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Private VIP Cruise on a Yacht Along the Bosphorus
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Istanbul Bosphorus River Tour with a Local Host
Take to the water on an Istanbul boat tour and enjoy the city from a different perspective with a local host. A private and personalized tour isn’t just exciting, it’s also a great way to unearth authentic Istanbul and to experience the city first-hand! Leave the city behind you as you hop onboard a riverboat and sail down the Bosphorus River on the Yoros Castle Visit: Bosphorus Day tour. With your local host, you’ll get to enjoy the unique experience of learning from an insider as they tell you all about the local history, culture, and customs. On this Istanbul boat tour get ready to float past majestic palaces, beautiful mansions, and historical monuments! You’ll also have the opportunity to visit local villages where you’ll sample fresh produce. This river cruise in Istanbul ends with a visit to Yoros Castle where you and your host will climb to the top of the tower to enjoy panoramic views over the city. This cruise excursion in Istanbul is ideal for history buffs, culture vultures, and nature lovers! For another water-based excursion join our Istanbul Day Trip: Private Boat Tour and enjoy a private day of sailing around the Princes Islands. On this river cruise in Istanbul, your local host will share stories of the cities rich history as you glide past beautiful bays and islands, stopping for a swim if you fancy it! As you navigate the waterways and take in the incredible views, there’s the choice to dine on-board or stay at a local restaurant to sample the local Turkish treats. Whatever you choose, this boat tour in Istanbul is the perfect way to spend the day in Istanbul. If you’re looking for a private tour of Istanbul with a bit of a twist, then a boat tour is just the ticket! All of our boat tours in Istanbul are 100% customizable which means your local host is happy to amend the itinerary to suit your preferences.
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What a wonderful experience. Our private boat tour on the Bosphorus was the highlight of our trip to Istanbul. Ayfer was an absolute pleasure. Very informative, friendly with a comfortable personality and a great laugh. Not sure there is a prettier place to take a boat ride. Ayfer was also very helpful in guiding us to restaurants and the transit system. Highly recommend.
Ayfer was the perfect host! Not only was she flexible with extra hours on the boat but she made sure we weren’t thirsty during the trip. She gave a good explanation of the area for us and helped us afterwards to find a good restaurant, got us in the club & booked a nice Hammam! I can only recommend you go with her! She knows everyone! 💪🎉🔥
We took the private cruise of the Bosphorus with Ayfer, and it was wonderful! Ayfer is so friendly, she was a joy to hang out with for a couple of hours. She was great with our kids (ages 9 and 11), and not only pointed out all of the sights, but was also a nice conversationalist. Her English is fantastic, and she was so helpful in recommending restaurants to us (even walking us to a particular one after the tour concluded), and answered some text messages after we had already left Turkey.
From the initial booking, Ayfer’s communication and help planning was excellent. She was completely accommodating to every request to make our experience work well with our plans before and after our tour. Ayfer’s knowledge of Turkey, Istanbul, and the Bosphorus was outstanding. This tour would be a splurge for most visitors, but I highly recommend it, and it’s worth every Lira! What a perfect, fun, and luxurious way to see the sights and learn so much.