Cruise ship on Bosphorus River, Istanbul, with cityscape in background.
Private table with drinks and brunch overlooking Bosphorus, Istanbul, during cruise.
Live music performance during Bosphorus Brunch Cruise with guitar, violin, and percussion.
Guests toasting with drinks on Bosphorus Brunch Cruise, Istanbul backdrop.
Dolmabahce Palace facade viewed from Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey.
Ortakoy Mosque by Bosphorus with cruise boat, Istanbul, Turkey.
Bosphorus brunch cruise table with assorted Turkish dishes, fresh fruits, and drinks.

Istanbul: Bosphorus Lunch Cruise with Guide & Drinks

Istanbul
Food Tours
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Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Meals included

Relish classic Turkish dishes like menemen and gözleme with unlimited drinks.

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Explore Istanbul with an exquisite Bosphorus Lunch Cruise featuring expert guides and delightful drinks, offering both food enthusiasts and drink lovers an exceptional experience in Turkey's lively cityscape. This cruise provides a unique opportunity to savor gourmet dishes while enjoying scenic views of the iconic strait that divides Europe from Asia. Set sail for this enriching blend of culture and cuisine right at Istanbul’s heart.

From atop Istanbul's famous landmarks like Dolmabahçe Palace to Maiden’s Tower, enjoy a professional English-speaking guide on your Bosphorus Lunch Cruise with Sightseeing. Savor lunch and unlimited soft drinks while cruising through the city.

Experience a unique perspective of Turkey’s vibrant capital as you sail between two continents aboard an alternative sightseeing exploration in Istanbul: Bosphorus Lunch Cruise with Guide & Drinks, complete with licensed guides speaking English and Russian.

Aboard this modern and spacious boat, witness historic sites including Ortaköy Mosque, Galata Tower, Topkapı Palace, and the iconic Bosphorus Bridge. The cruise offers a sightseeing adventure from an unparalleled vantage point over Istanbul's skyline.

Relish in lunch offerings such as soup of the day, salad, chicken skewer with rice and garlic, fruits or dessert, paired with unlimited soft drinks while enjoying views of landmarks like Çırağan Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace during your cruise.

Admission to a sightseeing cruise along the Bosphorus Strait

Access to a professional, licensed English and Russian-speaking guide

Entry with lunch included on Istanbul: Bosphorus Lunch Cruise with Guide & Drinks

Ticket for unlimited soft drinks (on the cruise)

Individual Spending

Cruise ship on Bosphorus River, Istanbul, with cityscape in background.

Cruise ship on Bosphorus River, Istanbul, with cityscape in background.

Welcome to Istanbul's Bosphorus Lunch Cruise with Guide & Drinks—an exciting journey that offers a unique perspective of this lively city through its iconic waterway. Set sail on a modern and spacious boat for an alternative sightseeing experience guided by professionals fluent in English and Russian.

What’s Included?

This food tour includes a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, allowing you to witness Istanbul's stunning landmarks from a fresh vantage point. As part of your journey, enjoy a delightful lunch featuring soup of the day, salad, chicken skewer with rice and garlic, fruits or dessert, complemented by unlimited soft drinks.

With an expert guide at hand, explore sights like Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Anatolian Fortress, Fatih Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden's Tower, Galata Tower, and Topkapı Palace. Sail between two continents as you soak in the fascinating views of Istanbul from a different angle.

Private table with drinks and brunch overlooking Bosphorus, Istanbul, during cruise.

Private table with drinks and brunch overlooking Bosphorus, Istanbul, during cruise.

Live music performance during Bosphorus Brunch Cruise with guitar, violin, and percussion.

Live music performance during Bosphorus Brunch Cruise with guitar, violin, and percussion.

Guests toasting with drinks on Bosphorus Brunch Cruise, Istanbul backdrop.

Guests toasting with drinks on Bosphorus Brunch Cruise, Istanbul backdrop.

  • Ensure you have your entry tickets and ID ready to go.

Sun protection is important — pack sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat for the journey.

Prohibited Items and Rules

  • No smoking is permitted on this tour.

Pets are not allowed due to venue restrictions.

Additional Details

If you follow a vegetarian diet, let the cruise operators know in advance so they can accommodate your request. Weather conditions may affect the experience; if it's canceled, choose another date or receive a full refund.

  • The tour is available daily.
  • Lunch includes soup of the day, salad, chicken skewer with rice and garlic, fruits, or dessert.

Major landmarks such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Anatolian Fortress, Fatih Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden's Tower, Galata Tower, and Topkapı Palace are included in the tour.

Dolmabahce Palace facade viewed from Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey.

Dolmabahce Palace facade viewed from Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey.

Ortakoy Mosque by Bosphorus with cruise boat, Istanbul, Turkey.

Ortakoy Mosque by Bosphorus with cruise boat, Istanbul, Turkey.

Have your entry tickets and ID ready in advance for a smooth boarding process on the cruise.

Come prepared with sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat to enjoy the views comfortably under the sun.

If you're visiting multiple attractions in Istanbul, consider starting from those furthest away after disembarking at Ortaköy or Beylerbeyi for an efficient sightseeing itinerary.

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FAQs

The professional licensed guide speaks both English and Russian.
Yes, any additional personal expenses incurred during the experience are excluded from this package.
Smoking is not permitted on this experience.
Yes, it offers unlimited soft drinks as part of the lunch package.
You'll head to a modern and spacious boat for your sightseeing exploration along the Bosphorus Strait.
Have your entry tickets and ID ready, as well as sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat for comfort during the cruise.
Yes, vegetarian options are available upon request. Please inform the cruise operators in advance to ensure availability.
You will be able to view Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Anatolian Fortress, Fatih Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden's Tower, Galata Tower, and Topkapı Palace.
Pets are not allowed due to venue restrictions.
The lunch includes a soup of the day, salad, chicken skewer with rice and garlic, fruits or dessert, along with unlimited soft drinks.

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