Is hotel transfer available for the Bosphorus dinner cruise?
Short answer
Yes. Hotel transfer costs €5 per person and covers both the pickup from your hotel and the ride back after the cruise. The €5 price applies to 14 central districts — Sultanahmet, Fatih, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapı, Topkapı, Eminönü, Sirkeci, Beyoğlu, Taksim, Şişli, Kağıthane, Beşiktaş and Ortaköy — and to the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus. We also arrange transfers from other parts of Istanbul; ask us for the price.
At a glance
| Price | €5 per person — pickup and ride back |
|---|---|
| Children under 4 | Free |
| Pickup time | Between 19:30 and 20:00 |
| After the cruise | Driven back to your hotel |
| Other areas of Istanbul | Available — price on request |
Districts at €5 per person
Sultanahmet, Fatih, Laleli, Aksaray, Yenikapı, Topkapı, Eminönü, Sirkeci, Beyoğlu, Taksim, Şişli, Kağıthane, Beşiktaş and Ortaköy, plus the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus. For hotels in Levent, Maslak, Gayrettepe, Esentepe and Zincirlikuyu the €5 price does not apply — ask us for a quote.
Hotels in other parts of Istanbul
We arrange transfers across Istanbul. Outside the districts above, the price depends on the distance: send us your hotel name or address on WhatsApp and we will tell you the price before you book.
How pickup works
When you book, give us your hotel name or address. On the day, the driver collects you from your hotel between 19:30 and 20:00 and brings you to Kabataş Pier in time for boarding — you get a WhatsApp message when the driver is on the way. After the cruise, the driver meets you at the pier exit and takes you back to your hotel.
Booking a transfer for tonight
For the same evening, hotel pickup can usually be arranged for bookings made before about 19:00. If you book later, you can still join the cruise by making your own way to Kabataş Pier, and a ride back to your hotel after the cruise can still be arranged.
Getting there on your own
Kabataş Pier is easy to reach: it is the last stop of the T1 tram from Sultanahmet and Eminönü, and the F1 funicular connects it with Taksim. See how to reach Kabataş Pier and get back.
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Check availabilityFrequently asked questions
Does the transfer include the ride back?
Yes. The €5 per person covers the pickup from your hotel and the ride back after the cruise.
Do children pay for the transfer?
Children under 4 travel free. From 4 years, the transfer is €5 per person, the same as for adults.
My hotel is not on the list — can I still get a transfer?
Yes. We arrange transfers across Istanbul; for other areas the price depends on the distance. Send us your hotel on WhatsApp for a quote.
What time will I be picked up?
Between 19:30 and 20:00, depending on where your hotel is. You get a WhatsApp message when the driver is on the way.
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All questions & answers
Every quick answer about the cruise on one page.
What's included
Dinner, soft drinks, live show and the cruise — and what costs extra.
Prices
Adults, children, extras and example totals.
Drinks & alcohol
Soft drinks included; 2-glass and unlimited alcohol packages.
Who it's for
Couples, families, culture lovers, groups and more.
Payment & cancellation
Pay on board, no deposit, free cancellation.