Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Istanbul with Turkish Night Show
About this tour
Spend an evening on the water in Istanbul with a 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise that pairs a 4-course meal with a live Turkish night show. As the boat sails past the Bosphorus Bridge, Dolmabahce Palace, Maiden's Tower and Rumeli Fortress, you'll watch belly dancing, folk dances and a traditional henna ceremony set to live music. Unlimited local alcoholic drinks can be added at booking, and soft drinks flow freely throughout. Boarding is at 20:45, every day of the week.
Highlights
- Bosphorus Strait
- Bosphorus Bridge
- Dolmabahce Palace
- Maiden's Tower
- Rumeli Fortress
Included / Excluded
- Ticket for the Bosphorus cruise.
- Dinner with 4 courses.
- Soft drinks, unlimited.
- Turkish night show performed live on board.
- Imported (non-local) alcoholic drinks.
- Any personal spending.
What to expect on your evening Bosphorus cruise
This Bosphorus dinner cruise runs every evening, departing at 20:45 and lasting around 3 hours. You make your own way to the pier, board the boat, and settle in for dinner while Istanbul's waterfront slides past on both sides. The route takes in the Bosphorus Bridge lit up at night, Dolmabahce Palace on the European shore, Maiden's Tower sitting on its tiny islet, and the medieval walls of Rumeli Fortress.
Dinner is a 4-course meal served at your table, with unlimited local alcoholic drinks available if you choose that option when booking. Soft drinks are unlimited for everyone. Once the plates are cleared, the entertainment gets going.
The Turkish night show is the heart of the evening: belly dance performances, regional folk dances from around Turkiye, a traditional henna ceremony, and live music that carries through to the end of the cruise. When the program wraps up, the boat brings you back to the same pier where you started.
A practical note: arrive at the pier a little before departure time so boarding goes smoothly, and if you'd like hotel transfer, it is available as an add-on during the booking process rather than included by default.
Available Days / Times
- Monday : 20:45
- Tuesday : 20:45
- Wednesday : 20:45
- Thursday : 20:45
- Friday : 20:45
- Saturday : 20:45
- Sunday : 20:45
FAQs
Does this option come with hotel pickup?
Transfer from your hotel is available, but only when you add it as an option while booking. It is not included automatically.
Is alcohol part of the package?
Local alcoholic drinks are served only if you choose that option at the time of booking.