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. Check the official site for current visiting times before you go.

Highlights

• Bosphorus Strait
• Bosphorus Bridge
• Dolmabahce Palace
• Maiden's Tower
• Rumeli Fortress

Included / Excluded

What to expect on your evening Bosphorus cruise

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.

Check the official site for current visiting times before you go.

Available Days / Times

• Monday : 20:45
• Tuesday : 20:45
• Wednesday : 20:45
• Thursday : 20:45
• Friday : 20:45
• Saturday : 20:45
• Sunday : 20:45