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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Secrets and Untold Stories of Istanbul

New To The Site! Istanbul, Turkey

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Limited to Just 35 Guests Per Day– Reserve Now!

Step aboard our elegant 68-foot yacht and sail into the golden hour with a sunset cruise like no other.

Uncover the hidden stories behind Istanbul’s most iconic waterfront landmarks— tales that most tours never tell:
* The $100 million mansion nestled on the shoreline
* The bridge first sketched by Leonardo da Vinci
* A palace featuring a 4.5-ton chandelier
* The James Bond filming location from The World Is Not Enough
* A Muslim mosque designed by an Armenian Christian architect
* A Tower of Prophecy—built to shield a princess

With our onboard audio guide played through the yacht's speakers, every wave comes with a story—and every sight reveals a secret.

Enjoy Turkish baklava, chocolate muffins, and nuts with wine, beer, lemonade or iced tea.

Seats are extremely limited—35 guests per day, this is your exclusive chance to experience Istanbul from the water.

Important: Alcoholic drinks are served to travelers 18 years old and above.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Delicious snacks (baklava, chocolate muffin, and nuts)
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Private transportation
  • Extra alcoholic beverages from the bar
  • Private yacht
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Ömer Avni
34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Kabataş iskelesi

Kabataş Pier: where the journey starts
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ciragan Palace Kempinski (Pass By)

Ottoman royal residence
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Ortakoy (Pass By)

Ortaköy Mosque—a jewel of Neo-Baroque architecture
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Bosphorus Bridge (Pass By)

First Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs Bridge)
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Arnavutkoy (Pass By)

Bosphorus’s most charming and colorful neighborhood
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Bebek (Pass By)

Most upscale area along the Bosphorus
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Rumeli Fortress (Pass By)

Built by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and played a key role in the conquest of Constantinople in 1453
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Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge (Pass By)

Second Bosphorus Bridge, also called the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, named after the sultan who conquered Istanbul.
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Kucuksu Pavilion (Pass By)

A riverside hunting lodge built in the 1850s.
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Kuleli Military High School (Pass By)

The historic Kuleli Military High School with twin towers.
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Beylerbeyi Palace (Pass By)

A waterfront summet palace on the Asian side of the Bosphorus
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Maiden's Tower (Pass By)

The iconic Maiden’s Tower, or Kız Kulesi; rising from a tiny islet near the entrance to the Bosphorus
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Dolmabahce Palace (Pass By)

European-style palace of the Ottoman Empire.
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Kabataş iskelesi

End of the journey. Please allow 15 minutes of docking time.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Secrets and Untold Stories of Istanbul?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Delicious snacks (baklava, chocolate muffin, and nuts)
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Wine, Beer, Lemonade or Iced Tea / 1 glass per person
  • Restroom on board
  • Secrets of the Bosphorus: an engaging audio guide sharing unique facts about the landmarks
  • Private transportation
  • Extra alcoholic beverages from the bar
  • Private yacht
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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