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Worth your time in Istanbul.
The 15 vip tours travellers book most in Istanbul, from the headline sights to the quieter finds. What each one costs, how long it runs, and whether it earns a slot on a short trip.
2-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with live English guide, sunset views, Turkish snacks, tea and coffee, plus classic Istanbul landmarks.
Most Popular“Simply terrific. I enjoyed seeing the different places and the rich culture heritage in Istanbul during sunset. Highly recommended ❤️”
Small-group Istanbul sunset cruise on a luxury yacht with guide, mint lemonade, fruit, baklava, and live Bosphorus landmark commentary. 2 hours.
“Nice and pleasant boat tour! Very nice fruit and nut snacks and desserts. We liked the tour guide that gave us a little history behind everything we were looking at.”
Luxury Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş: 25-meter yacht, guided city views, Turkish snacks, 2.5 hours.
“A bit pricey but absolutely worth it! The live guide was great (informative but not overwhelming), the drinks and snacks were very nice, the boat was clean and comfortable with several seating options (outside or inside in case of wind).”
Luxury Bosphorus sunset cruise with hotel transfers, palace and bridge sights, plus cookies, baklava, mint lemonade, tea, fruit. 2 hours.
“it was a fun experience; I would suggest updating the bathroom facility. The crew members were very nice”
A guided 2.5-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with snacks, tea, and big landmark views, plus Bridge lights and helpful narration.
“Had a great time on the evening sunset cruise. The staff was very attentive from the moment you book until you depart. Excellent service and genuine kind staff members. They served us lots of yummy snacks, juice and Turkish tea that was included. Alcohol is available for purchase as well. They do have several different…”
Luxury Bosphorus yacht cruise with a Kanlıca yogurt stop, snacks, and an English guide pointing out Ottoman palaces and bridges.
“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.”
A 2-hour luxury Bosphorus sunset cruise with hotel transfers, onboard lemonade, fruit, sweets, and guided views of Istanbul’s European and Asian shores.
“Very good view and wonderful boat and staff even the come try was well designed to show all relevant parts of the tour.”
A 2.5-hour luxury Bosphorus sunset cruise with English narration, snacks, drinks, and unbeatable Istanbul views from Europe to Asia.
“The cruise was relaxing, with great hospitality and a very informative guide. Our teen grandkids enjoyed the whole experience as well!”
A 5-hour Bosphorus lunch cruise from Istanbul with a sit-down meal, major landmarks, and seasonal Black Sea swimming near Anadolu Kavağı.
“The trip went all the way to the 3rd bridge, the start of the back Sea. (Most that we checked only go up about 2/3 of the way). The lunch was quite good, for that type of setting...tasty, and generous servings. Taking a dip up near the 3rd bridge was fun. The scenery is not…”
Old City Istanbul hammam with kese scrub, foam, sauna and steam. Choose public, private, or VIP rooms with massage and tea.
“I reserved this experience ahead of my visit to Istanbul during my free afternoon away from my tour group. The private massage and Turkish bath was a wonderful experience. The same woman guided me throughout the full experience-from sauna to massage—which was very thorough— on to the steam room, and finally to the Turkish bath.…”
Private VIP transfer in Istanbul from IST to hotels or cruise ports for up to 6, with meet-and-wait staff and air-conditioned vans.
“Prompt pick up. Clean and roomy vehicle. We had a group of 6. Great value for money. Driver was polite and courteous. WhatsApp messages kept us updated and informed. We had no hesitation in using the same company for our return journey”
Private Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul with mint lemonade, baklava snacks, and landmark views for up to 12. Choose your departure time.
“Great way to see Istanbul. Crew even had a cake for my daughters birthday. Weather not perfect but boat nice and warm with tons of snacks.”
Bosphorus luxury yacht cruise in Istanbul with an English guide, palace and bridge views, plus tea, baklava, and snacks in about 2 hours.
“All good, very relaxing and enjoyable tour. The host was very friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend this to anyone, good value for money.”
Luxury Bosphorus yacht cruise from Dolmabahçe with an Asian-side stop in Kanlıca for yogurt, Ottoman sights, and Turkish tea and snacks.
“This tour was great! Due to us not being able to get off our cruise ship in enough time to make the tour( port is very congested and a lot with immigration) we missed our tour. I asked if we could go on a later cruise and they were very accommodating. They let me know…”
Istanbul’s Bosphorus night cruise on a luxury yacht: 2 hours of palace and bridge views, snacks and drinks, and a small group vibe.
“Excellent experience with the best team. They made our experience exceptional! The boat was really convenient and the beverages really nice.”
From the domes of the old city to the Bosphorus, the bazaars and the table, every way to spend a day across two continents.
