Witness the enchantment of Istanbul with a 2.5-hour sunset cruise along the beautiful Bosphorus. Aboard the glass-encased luxury yacht, enjoy the city’s main attractions at dusk including the Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, and Rumeli Fortress.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English

Highlights

Enjoy a scenic sunset cruise between two continents
Marvel at the unique views of Istanbul’s magnificent skyline
Take memorable photographs and capture the beautiful sunset
Enjoy a drink and some tasty local dishes

Full description

A sunset on the water is an amazing way to end your cruise experience and an equally amazing way to start your evening. Whether it is to impress that special someone with a picture-perfect moment or just to appreciate a great time with great friends, a sunset cruise is something everyone will remember. Few places in the world are as mesmerizing as Istanbul in the setting sun. Aboard an elegant yacht, drinking traditional Turkish drinks, and nibbling on canapés and fruit from tastefully arranged platters, glide by palaces and minarets as you sail along the Bosphorus. When dusk sets in, a soothing breeze arrives from the Sea of Marmara and the sky over the city puts on a colorful show, tinted with shades of orange and rose. The muezzin calls from a towering minaret. Majestic palaces and villas standstill along the strait’s banks, as if nothing has changed over a millennium. Breathe in the legacy of ancient Byzantium, Constantinople, and mighty Ottoman Empire with each breath of fresh salty air. Kick back and ride gentle waves on the comfort of a yacht. Watch the city and its iconic landmarks pass by, which is the perfect way to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing. The tour starts at Kabatas Pier and ends at Karakoy Pier.

Includes

2.5-hour cruise on a modern luxurious yacht
Live commentary on the boat
Complimentary drink of Tamarind sherbet or Demirhindi şerbeti
Delicious canapés small dishes
Fresh seasonal fruits

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Prepare for the activity

Meeting point

Kabatas Iskelesi boat station, right in front of Dolmabahçe Mosque, 100 meters from the Kabatas tram station, and right after the gas station. Address: Ömer Avni Mh., Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No:34, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey. Your guide will be holding a board on which "Sunset Cruise" is written.

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Important information

What to bring

Sunglasses
Sun hat

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

Please note that the cruise is weather-dependent and might be rescheduled or canceled
The boarding station is Kabatas which is easily reachable by tram from the city center
Please be aware that reaching the meeting point could de difficult because of traffic, using the tram is highly suggested

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 269 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Transportation
4.2/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.7/5

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This was a nice sunset cruise with narrations of the scenery and buildings that we saw along the way. For myself the mosques and minarets in the sunset was worth the trip alone. I got some amazing pictures on this tour, and also had some fresh in season fruit and some amazing baklava.

June 20, 2021

The contact on site speaks very correct English and Spanish, The boat is very beautiful, the crew is very friendly, COVID barriers are respected. They offer tea and a very nice little aperitif. The tour lasts about 2h30, the guide explains in detail what we see, so it was very pleasant.

January 27, 2021

I liked the excursion very much Excellent value for money Excellent service (we met, on the yacht we were constantly treated to all sorts of snacks, when it got colder, they took out blankets, the guide constantly shuttled between groups of passengers and talked about the places that we sailed) We sailed along the coast, there was a great opportunity to look at the beautiful architecture and landscapes, we met dolphins on the way)

July 17, 2020