Istanbul Night Cruise: Scenic Bosphorus Views

Explore Istanbul’s spiritual landmarks, vibrant bazaars, and scenic Bosphorus cruise. Discover Suleymaniye Mosque, Spice Bazaar, and historic Balat neighborhood.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bosphorus Strait - Discover the captivating allure of Istanbul at night as the cruise navigates the legendary Bosphorus waters. This two-hour guided evening tour provides a unique view of the city’s famous landmarks, beautifully illuminated by city lights and steeped in history.
  • Galata Koprusu - The adventure begins near the historic Galata…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

This is more than just a boat ride — it’s an enchanting voyage through centuries of history, art, and culture, all set against the sparkling night skyline of Istanbul.
What sets our cruise apart is the perfect combination of storytelling, comfort, and scenery. As you savor your warm Turkish tea and enjoy homemade cookies, you’ll be surrounded by stunning…

Location
Park
Fermeneciler Caddesi
Please find the boat named NARAL at our pier located on the Karaköy Golden Horn side, next to the Yakamoz Fish Restaurant and Makbul İbrahim Paşa Mosque. If the boat is not yet there, please wait until the tour start time. Kindly note that the boat's docking may be delayed
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sonia_matar
Nov 24, 2025
Great experience! Would recommend. - Great tour! Really loved it . Would recommend it if you are going solo. Great tour and great stories. Really loved our tour guide - she was effortless in English and Russian
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Tom
Oct 24, 2025
Very good and informative - The Night tour is very good the boat was clean and the staff on board were very helpful. The speaker told us about all the landmarks we were passing. He was very knowledgeable about all the historical places that we could see from the boat. We had tea and cookies and other snacks were available to purchase. There is an onboard photographer. Overall I would recommend this for couples and families with elder children. The lights and sights of the Bosporus look beautiful at night.
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Muhammad
Oct 10, 2025
Amazing night time view - The Bosphorus Explorer Night Cruise was absolutely magical! Gliding under the starlit sky between Europe and Asia felt surreal. The sparkling city lights, historic palaces, and illuminated bridges created a breathtaking panorama. The gentle breeze, relaxing music, and friendly crew made the experience unforgettable. Stopping on the Asian side added a unique cultural touch. Perfect for couples, friends, or solo travelers—this 3-hour journey is pure enchantment on water. A must-do experience in Istanbul! 🌉✨
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K2work
Oct 3, 2025
Istanbul at night - It was a great trip getting to see all the landmarks in the night light, we had an excellent guide, Olga was very clear when telling us the history and facts. Highly recommend this.
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Williamei4468le
Aug 15, 2025
Bosphorus cruise - My wife and I went on this cruise while visiting Istanbul. What an AMAZING trip. Friendly, courteous just all around nice people. This trip was so relaxing both out and back. Translators were pleasant and informative not missing a single detail. Highly recommend
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885istv_nm
Aug 1, 2025
A wonderful trip in the Bosphoros - I come here from Hungary to visit the city and it was absulutly perfect. There is amazing view to the from the water. Olga was incredibly helpful and her guide was 100% understandable I higly recommend for everyone.
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Yahya_k
Jul 15, 2025
wonderful boshporus tour - It was a very nice tour. The tour team was very friendly, and the guides were knowledgeable about the places we saw. The refreshments were delicious, and I was satisfied. I would like to join other tours.
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Terricc2906cm
Jul 14, 2025
Best Crew! - This is the BEST crew ever. Friendly, kind and very helpful.this was our first trip in Istanbul and we’re having a little trouble with the language variable, communication and just plain getting around. We could not find the boat and the staff were very helpful and accommodating to us and we appreciate all they did to get us to the boat. Cruise at night is truly magical! Cookies and tea a very nice touch!
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Maryann
Nov 3, 2025
It is very good value for money the guide was very good you got to learn about both sides of the bospherus and to see it lit up - Boat was ok but only 2 toilets for the whole boat . The tour guide was good and her knowledge of the areas was very interesting
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From $6
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).