Built in an opulent European style, Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi) was the home of the Ottoman sultans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, before the fall of the empire. The giant crystal chandeliers, marble staircases, and lush carpets that adorn the interior reflect the shift toward Istanbul’s more European way of thinking.
Istanbul’s bustling waterside neighborhood of Ortaköy buzzes with the energy of bars, restaurants, cafés, and nightclubs. The main sight here is the Ortaköy Mosque (Ortaköy Cami), a 19th-century structure featuring a blend of baroque and neoclassical influences. Behind it, the Bosphorus Bridge looms, connecting the old Istanbul with the new.
The Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu) in Istanbul is one of three continent-spanning bridges over the Bosphorus Strait, connecting Europe and Asia. When it opened in 1973, the 5,118-foot (1,560-meter) bridge was the fourth-longest suspension bridge in the world. And though it has since slid down the rankings, it is still an impressive sight to behold.
Built over just four months, the 15th-century Rumeli Fortress played a key role in the fall of Byzantine Constantinople. Together with the Anatolian Fortress (Anadolu Hisarı) on the Bosphorus, Rumeli Fortress was used by the Ottomans to cut off aid and supplies to Constantinople. Today, it serves as both an open-air theater and site of historical interest.
Surprisingly for a city split between two continents, Istanbul existed without connecting bridges for most of its existence. After the construction of the Bosphorus Bridge in the 1970s, the second unifying bridge, Fatih Sultan Mehmet, came in 1988. It is part of Istanbul’s O-2 highway and connects the European and Asian sides of the city.
Located on the European shores of Istanbul, Emirgan Park (Emirgân Korusu) is one of the largest in Istanbul and serves as an oasis of nature in the urban sprawl. The park a popular weekend destination thanks to its jogging trails and picnic areas, and it is also the main venue for the annual Istanbul Tulip Festival, which blooms every April.
Anadolu Hisari
Commissioned in the mid-19th century by Sultan Abdulmecit, Küçüksu Palace (Küçüksu Kasri) Palace, aka Küçüksu Pavilion (Küçüksu Sarayı), was designed to be a summer palace for Ottoman sultans. The Istanbul palace’s design blends European and Ottoman styles, with an intricate carved exterior, sweeping staircases, and an interior with gilded accents and chandeliers.
Located in the shadow of Istanbul’s first bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace (Beylerbeyi Sarayi) was historically a summer residence for Ottoman sultans. The 24 rooms of the palace contain a mix of Ottoman and Western decoration, with 19th-century furniture from Europe and garden pavilions, and its ornate exterior is visible from the Bosphorus Strait.
The cruise was our first experience in Istanbul. We had a great time! The ship was spacious, clean, and on time. The views of Istanbul from the deck were breathtaking, especially at sunset.
Price of the tour was right and the ship leaves on time, but don’t expect a stay of the art services in fact, some of the window glasses were crack. It is nicely and hop on hop off boat so ideally can visit multiple destinations on one trip. His come what day mobile phone app that provides audio guy in multiple languages so that was nice. we didn’t have time so we just took the entire boat trip in one shot. Also, who look for a short convenience boat trip in Istanbul this may work for you but again don’t expect too much how to go to.
Crew informative and responsive. Place is easy to find. The boat was nice. The dock was beautiful. Nice view of Bosphorus and surroundings. We had photo taken and printed. There was English information during the trip.
I booked last minute and they were very accomadating and communicative. They made it easy to find. The trip itself was relaxed and enjoyable
The cruise is not crowded and we can take great shots all the way without people blocking. Ship is clean and have seats in all directions, so you can sit and take photos at ease. Highly recommended!
Easy to book and find with clear directions. Super responsive, on time, great value—highly recommended for a sunset cruise!
The experience was quite nice, though the audio guide could be expanded in terms of languages available. There's no snacks or beverages included in price, but they can be purchased on board for 100-700 TLR depending on item. We couldn't visit at sunset, but the scenery is probably even better then. Overall, it is a good activity while in Istanbul, would recommend for the price/quality ratio and to quickly catch on all main attractions without walking a lot.
What an amazing cruise! Spectacular view, beautiful boat, and great service. Highly recommend this boat tour.
Everything from booking to the actual tour was seamless. The staff was friendly, the views were stunning, and the whole experience felt well-organized and truly memorable. Highly recommended to anyone visiting!
It is one of must do thing in instanbul. I enjoyed a lot. The ship was neat and clean. Fruits they served were fresh . Not to miss this experience
Everything as per advertised. Great experience. Toilets are available. Seatings are excellent. Drinks can be purchased separately
We booked the tour online and the company contacted us through Whatsapp to let us know ahead of time about rescheduling due to weather condition. We were glad that we were able to join the earlier ride than the scheduled one. Meeting point was easy to find from the tram station and it's only within a few minutes walking distance. There's restroom on the boat. There are also snacks and chips for sale. We enjoyed our ride and the boat was not rocky at all. I usually get sea sick but not at this ride. This is worth trying.
Worth the price, I went there with my wife and it was a very nice experience. The cruise lasts long enough to enjoy the view and take nice pictures, great view, the personal is very friendly. Only thing I would have to say is that it would be better if the personal indicated the price of what they sell before selling it (the tea for example) but again the personal is very nice. The photographer did a great job at capturing our couple’s moment :D Would do it again 🙌🏼
They’re the best with the best boats to give the best view. Loved every second of it. The breeze on the top deck feels so amazing. You also get to capture scenic views. I’d rate them 10/10
It's a great tour and it went from the European side to the Asian side. Beautiful sites. Beautiful views. A great tour overall.
The trip was really good and the organizer was so professional and take care of their customers.. a recommended one👍👍👍
Great view and nice staff from the customer service always keep in touch by whatsapp, the tour is amazing and the cold weather can’t stop me to take photos from the deck, second floor has inside seats if you think the deck is too windy, nice experience
Its was an amazing cruise , Istanbul is very beautiful from the river. Our cruise ship is very nice , clean and on timely. Would recommend this trip to anyone who visit Istanbul.
The views is amazing and staff is nice. Worth it and it’s a memorising experience. You can take many photos and enjoy your time in Istanbul~
This is beyond my expectation. The boat was so huge and spacious. The journey was smooth and the audio was clearly great. The staffs were super nice also.
This experience is amazing and I would highly recommend everyone visiting Istanbul to do this. Also great value for money for a 2hr experience and a great to see everything from the water
The cruise is amazing! We can enjoy the view of bosphorus straits. Btw it is a must for tourists to join this cruise so that you can see the actual view of asian & european side of Istanbul
The tour was great and Mehmet was an amazing and very knowledgeable guide was made the tour even better. Thanks so much for the arrangements!
Wonderful! The view is great. The price is affordable. I want to try the dinner session next time. Easy to redeem. Very satisfied!
It was a really fantastic experience, I enjoyed exploring istanbul with his cruise and I could see everything on the bosphorus straits
Very good everything perfect the boat is big n nice. Clean, just dont missed this cruise trip its a must do when you visit istanbul
Our tour guide Fatih Mahmet was amazing! We were also pleasantly surprised that it was private tour guide and not someone on the mic for the whole boat.
A memorable experience as a first-time tourist. The trip was well-organized and enjoyable. A better way to explore Istanbul is by cruising by Tourmania
Amazing views, but they really did overcharge with photography. My friend got charged so much he felt bad. Should set reasonable prices and go for volume of people buying. That way people will buy more and keep recommending and more people will come back
Beritan assisted me in this booking. The tour is well-organized with fascinating insights about the landmarks along the shores, such as the Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and Rumeli Fortress. The comfortable cruise provides great views, and the itinerary is perfect for both history enthusiasts and casual travelers. The staff is attentive, and the experience feels intimate and enriching. Whether it’s a daytime cruise with stunning vistas or an evening trip with the city lights sparkling on the water, this tour is a must-do for anyone visiting Istanbul.
Amazing views of the Bosphorus whilst being guided by our amazing guide who was full of knowledge! Such a kind and friendly guy who spoke to us about the past and history of not just Istanbul but Turkey! He knew it all! If my friends travel to Istanbul,I’ll send them your way! THANK YOU!
Beritan from Tourmania Travel did an excellent job explaining all the details and the audio guide app was useful and worked well
Most amazing night! I loved the food, the music, the people. It was a beautiful cruise. Thank you so much for a beautiful time
The cruise is so beautiful. Enjoyed being able to see the coastal towns in the evening because you get all the beautiful lights by the buildings and the bridges. The guides pick you up from the hotel and also return you there. The people on the boat also take care of you. So I would highly recommend booking this cruise package to make everything easy
Fun and entertaining, beautiful view. Had a good time in the cruise. Recommend for those who want to get the night scene of Istanbul.
We really had an amazing time. Dinner, unlimited drinks, dance shows, ambience, views from top, everything was just fabulous. Well managed and accommodating. Don’t miss it, Highly Recommended.
Food was yummy and worth it for the price. The show was entertaining and fun. The views around istanbul at night was very romantic and beautiful.
The cruise arrangements, food and peforming artists were very good. The cruise vessel was of very good quality and dj did a good job
Overall a good experience. Well coordinated with drops to and fro to the hotel. Special thanks to our driver Cesur for ensuring smooth pick up and drop
The best night experience in Istanbul! Everything was so amazing and it really became the best way to say goodbye to Istanbul in our honeymoon!
I recomend it to anyone coming to beautiful Istanbul. The tour organizer was very profesional and transportation coordination was perfect.
I joind dinner entertainment cruise. First、this （middle-man）tour operater was so nice👍 This tour included HOTEL shuttle service. I completely forgot、 shuttle is included. that's why、 I went to the cruise ship terminal by myself. After got on the cruise ship、 I had a contact with this tour oprater staff using ″What's up″ ″I am very sorry、 I completely forgot,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.I come to the terminal by myself. ″ Even、 I went to the cruise terminal by myself, the tour oprater prepare for the return shuttle service to go back to my HOTEL. Finally、I want to say ″Thank you so much for this tour operater staff（I don't know her or his name. My tour date was 04 Sep 2024）
Amazing atmosphere and great food. Really enjoyed it. The belly dancers were exquisite and the scenery was beautiful. Would highly recommend this trip 😍
Great fun! Good atmosphere and entertainment, waiters were excellent. Would highly recommend! Only thing I would say is maybe could have started earlier in the evening.
The driver was excellent, communicative and pleasent. He even gave me a drink. Good service 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 will use his service again if im in istanbul
I want to thank this team from pick up to drop off everything is on spot and I enjoyed my dinner cruise to the most .The activities in the dinner cruise was breathtaking and beautiful definitely I will make it again with you guys.
Everything is great! The shuttle, the food, the show,and the service! Definitely worth to visit!
It was super fun good dancing and ambiance! Highly recommend !! They picked us from hotel and drove us back. We got to see all the Bosphorus and entertainment was very fun they involved the audience! Also great customer service
Loved the entire experience! Really fun and full of interesting things to see. Performances were really good too. Great service from the tour provider.
Lovey experience with the live dance show with food and unlimited alcohol…….will definitely come again if I visit Istanbul again.💫
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