to the audio guide on their own phone and select their preferred language independently.

Are drinks included?

Yes. Soft drinks, tea, or coffee are included during the cruise.

Is the sunset cruise suitable for children?

Yes. The cruise is family-friendly, and children can also use the audio guide if desired.

Is this cruise suitable for first-time visitors?

Absolutely. This is one of the best ways to get an overview of Istanbul while enjoying a relaxing sunset experience.

Do I need to download an app?

Yes. The mobile audio guide is provided through the Tolerance Travel app, which is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. On the day of the tour, guests receive a WhatsApp message with clear, step-by-step instructions on how to download and use the app. If you need any assistance, simply ask our onboard staff, who will be happy to help.