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
per person

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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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

31,251 Reviews(4.9 / 5)

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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

Ludmila Reyes

Ludmila Reyes

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عزلاء القرني

عزلاء القرني

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Raffaella Poreo

Raffaella Poreo

in the last week

The activity itself isn't bad. They serve a cold appetizer, a hot fried roll, and then a choice of fish or meat, some pieces of fruit, and a traditional dessert. The dancing wasn't bad either; the dancers occasionally try to get involved. What I didn't like: - I understand it's a tourist activity, but the photo service is perhaps a bit too present (there are a couple of photographers who constantly wander around taking pictures of everyone because they ultimately want to sell you an album; they stop at your table while you're eating to take pictures of you) - The waiters are friendly, but many of them are constantly circling, so you can't see the show. - There are so many tables, and they're very close together; it's difficult to get past if you want to go outside. - I would have appreciated some kind of guide/notice when we passed monuments/nice things to see, since if you don't know where they are, you'll probably miss them, perhaps because you're busy eating or something else.

محمد الشهراني

محمد الشهراني

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Çetin Asar

Çetin Asar

in the last week

Eşim ve kızımla birlikte evliliğimizin 10. Yılını kutlamak için geldik, gayet memnun kaldık. Çalışanlar çok ilgililer özellikle bizimle ilgilenen Rıdvan isimli genç arkadaşımız çok ilgilendi bizimle kendisine teşekkür ederim.

Will Leonard

Will Leonard

in the last week

adem was brilliant great guy

LDH 12

LDH 12

in the last week

Adem = legend

Luna Exotic

Luna Exotic

in the last week

If you want to see Istanbul from the water, this cruise line is the best first . It’s not a boat. This is a fancy yacht. The food was good, the ambience and entertainment on bard was great, affordable price, and Aden was amazing., he made my birthday extra special by giving me a great window table .

ibrahim AZIZ

ibrahim AZIZ

in the last week

Very enjoyable experience, Baris was a great host for us❤️

Sila Kayan

Sila Kayan

in the last week

A fantastic experience, I would recommend it to everyone.

Daniel Schedel

Daniel Schedel

in the last week

The boat trip was wonderful. The food was delicious and the shows were fantastic! The staff in our row were supervised by Baris. They were extremely well-organized and very friendly. I would definitely recommend the trip :)

Leonardo Ugolini

Leonardo Ugolini

in the last week

A lovely evening, dinner on a boat on the Bosphorus with music and dancing. Well done, Adil, friendly and kind.

Masa Masa

Masa Masa

in the last week

Adem, the waiter, best man 🤣

Ali Alaspli

Ali Alaspli

in the last week

A really enjoyable experience overall. The atmosphere on the boat was great, with music, dancing and different shows throughout the evening. We booked two full VIP tickets, and the food was more than enough, the service was excellent and the drinks were unlimited. We also really enjoyed the views along the Bosphorus, although unfortunately the weather wasn’t great that evening. The only other downside was that the music was sometimes a bit too loud. Overall, we had a great evening and really enjoyed the experience.

Greg Phillips

Greg Phillips

in the last week

The best dinner party on a boat in Istanbul.

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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.