Bosphorus Dinner Cruise in Istanbul with Turkish Night Show
Ottoman flavors, folk shows and lit-up views from the deck
Eat a Turkish and Ottoman dinner while belly dancers and folk performers take over the room, then step out on deck for night views of Istanbul. It is a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus, passing palaces, bridges and fortresses lit up after dark.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Bosphorus dinner cruise and show
- Board the Bosphorus dinner cruise
- Admire Dolmabahce Palace from water
- Pass by Ciragan Palace
- See Ortakoy Mosque up close
- Pass under Bosphorus Bridge
- View Rumeli Fortress
- See Beylerbeyi Palace on Asian shore
- Pass historic military school
- Pass under Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
- View Maiden’s Tower
- Enjoy Turkish Night Show onboard
- Dine on Turkish and Ottoman flavors
- Relax on deck with night views
- Optional: Enjoy alcoholic beverages
What’s included
- Turkish Night Show.
- Dinner.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Unlimited soft drinks.
- Every day except Thursday 20:00
- Thursday 20:00 22:00
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Sail the Bosphorus on a dinner cruise in Istanbul, where you eat Turkish and Ottoman flavors while belly dancers and folk performers take the stage.
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The experience
Once the boat is out on the water, the city starts lining up along the shore. Dolmabahce Palace comes into view with its grand baroque facade lit up for the night, and the Ortakoy Mosque sits right on the shoreline, its elegant minarets catching the light. Further on, the Bosphorus Bridge glows overhead as the boat slips beneath it, a clear reminder that you are crossing from Europe to Asia. Rumeli Fortress stands out in the dark, and Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian shore looks elegant against the night.
Dinner is served while the entertainment gets going. You taste Turkish and Ottoman flavors, and belly dancing, traditional folk performances and live entertainment fill the room. Unlimited soft drinks come with the evening, so your glass stays full while you watch the show and the scenery change outside the windows.
Out on the deck you can slow down and take in the night views of Istanbul. The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge is a modern suspension bridge, its lights and traffic running between the continents. Maiden's Tower sits on a small islet, surrounded by legends and the Bosphorus water, and it is one of the views the route is built around.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 2,441 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 45 minutes before departure.
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Russian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Does the dinner cruise include food and drinks?
Yes, dinner is included, and unlimited soft drinks come with it. The dinner features Turkish and Ottoman flavors.
Will I see the Maiden's Tower from the boat?
Yes, you get a view of the Maiden's Tower, which stands on a small islet in the Bosphorus.
Is there belly dancing on the cruise?
Yes, belly dancing is part of the Turkish Night Show, alongside traditional folk performances and live entertainment.
Can I go out on deck during the cruise?
Yes, you can relax on the deck and take in the night views of the lit-up Bosphorus and Istanbul.
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise in Istanbul with Turkish Night Show
3h · EN +1
from US$ 39 per person
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