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Istanbul Small-Group Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus with Snacks, Sunset or Daytime
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Istanbul Small-Group Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus with Snacks, Sunset or Daytime

by STAMBULTUR Puteshestvuy's namy travel

2 hours
Istanbul
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€72€80Save 10%
2 guests × €36
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This small-group yacht cruise in Istanbul lasts about two hours and accommodates up to 16 people. The tour begins at Karakoy Rihtim, near the wooden port by the Galata Bridge, where guests meet the guide. The yacht is a 22-meter white vessel that sails along the Bosphorus Strait, showing views of both the European and Asian shores of the city. During the cruise, passengers see major landmarks including Dolmabahce Palace, Topkapi Palace, Ciragan Palace, Sultan Suleiman Mosque, the Bosphorus Bridge, and the Maiden Tower. Additional sights include Galata Tower, Vodafone Arena, Dolmabahce Mosque, Ortakoy district with its mosque, Bebek Sahili, Rumeli Fortress, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Anadolu Hisari Fort, and the historic Sultanahmet District. Light snacks are served onboard, consisting of homemade mini pizza, mixed nuts, fresh seasonal fruit, tea, coffee, and bottled water. An audioguide application is available in six languages to provide information about the sights along the route. Alcoholic beverages are not included. The cruise can be taken during the daytime or at sunset according to the guest’s preference.

Highlights

Small-group yacht cruise for up to 16 people
Two-hour sailing along the Bosphorus Strait
Views of Istanbul landmarks including Dolmabahce Palace and Maiden Tower
Light snacks, tea, coffee, and bottled water included
Audioguide app available in six languages
Choice of daytime or sunset cruise

What's included

Audioguide app in six languages
Bottled water
Plate of fresh seasonal fruits
Tea and coffee
Mixed nuts
Homemade mini pizza

What's not included

Alcoholic beverages

Itinerary

1

Karakoy Rihtim

The meeting point is at the wooden port with the company flag near the Galata Bridge on the Karakoy side. The guide waits here before boarding the yacht. From this location, the yacht sails the Bosphorus Strait along both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. The tour lasts about 2 hours.

5 min

2

Bosphorus Strait

The yacht sails for about two hours along the Bosphorus, passing key landmarks on both the European and Asian shores of Istanbul.

120 min

3

Galata Koprusu

The Galata Bridge connects the new and old parts of Istanbul across the Golden Horn. It has two levels: a pedestrian floor with cafes and restaurants, and an upper floor with road and tram tracks. There is a movable section in the middle to allow ship passage. The tour includes about a one-hour break here for guests to eat, walk, or take photos before rejoining the yacht.

4

Galataport

This is one of Istanbul’s main cruise ports and shopping centers.

5

Galata Tower

The Galata Tower is a historic Genoese watchtower located in the Beyoğlu district. It sits at the highest point of the former Walls of Galata and now functions as a museum and exhibition space.

6

Vodafone Arena

This stadium is home to Beşiktaş, Istanbul’s oldest soccer team known as the Black Eagles.

7

Dolmabahce Mosque

A baroque-style mosque located waterside in Kabataş, near Dolmabahce Palace. It was commissioned by Queen Mother Bezmialem Valide Sultan and designed by architect Garabet Balyan in 1855. Construction was completed under Sultan Abdülmecid.

8

Dolmabahce Palace

Built on a large mound constructed in the 17th century to allow construction on what was once water, this palace sits on the Bosphorus shore.

9

Ortakoy

A well-known district in Istanbul’s Besiktas area, stretching along the Bosphorus shore and separated by the Bosphorus Bridge. The Ortakoy Mosque is a symbol of the area.

10

Bosphorus Bridge

The main bridge connecting the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.

11

Bebek Sahili

A popular and upscale district known for its seaside promenade, suitable for walks and dining by the water.

12

Rumeli Fortress

A medieval fortress with military significance during the Ottoman siege of Constantinople. Built for defense rather than decoration.

13

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

The city’s second bridge linking Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus.

14

Beylerbeyi Palace

An Ottoman palace located on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, representing the last period of the empire.

15

Anadolu Hisari Fort

A medieval Ottoman fortress on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, historically known as Güzelce Hisar.

16

KIz Kulesi

Also called Maiden's Tower, this three-story building stands on a small natural island near Uskudar, rising 23 meters above the Bosphorus.

17

Sultanahmet District

The historical peninsula is Istanbul’s oldest area, surrounded by the Golden Horn, Bosphorus, and Sea of Marmara, containing many Byzantine and Ottoman-era palaces, mosques, churches, and monuments.

18

Eminonu Pier

A commercial waterfront area near the Golden Horn’s confluence with the Bosphorus and Sea of Marmara, connected to Karakoy by the Galata Bridge.

Meeting point

15 minutes before tour starts please get ready in front of the “Bi Balik Karakoy” restaraunt , this restaurant is in 1 min walking distance from the boarding point Look for company white flag with red letters “STAMBULTOUR”

End point

15 minutes before tour starts please get ready in front of the “Bi Balik Karakoy” restaraunt , this restaurant is in 1 min walking distance from the boarding point Look for company white flag with red letters “STAMBULTOUR”

Languages

German (audio)German (written)Russian (audio)Russian (written)English (audio)English (written)Italian (audio)Italian (written)French (audio)French (written)Spanish (audio)Spanish (written)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Not advised during pregnancy
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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