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The pick of Istanbul.
The 15 most popular show tours in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Bosphorus dinner cruise on a mega yacht with 3-course meal, live music and dance, plus audio guide views of Dolmabahçe and Maiden’s Tower.
Most Popular“Deniz was a wonderful host and extremely welcoming. 10 out of 10”
Bosphorus dinner cruise for $34 with unlimited soft drinks, Turkish Night show, and night views of Istanbul palaces and bridges.
“Great experience! Especially price to quality ratio - for what you got it is dirt cheap considering current prices in Istambul (may 2025)”
Enjoy a 3-hour Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish dances, DJ set, and great night views between Europe and Asia for $41.
“Transportation to get to the boat was a bit tricky. We spent a lot of time picking up people and at the end some of them had to be dropped off and their activity had to reschedule to next day. Apart from that, the show is nice, the personal on the boat was so nice…”
Istanbul’s Bosphorus night cruise with a full Turkish dinner, lively dance shows, and great views of Europe and Asia.
“A very nice way to experience a good Turkish meal with respectful and attentive staff while crossing the bosphorus strait. The entertainment is an added plus. Having the option for hotel pickup, with a great driver, made it that much more enjoyable.”
Watch Turkish folklore dances and live music in a restored 550-year-old Ottoman hammam at Hodjapasha, Istanbul. 65 minutes.
“Very good and memorable experience! The modern solo Sama dance was just amazing amazing amazing! Thank you.”
Bosphorus dinner cruise from Kabataş with Turkish food, DJ night show, belly dance and whirling dervish, plus palace and bridge views.
“I recently took the Pereme cruise, and overall, it was a fantastic experience. From the moment we boarded, the staff was welcoming and efficient, making the process smooth and hassle-free. The ship itself was well-maintained. Reham one of the staff members kept in check with us to ensure everything was well. Overall, this cruise was…”
Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish night show, violin, unlimited soft drinks and tea, plus views of illuminated palaces and bridges.
“Very good show . Amazing . Went with young kids and they enjoyed a lot . Food was ok but real fun was dance shows”
Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul with Turkish meze, a folklore show, and belly dancers, plus nonstop soft drinks and deck views.
“The view was lovely. The food was not good. The entertainment was just ok. You’re buying the boat ride- the rest is just extra so don’t be disappointed.”
Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish night show and DJ: hotel pickup, 3-course meal, illuminated palaces, and performances.
“Great experience and the dinner was delicious, I like the fun and activities and also the excellent service”
Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with meze dinner, unlimited soft drinks, and a Turkish night show, plus scenic landmarks from Kabataş.
“Information incorrect; poor operator as they changed times after booking and failed to communicate with pick up staff who were contracted. By moving the time forward 45 minutes we could not make tour and didn’t go. They refused a refund tho we notified them as soon as they changed the time”
Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish show, hotel pickup, and Turkish cuisine on a 3-hour night sail between Europe and Asia.
“Very stressful and bad experience . They never apologized for the inconvenience that we had with them. They never picked up from the hotel”
Bosphorus evening cruise with dinner, Turkish dance show, and classic Istanbul views from the water, with hotel pickup and drinks included.
“We had a great time The tour company was very accommodating and our waiter Memet was awesome! The chicken was very tasty.”
Istanbul’s Bosphorus by night: 3.5-hour dinner cruise with private table, Turkish dance shows, DJ, and landmark views from the water.
“It was fine! The pick up was probably the best amenity - the stop over on the Asian side was very short and it seems like there was nothing in the area to see. Breakfast felt a bit cafeteria-like. Find tour but felt overpriced for what it was.”
Enjoy a Bosphorus sunset dinner cruise with Turkish night dance show, hotel pickup, and a 3-course meal with included drinks.
“Highly recommend this fun event!!! We booked the private table for 2 and I'm glad we did. We had the best seats with perfect views and it was easy to get up and get around the boat. Service was excellence for dinner, and we had many choices of dips, a lovely dinner, and even some…”
Istanbul Bosphorus cruise with dinner, unlimited local drinks, and a belly-dancing show, plus hotel pickup and sunset views.
“Wonderful cruise, good food and great entertainment”
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