Evening Dinner Cruise on the Istanbul Bosphorus with Turkish Night Show

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When the evening lights come on, this boat tour sets out onto the Bosphorus, bringing together dinner, unlimited drinks and a live Turkish night show on the same evening. Departing from Karaköy Pier, the boat cruises 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 their nighttime illumination. A meze platter arrives at your table first: acılı ezme, fava, muhammara, haydari, white cheese, kashkaval, tomatoes and cucumbers. Then come a green salad and paçanga böreği, and for the main course grilled meatballs, spiced chicken skewers and seasonal fish are served; the vegetarian menu offers grilled vegetables with rice or pasta. The evening finishes with a Turkish dessert or a fruit platter. Depending on the package you choose, unlimited soft drinks, or in addition unlimited local alcoholic drinks (beer, rakı, vodka, red and white wine, gin), will be at your table. Simply state any vegetarian, pescatarian or halal dietary requests at the time of booking. After dinner, the Turkish night begins and lasts 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, and anyone who wishes can join in. The boat's open decks offer plenty of space for taking photos against the Bosphorus night view. For an anniversary celebration, a family dinner 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
  • Age Groups: Baby: 0 - 3 · Child: 4 - 7 · Adult: 8 - 99

Included Services

  • Dinner
  • Soft drinks
  • Water
  • Boat / ferry ticket
  • Captain and crew
  • Live music and show
  • DJ performance
  • Taxes (VAT)

Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks not on the menu
  • Imported alcoholic drinks (chargeable 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

  1. 20:00 · Karaköy İskelesi — 8:00 PM · 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 turnstiles. Boarding is between 8:00–8:30 PM, and per 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 hotel pickup option, t

  2. 20:30 · 8:30 PM · Departure and Dinner

    The boat departs Karaköy at 8:30 PM and heads north along the Bosphorus. As the mezes arrive at your table, you glide past Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace and Ortaköy Mosque; the salad, paçanga böreği and main course are served during this stretch.

  3. The 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. The open deck is the best spot for photos, where you can capture the lights of the bridges and both shores in a single frame.

  4. Turkish Night Show

    The return journey follows the Anatolian shore: as you pass Anadolu Hisarı and Beylerbeyi Palace, the Turkish night begins in the main hall. 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.

  5. Maiden's Tower and Dancing with the DJ

    The boat heads south and passes in front of Maiden's Tower. After the show, the stage turns into a dance floor with a DJ; everyone who wishes is welcome to join.

  6. 23:30 · Karaköy İskelesi — 11:30 PM · Return to Karaköy Pier

    The boat returns to Karaköy Pier and the tour ends here. With the hotel pickup option, the driver who brought you waits at the pier and takes you back to 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 anyone under 18

Not Allowed

  • Not Allowed: Pets (except guide dogs)
  • Not Allowed: Smoking
  • Not Allowed: Bringing alcoholic drinks

Good to Know

  • Allowed: In bad weather, the program or departure point may change
  • Allowed: Boarding is between 20:00 and 20:30; the boat departs on time and cannot wait for latecomers
  • Allowed: For hotel pickup, provide your hotel name and a reachable phone number on WhatsApp with your country code
  • Allowed: Specify any vegetarian, pescatarian or halal menu request at the time of booking
  • Allowed: You are responsible for your personal belongings

Conditions

  • Remaining payment options: Cash, Bank/Credit Card
  • (Taxes Included)
  • Reservation request is instantly confirmed.

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