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15 Best Sailing Tours In Istanbul

The pick of Istanbul.

The 15 most popular sailing tours in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.

15 Best Sailing Tours In Istanbul

Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks - Sunset vs Daytime: Pick Your Timing Like a Local
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Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

1.Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

Istanbul Bosphorus yacht cruise with audio guide, snacks and fruit, plus sunset options past Dolmabahçe and Maiden Tower.

Most Popular 4.9

“The cruise was very well organized. The team made sure I didn’t miss the trip — they even called to confirm everything, which I really appreciated. The tour itself was smooth and relaxing, with beautiful views and a comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a pleasant and stress-free experience!”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide - Kabataş departure: start where the city’s water photos begin
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

2.Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Live Guide

Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with a live English guide, snacks and homemade lemonade, plus big photo moments like Dolmabahçe and Maiden’s Tower.

4.9

“A truly wonderful tour of the Bosphorus. Our guide explained all the great buildings and monuments beautifully. The tour lasted 2.5 hours and we covered all the major attractions. I will highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to know more about Istanbul and its ever present witness: The Bosphorus. Thank you to the…”

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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best - Bosphorus Strait: the route itself is the point
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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best

3.Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Experience: Istanbul’s Best

A 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with guide commentary, canapés, drinks, and views of Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy, fortresses, bridges, and more.

5.0

“Everyone was so nice and welcoming. Wonderful narrative of the Bosphorus and great service. Water, lemonade, tea, baklava, nd fruit included. Cocktails extra. And blankets for a cool night breeze”

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Istanbul Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht - Guided Group Cruise - Dolmabahçe Palace and Beşiktaş: Starting With Power on the Water
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Istanbul Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht – Guided Group Cruise

Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side - (Morning or Afternoon) - Kanlıca stop: how the Asian side break really works
Bosphorus Sunset & Yacht Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Istanbul, Morning, Sailing, Tour Reviews

Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side – (Morning or Afternoon)

5.Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on the Asian Side – (Morning or Afternoon)

Cruise the Bosphorus on a Sunset yacht with a stop in Kanlıca for Turkish yogurt, snacks, coffee, and easy pickup from central Istanbul.

5.0

“Fascinating look at both the European and Asian sides of the Bosporus with commentary and a short stop on the Asian side to sample some authentic Turkish yogurt. We also enjoyed some small snacks, Turkish tea, & Turkish coffee along the way.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise at Sunset with Snacks - Inside the Yacht: Deck Choices and the 360° View Advantage
Bosphorus Sunset & Yacht Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Istanbul, Sailing, Tour Reviews

Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise at Sunset with Snacks

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Yacht - Getting Oriented: Kabataş Transfer Center to the Yacht on the Water
Bosphorus Sunset & Yacht Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Istanbul, Sailing, Tour Reviews, VIP

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on a Luxury Yacht

Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Transfers - Getting to Kabataş and finding the yacht: transfers that actually reduce stress
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Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Transfers

8.Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht with Transfers

2-hour luxury yacht Bosphorus sunset cruise with transfers, cookies and baklava, fruit, lemonade, and expert English commentary.

5.0

“We had a lovely evening cruising the Bosphorus with our family. Alana was great at communicating the pick up time from our hotel and was on hand to meet us as the meeting point and taking us to the boat. There was plenty of space for everyone in the large group, and we got some…”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on Asian Side - Your yacht setup: comfort first, with snacks that actually feel like a pause
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Stopover on Asian Side

Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Tour – Asian Side Stop & Exploration - Meeting point and getting on board without stress
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Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Tour – Asian Side Stop & Exploration

10.Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Tour – Asian Side Stop & Exploration

Cruise the Bosphorus in style with a short Asian-side stop for yogurt, palace views, bridges, snacks, and an informative guide.

5.0

“Wonderful view. Tour guide did a great job of informing us, but also leaving us time to enjoy the sights. The yacht was lovely and not too crowded.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Live Guide - The 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset ride: what the timing really does for you
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Live Guide

11.Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Live Guide

Join a 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with a live guide, snacks, and baklava. Cruise Europe and Asia for $35.

4.9

“We missed our scheduled activity due to a flight delay, and the provider, Velena cruises kindly offered for us to take the cruise another evening free of additional charge. We had a blast taking the sunset cruise during an intermittent snow storm. It was still a highlight of our trip.”

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Guided Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxurious Yacht - Small Group Cruise - What $60.49 buys you (and why it can be a smart value)
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Guided Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxurious Yacht – Small Group Cruise

12.Guided Bosphorus Sunset Cruise on Luxurious Yacht – Small Group Cruise

2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise on a small-group luxury yacht with English narration, skyline views, and baklava, fruit, tea, plus coffee.

5.0

“Most wonderful thing i did in a very busy city. meeting was very easy and comfortable, the Yacht was beyond my expectations. a real luxury yacht. Unfortunately the weather didnt make it easy on us, it was very windy this day. But this yacht just had an internal room where you can just relax and…”

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Bosphorus Sunset or Daytime Yacht Cruise with Snacks & Live Guide - What You’re Really Paying For: The Value at $34.76
Bosphorus Sunset & Yacht Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Guided, Istanbul, Sailing, Tour Reviews

Bosphorus Sunset or Daytime Yacht Cruise with Snacks & Live Guide

Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise – Stopover in Asian Side - The Asian-side stop at Kanlıca Meydani: 20 minutes that tastes like Istanbul
Bosphorus Sunset & Yacht Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Istanbul, Sailing, Tour Reviews, VIP

Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise – Stopover in Asian Side

14.Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise – Stopover in Asian Side

Luxury yacht cruise on Istanbul’s Bosphorus with English narration, Dolmabahçe and bridge views, plus a short Kanlıca stop for famous yogurt.

5.0

“Great trip! The boat was large and had plenty of seating outside and inside for our tour the group was about 20 people total. The snacks of tea, fruit and nuts were tasty and just right for type of tour. The meeting location was right off the exit to the funicular and easy to find.…”

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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide - What’s included onboard: lemonade, tea/coffee, fruit, canapés, and baklava cookies
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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide

15.Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide

A 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise in Istanbul with an English live guide, snacks, fruit, and tea/coffee for about $29.

4.5

“We had a wonderful time a great way to see the city. We were so grateful for flexibility. Due to flight delay we could not make our booking date and this provider graciously allowed us to take part the following night. Would be happy to recommend and use again if we are lucky enough to…”

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