Istanbul Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus
by History Travel Bosphorus Cruises
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€64Overview
This 2.5-hour boat cruise offers a small-group or private tour option along the Bosphorus in Istanbul, providing views of the city’s waterfront landmarks at sunset. Guests can see the Bosphorus Bridge, Maiden's Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, and Rumeli Fortress as they are illuminated in the evening light. The cruise includes snacks, bottled water, tea and coffee, guiding, on-board restrooms, and WiFi. Hotel transfer is available if chosen. The route passes by several notable sites: the Dolmabahce Palace by the sea, the first Bosphorus Bridge, Suada Club island, the celebrity district of Bebek Sahili, the Rumeli Fortress built in 1453, the Ottoman hunting house Kucuksu Pavilion with Baroque and Rococo architecture, the historic Kuleli Military High School, the largest Bosphorus district on the Asian side, Uskudar, the Maiden's Tower, and the Old City shoreline featuring views of landmarks such as Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. The cruise also passes the Galata Bridge connecting old and new Istanbul, the 13th-century Genoese-built Galata tower area, and ends near Galataport, the international cruise terminal. Alcoholic drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfer if not selected are not included. The boat has restrooms and WiFi for guest convenience.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dolmabahce Palace
The cruise passes by Dolmabahce Palace, the second imperial palace of the Ottoman Empire, located by the sea.
Bosphorus Bridge
Guests see the first Bosphorus Bridge spanning the strait.
Suada Club
The boat passes Suada Club, the only natural island in the Bosphorus.
Bebek Sahili
The route includes views of Bebek Sahili, known as a famous and upscale celebrity district in Istanbul.
Rumeli Fortress
The cruise approaches Rumeli Fortress, a large fortification built in 1453 along the Bosphorus.
Kucuksu Pavilion
Guests see Kucuksu Pavilion, an Ottoman hunting house on the Bosphorus shore, notable for its Baroque and Rococo architecture.
Kuleli Sahil
The boat passes Kuleli Sahil, home to a military high school built during the late Ottoman period as part of army modernization.
Uskudar
The cruise views Uskudar, the largest local district on the Asian side of the Bosphorus.
KIz Kulesi
The Maiden's Tower (Kiz Kulesi) is visible from the boat along the Bosphorus.
Old City of Istanbul
The boat passes the Historical Peninsula, once the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for over 1000 years and Ottoman capital for 450 years, with views of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Archaeology Museum, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar from the sea.
Galata Koprusu
The cruise passes Galata Bridge, which connects Istanbul’s old and new city sections.
Galata Koprusu
Guests see the historic Galata area, built in the 13th century by the Genoese.
Galataport
The final stop is near Galataport, Istanbul’s modern international cruise terminal.
Meeting point
Meeting Point: KABATAS TRANSFER CENTER (opposite of Kabatas Tram Station) Please follow the sign KABATAS - PRINCES' ISLANDS LINE We kindly request our guests to show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time.
End point
Meeting Point: KABATAS TRANSFER CENTER (opposite of Kabatas Tram Station) Please follow the sign KABATAS - PRINCES' ISLANDS LINE We kindly request our guests to show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Istanbul Sunset Cruise on the Bosphorus
by History Travel Bosphorus Cruises
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€64Overview
This 2.5-hour boat cruise offers a small-group or private tour option along the Bosphorus in Istanbul, providing views of the city’s waterfront landmarks at sunset. Guests can see the Bosphorus Bridge, Maiden's Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, and Rumeli Fortress as they are illuminated in the evening light. The cruise includes snacks, bottled water, tea and coffee, guiding, on-board restrooms, and WiFi. Hotel transfer is available if chosen. The route passes by several notable sites: the Dolmabahce Palace by the sea, the first Bosphorus Bridge, Suada Club island, the celebrity district of Bebek Sahili, the Rumeli Fortress built in 1453, the Ottoman hunting house Kucuksu Pavilion with Baroque and Rococo architecture, the historic Kuleli Military High School, the largest Bosphorus district on the Asian side, Uskudar, the Maiden's Tower, and the Old City shoreline featuring views of landmarks such as Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. The cruise also passes the Galata Bridge connecting old and new Istanbul, the 13th-century Genoese-built Galata tower area, and ends near Galataport, the international cruise terminal. Alcoholic drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfer if not selected are not included. The boat has restrooms and WiFi for guest convenience.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Dolmabahce Palace
The cruise passes by Dolmabahce Palace, the second imperial palace of the Ottoman Empire, located by the sea.
Bosphorus Bridge
Guests see the first Bosphorus Bridge spanning the strait.
Suada Club
The boat passes Suada Club, the only natural island in the Bosphorus.
Bebek Sahili
The route includes views of Bebek Sahili, known as a famous and upscale celebrity district in Istanbul.
Rumeli Fortress
The cruise approaches Rumeli Fortress, a large fortification built in 1453 along the Bosphorus.
Kucuksu Pavilion
Guests see Kucuksu Pavilion, an Ottoman hunting house on the Bosphorus shore, notable for its Baroque and Rococo architecture.
Kuleli Sahil
The boat passes Kuleli Sahil, home to a military high school built during the late Ottoman period as part of army modernization.
Uskudar
The cruise views Uskudar, the largest local district on the Asian side of the Bosphorus.
KIz Kulesi
The Maiden's Tower (Kiz Kulesi) is visible from the boat along the Bosphorus.
Old City of Istanbul
The boat passes the Historical Peninsula, once the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for over 1000 years and Ottoman capital for 450 years, with views of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Archaeology Museum, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar from the sea.
Galata Koprusu
The cruise passes Galata Bridge, which connects Istanbul’s old and new city sections.
Galata Koprusu
Guests see the historic Galata area, built in the 13th century by the Genoese.
Galataport
The final stop is near Galataport, Istanbul’s modern international cruise terminal.
Meeting point
Meeting Point: KABATAS TRANSFER CENTER (opposite of Kabatas Tram Station) Please follow the sign KABATAS - PRINCES' ISLANDS LINE We kindly request our guests to show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time.
End point
Meeting Point: KABATAS TRANSFER CENTER (opposite of Kabatas Tram Station) Please follow the sign KABATAS - PRINCES' ISLANDS LINE We kindly request our guests to show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before the cruise departure time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.