Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Dance Shows, Belly Dance

Palaces and fortresses on both shores, one evening afloat

Dine on a double-deck boat as it glides past palaces, fortresses and both shores of Istanbul's Bosphorus. Folk dances, whirling dervishes and classic belly dancing make up the show. It is a dinner cruise on the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 67 to US$ 90 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Dinner, but no alcoholic drinks 20:00 Guide in English

Dinner Cruise 20:00 Guide in English Including alcoholic drinks: the cruise details are identical. Choosing this option means two local alcoholic beverages are included in the cruise.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Bosphorus dinner cruise and dance show

• Coach pickup or meet at port
• Board festive boat
• Enjoy sightseeing of Bosphorus Strait
• See European and Asian coastlines
• Grab complimentary drink from cabin bar
• Choose viewpoint to admire monuments
• Watch Anatolian music and dance show
• Enjoy classic belly dancing performance
• Admire city lights as boat returns
• Return to hotel by coach or stay out
• Optional: Enjoy alcoholic beverages

Stops and time spent at each 16 stops

1. Bosphorus Strait 3h
2. Dolmabahce Palace passing by
3. Dolmabahce Mosque passing by
4. Galatasaray Island passing by
5. Bebek Park passing by
6. Ortaköy passing by
7. Bosphorus Bridge passing by
8. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge passing by
9. Kanlica Meydani passing by
10. Rumeli Fortress passing by
11. Küçüksu Palace passing by
12. Beylerbeyi Palace passing by
13. Maiden’s Tower passing by
14. Galata Bridge passing by
15. Galata Tower passing by
16. Anadolu Hisari Fort passing by

What’s included

• Dinner with the day's speciality, salad, fresh fruit and soft drinks.
• Night shows with whirling dervishes and folk dances.
• Belly dance shows.
• Cruise on a double-deck boat.

Times

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• Every day 20:00

Information

You sail the Bosphorus past palaces and fortresses on a double-deck boat, with whirling dervishes, folk dances and belly dancing on board.

Group Up to 200

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Audio guide English

Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 1,816 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 60 minutes before departure. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

Book up to 5h before

Ages Adult (18 and older) · Youth (9 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

Settling in is easy. A complimentary drink from the cabin bar is waiting, and then you pick the viewpoint you like best on the double-deck boat. From there the monuments along the European and Asian coasts slide by, from Dolmabahçe Palace on the European side to Beylerbeyi Palace, where the marble stands out against the water. The Bosphorus Bridge comes into view with the longest span in Europe, and Rumeli Fortress marks the narrowest point of the strait.

Then the music starts. The performance of music and dancing sheds light on Anatolian culture, with whirling dervishes and folk dances in the night shows. As it picks up, classic belly dancing arrives with playful twists and shakes, enjoyed by all. Dinner, with the day's speciality and fresh fruit, keeps you company while the strait goes by.

The last few minutes belong to the view. As the boat reaches the port, you can spend them admiring the sparkling city.

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 1,816 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 60 minutes before departure.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 17 years); Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3): 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.

Is dinner included on the Bosphorus cruise?

Yes. Dinner is served on board and built around the speciality of the day, with fresh fruit to finish.

Do whirling dervishes perform during the Istanbul dinner cruise?

Yes. The night shows include whirling dervishes and folk dances, alongside classic belly dancing.

Can I move around the boat to see the views?

Yes. You pick your favourite viewpoint on the double-deck boat, and the monuments on both shores of the Bosphorus are in view from it.

Is there a complimentary drink on the cruise?

Yes. You get a complimentary drink from the cabin bar as soon as you settle in.

Operated by Istanbul Bosphorus Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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