Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Istanbul with Turkish Night Show & Pickup
Description
Set sail on a magical Bosphorus Dinner Cruise in Istanbul and enjoy an unforgettable evening between Europe and Asia. During this 2.5-hour cruise you will admire Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks including Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress and Maiden’s Tower. Enjoy a delicious dinner with Turkish and Ottoman flavors while watching a vibrant Turkish Night Show featuring belly dancing, traditional folk performances and live entertainment. Relax on the deck with stunning night views of Istanbul and experience the beauty of the Bosphorus illuminated at night. Different ticket options are available including: • Standard dinner cruise • Dinner cruise with hotel transfer • VIP table options near the stage or window view This cruise is perfect for couples, families and travelers who want to enjoy Istanbul from the water with great food, entertainment and unforgettable views.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Travelers will admire the grand baroque architecture of the Dolmabahçe Palace from the water, beautifully lit at night, showcasing the opulence of the Ottoman Empire.
Guests will glide past the historic Çırağan Palace, once a royal Ottoman residence, now a luxury hotel, offering a glimpse into 19th-century imperial life.
Travelers will see the iconic Ortaköy Mosque up close, nestled right on the Bosphorus shoreline, with its elegant minarets and vibrant nightlife surroundings.
As the boat passes beneath the illuminated Bosphorus Bridge, guests will experience the thrilling connection between Europe and Asia.
Travelers will view the imposing Rumeli Fortress, built by Sultan Mehmed II, a key structure in the conquest of Constantinople.
Guests will see the elegant Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian shore, once used to host foreign dignitaries, reflecting Ottoman-European architectural blend.
Travelers will pass by this historic and picturesque military school, known for its symmetrical towers and strategic position along the Asian coast.
As the cruise sails under this modern suspension bridge, guests will enjoy the lights and traffic flows between continents.
Travelers will have the perfect view of the Maiden’s Tower, standing on a small islet, surrounded by legends and the beauty of the Bosphorus.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup is available from central Istanbul areas (Taksim, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Beyoglu, Sisli). Pickup time is between 19:30 and 20:15 depending on your hotel location. Our driver will contact you via WhatsApp before pickup.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(43)
Had a great time. Appreciated the food, the service and the show.
Thanks for your review
Amazing experience , staff was great, enjoyed the tour and a meal and live entertainment was included ! Would definitely recommend
Thank you very much for your wonderful review!
It was already great. Only the photographers were pushy. If one says they do not want a photo, that should be enough.
Thank you for your feedback and for joining our Bosphorus Cruise! We are very pleased to hear that you had a great time overall. At the same time, we sincerely appreciate your comment regarding the photographers. We understand that once a guest politely declines a photo, that decision should be respected. We will share your feedback with the relevant team to ensure a more comfortable experience for all our guests in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We hope to welcome you back on board again and provide an even better experience next time. Best regards, Tourlance Team
Pretty wild young group so really a party night. Transportation was very good. The food was OK, but not great.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the party atmosphere and that the transportation service met your expectations. Our Bosphorus Dinner Cruise is designed to offer a lively and entertaining evening, and it’s great to know you experienced that energy. We also appreciate your honest comments regarding the food. Guest feedback is very important to us, and we will share your remarks with our catering team as we continuously work to improve the dining experience. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you again on a future cruise in Istanbul! Best regards, Tourlance Team
Overall was a nice experience, will definitely try again
Thank you for your kind review! 😊 We’re very happy to hear that you had a nice experience with us. It was a pleasure to host you on our cruise, and we truly appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable evening on the Bosphorus! 🚢✨
Very recomended night ou full of nice music and fantastic views of the Bosphorous. The staff was very helpful and very attentive. It was full but it didnt seem to be. Nice atmosphere and nice show
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! 🌟 We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the music, the fantastic Bosphorus views, and the overall atmosphere of the evening 🚢✨ It’s especially great to know that our staff made you feel comfortable with their attentive service, even on a busy night. We always do our best to create a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all our guests. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable night on the Bosphorus 🌙
A good experience and I suggest you take the shuttle, it is very convenient
Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil commentaire 😊 Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé une bonne expérience avec nous à bord 🚢✨ Merci également pour votre recommandation concernant la navette. Nous sommes heureux de savoir que le service de transfert a rendu votre soirée plus confortable et pratique. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau très bientôt sur le Bosphore 🌙
I can highly recommend this dinner cruise. The waiter, Hassan was very friendly and gave us great service. The food was very good and entertainment was incredible!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! 🌟 We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dinner cruise experience with us. Your kind words about Hassan mean a lot, and we will be very happy to share your compliments with him. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the food, the service, and our entertainment program 🚢✨ We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable evening on the Bosphorus!
I boarded boat & got seated & never seen too since for past 24min. Noticed everybody else being brought in get drinks order, starters+photo within a few mins, even seats with no one on it have starters(got photo). ask to be helped & get yes sir. 32min in Got introduction+empty table food+drink. Did NOT enjoy. Sat under the stair and staff are talking and doing business with the pos(card) machine right next to me on my left. Bread cold and starter not so tasteful Haven’t had another refill drink going 57mins and got the wrong order. 1hour & 10mins in got my photo taken, photographer knows what his doing and was good when got to me. Also my table gets used to put glasses on. (Got photos) People and staff stand near me and the table Only things good was the dessert and the belly dancer who I couldn’t see fully
First of all, we sincerely apologize for the delayed service and the negative experience you had during the beginning of your cruise. Unfortunately, on that evening there was unusually heavy traffic and a very busy boarding process, which caused delays and confusion for some of our service staff. However, this is not an excuse, and we completely understand your disappointment after waiting so long without proper attention while other tables were being served. We are truly sorry that your evening did not start the way it should have. Your feedback has been shared with our operations team so we can improve our organization and guest service during busy nights. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope we may have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future for a much smoother and more enjoyable experience.
In one word: bad. We had the package VIP+window+ alcohol+ transfer. It started with the pick up at our hotel. A boy came to pick us up (on foot) and walked us, without any explanation to another place, just said wait here. Apparently we were walking with him and getting some other guests. Then we all took a bus. This was fine, but they should give some more info. Then we arrive at the cruise, got sat with another (lovely) couple at the same table. Starter was already served, but the salad looked shriveled. We tried to order our included alcoholic beverages, but after a whole lot of discussion it took them 1hour and a half to bring us a wine and a beer. As main dish, I ordered the fish. I got a fish with not many fish on it, as well as another shriveled salad and 1 potato slice. So no. After that we got tea and dessert. This was ok. The photographer was super pushy when we explained we didn't want our picture taken. The entertainment was good, but very very loud, so you couldn't really converse well. Istanbul by night is beautiful, but we would not recommend seeing it like this.
First of all, we sincerely apologize for the experience you had. This is definitely not the level of service we aim to provide to our guests. It seems there was a serious misunderstanding and communication issue during the pickup process, and we completely understand how frustrating and confusing this must have felt for you. We are already reviewing this situation with our transfer team to understand why this happened and to prevent it from happening again in the future. We truly value your feedback, because it helps us improve our service. As a gesture of apology and to hopefully leave you with a better memory of Istanbul, we would be very happy to invite you to one of our different tours as our guest. Please contact us directly so we can personally assist you and arrange this for you. Once again, we are very sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment caused.
