Evening Dinner Bosphorus Boat Tour with Turkish Night Show
This boat tour sets sail on the Bosphorus as the evening lights come on, bringing together dinner, unlimited drinks, and a live Turkish night show on the same night. Departing from Karaköy Pier, the boat travels for about 3 hours between the European and Asian shores, where you will see Dolmabahçe and Çırağan palaces, Ortaköy Mosque, the 15 July Martyrs and Fatih Sultan Mehmet bridges, Rumeli and Anadolu fortresses, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Maiden's Tower under the night illumination.
First, a mezze plate arrives at your table: spicy ezme, fava, muhammara, haydari, white cheese, kaşar, tomato, and cucumber. Then a green salad and paçanga böreği are served, followed by grilled meatballs, spicy chicken skewers, and seasonal fish as the main course; the vegetarian menu offers grilled vegetables with rice or pasta. The evening is completed with Turkish dessert or a fruit plate. Depending on the package you choose, unlimited soft drinks or, in addition, unlimited domestic alcoholic drinks (beer, rakı, vodka, red and white wine, gin) are at your table. Just specify your vegetarian, pescatarian, and halal dietary requests at the time of reservation.
After dinner, the Turkish night begins, lasting about 1.5 hours: oriental dance, regional folk dances, costumed performances, and live music. At the end of the show, the stage turns into a dance floor with a DJ; anyone who wishes can join in. The boat's open decks offer ample space for taking photos against the night views of the Bosphorus. For an anniversary celebration, a family meal, or an Istanbul night out with friends, it is a comfortable way both to see and to experience the Bosphorus. You can join at the meeting point in Karaköy or choose the hotel pickup and drop-off option.
Tour Information
- Duration: 3 Hour
- Languages: tr, en
- Categories: Daily Tours, Boat Tours, Sunset & Romantic Tours, Turkey Tours
- Age Groups: Baby: 0 - 3 · Child: 4 - 7 · Adult: 8 - 99
Included Services
- Dinner
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Water
- Boat / ferry ticket
- Captain and crew
- Live music and show
- DJ performance
- Taxes (VAT)
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Food and beverages not on the menu
- Imported alcoholic beverages (available for a fee on board)
Meeting & End Points
- Starting Point: Karaköy İskelesi
- Ending Point: Karaköy İskelesi
Meeting Points
- Karaköy Pier — Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Rıhtım Cd. No:13, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
- Sultanahmet — Sultanahmet
- Taksim Square — Taksim Meydanı
- Laleli — Laleli
- Galata and Karaköy — Galata ve Karaköy
Tour Route
20:00 · Karaköy İskelesi — Boarding the Boat at Karaköy Pier
Wait in front of the turnstiles at Karaköy Pier; you board the boat directly without buying a ticket or passing through the turnstile. Boarding takes place between 20:00 and 20:30, and in line with safety regulations the boat departs exactly on time and cannot wait for latecomers. If you are arriving by tram, get off at the Karaköy stop on the T1 line; the pier is a 2-minute walk away. With the ho20:30 · Departure and Dinner
The boat leaves Karaköy at 20:30 and heads north along the Bosphorus. As the mezes arrive at your table, you pass in front of Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace and Ortaköy Mosque; the salad, paçanga böreği and main course are served during this part of the cruise.Bridges and Rumeli Fortress
The boat passes beneath the July 15 Martyrs Bridge and continues on to Rumeli Fortress and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. This is the best section for photos, where from the open deck you can capture the lights of the bridges and both shores in a single frame.Turkish Night Show
The return journey continues along the Anatolian side: as you pass Anadolu Hisarı and Beylerbeyi Palace, the Turkish night begins in the main salon. Belly dancing, traditional folk dances, costumed performances and live music last about 1.5 hours; dessert or a fruit platter is served during this time.Maiden's Tower and Dancing with a DJ
The boat heads south and passes in front of the Maiden's Tower. After the show, the stage turns into a dance floor with a DJ, and everyone who wishes can join in.23:30 · Karaköy İskelesi — Return to Karaköy Pier
The boat returns to Karaköy Pier, where the tour ends. With the hotel pickup option, the driver who brought you waits at the pier and drops you back at your hotel; remembering the driver who brought you makes the return easier.
Popular Points
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Çırağan Palace
- Ortaköy Mosque
- July 15 Martyrs Bridge
- Rumeli Fortress
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
- Anadolu Fortress
- Beylerbeyi Palace
- Maiden's Tower
Tour Rules
Guests Under 18
- Allowed: Alcohol is not served to those under 18
Not Allowed
- Not Allowed: Pets (except guide dogs)
- Not Allowed: Smoking
- Not Allowed: Bringing alcoholic beverages
Good to Know
- Allowed: Program or departure point may change in bad weather
- Allowed: Boarding is between 20:00 and 20:30; the boat departs on time and cannot wait for latecomers
- Allowed: For hotel pick-up, provide your hotel name and a reachable phone number with country code via WhatsApp
- Allowed: Specify vegetarian, pescatarian, or halal menu requests at reservation
- Allowed: You are responsible for your personal belongings
Booking Conditions
- Reservation request is instantly confirmed.
- Pay 20% now, the rest by Cash, Bank/Credit Card
- (Taxes Included)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Are taxes included in the tour price?
- Yes, taxes are included in the prices shown on this page.