DRINKS INCLUDED · TURKEY BOOZY TOURS
Good boozy tours fill their weekend slots weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once the first round is poured.
Board near Dolmabahce Palace for a relaxed two-hour cruise between Europe and Asia. You’ll pass palaces, mosques, fortresses, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower with a multilingual audio guide. Add the snack option for fruit, pastries, Turkish treats, soft drinks, and a warm view of Istanbul at sunset.
“Great trip. Lovely scenery and the drinks and snacks were great.”
Start near the Blue Mosque at Just Bar, meet hosts such as Maral, Sara, or Hilal, and break the ice with games and drinks. Around 11 pm, a party bus or van carries the group to Taksim for three clubs, dancing, and late-night socializing. Expect a lively, party-first night.
“We had a lot of fun. The hosts (guides) were friendly and ensured we all interacted with each other. We definitely left with new friends and connections. The games we played were creative and engaging. Thank you Maria and team. You all did a wonderful job creating a memorable experience in Istanbul for us.”
Spend three hours between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores aboard the yacht AMOR. You’ll dine on Turkish food, pass illuminated palaces and bridges, and watch folk dances, belly dancing, the Katibim show, and a DJ set. Hotel pickup, drinks, and languages vary by booking option.
“Yavuz provided us with excellent service. We really enjoyed the entertainment.”
Spend about three hours in a Cappadocia cave restaurant with Turkish mezes, a main course, dessert, unlimited local drinks, and folk dances from across Turkey. Hotel pickup may be included. The lively belly dance finale invites audience participation, and guides such as Ozan and Murat are noted for attentive service.
“Great experience. Our guide , Murat, was very flexible with rescheduling when we needed to. He was helpful and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. Dinner and show were a great addition to our trip”
Join an English-speaking host such as Maria, Mariya, Hilal, or Lea for six hours of games, raki shots, a party bus, two bars, and two rooftop clubs. You get fast entry, one cocktail shot at each venue, photos, and a Taksim finish around 3 am.
“Amazing tour with a chance to meet a lot of people and dive into the nightlife of Istanbul! Whether you're traveling solo or with friends, do this and you'll have the best time! Lea was incredible and kept the energy of the group at such a great level!”
Spend seven hours on a pirate-themed boat from Kumköy Beach, cruising past Side’s port and Apollo Temple, swimming where the Manavgat River meets the sea, and stopping near Dolphin Island. Lunch, soft drinks, hotel transfers, music, and a foam party are included. Dolphins are possible, not promised.
“everything was amazing, great value, great experience and fun. we just wish we'd seen dolphins!”
Spend 5 to 6 hours aboard a double-decker wooden boat from Alanya Marina, with optional hotel pickup, several swim stops, buffet lunch, unlimited soft drinks, cave views, and a foam party. Guides such as Eric and Mete help keep the day friendly and well organized.
“We went on the Tour on the 8th of September 2024 not knowing what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised and had a great time. We laughed a lot. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The food was okay. The trip was good value for money. Thank you for a good time to all the staff, especially the photographer.”
Start at FredBar in Asmalı Mescit at 9 PM, meet an international group, play drinking games, ride a party bus, and visit several bars and clubs around Taksim and Nevizade. Hosts such as Lea, Simina, Beyza, Maral, and Maria keep the night moving until about 3 AM.
“This was one of the better pub crawls I have ever been on. They had a show for us with fire and the guides were extremely nice and even showed me a great Turkish food to get after! Marli and Maria where amazing and made the experience even better with there amazing attitudes!”
Sail from Marmaris aboard the three-deck Memories boat, stopping at Aquarium Bay, the Wishing Cave, Green Sea, and Turunc. Swim, use the onboard showers and toilets, eat chicken, pasta, and salad, and enjoy unlimited drinks. Eric handles bookings, while Murad is one of the welcoming bartenders.
“wonderful boat and crew, very clean. food was lovely and enough. stopped at some beautiful places to swim and also Turuc for shopping. had a wonderful day and next time we visit I would definately come again.”
Spend about six hours cruising Marmaris’s coast, with hotel pickup, a BBQ chicken lunch, unlimited soft drinks, three swimming stops, Phosphorus Cave, and time in Turunc. The English-speaking crew handles the day, but expect a busy boat rather than luxury, and pay extra for alcohol and other food.
“Very good choice. Well organized. Friendly staff. Nice music. Safety jackets good. Enough time to swim. Very cheap compared compared to other local scammers and even corendon tour operator. So choose this.”
Spend 5 to 7 hours aboard a pirate-style boat sailing around Alanya’s peninsula. You’ll pass the Red Tower, shipyard, and castle, stop near coastal caves and swimming spots, eat lunch, and enjoy soft drinks, music, and often a foam party. Hotel transfers are available from many Alanya-area resorts.
“Everyone was happy, specially my 3.yo. Very welcome was reserved table with good view over shipdeck.”
Cruise Alanya’s coast on a pirate-styled boat with English, Russian, or Turkish-speaking staff. You’ll visit Bosphorus, Lovers’, and Maiden caves, swim at several stops, eat chicken, pasta, and salad, and enjoy unlimited soft drinks. Pickup from Alanya and nearby resorts is optional.
“The boat was pretty nice, plenty of space for everyone. The staff was kind and very helpful. Recommened!”
Cruise the Bosphorus for about three hours aboard a dinner boat, passing palaces, bridges, mosques, and Kız Kulesi. Your evening includes Turkish food, live folkloric shows, music, and hotel pickup if selected. Expect a lively party setting, shared tables, loud music, and a return around midnight.
“There were many more people than expected but the crew did a great job of getting everyone seated and fed. Food was fine with pollo, beef or fish choices. Entertainment was fun with both men and women dancing. Music was very loud but getting to the upper decks was easy enough. The boat basically does a big circle for three hours (along with many others). You can see the sights all lit up but don’t expect a “tour guide” pointing them out. We had already seen many previously so kinda knew. Be aware, booking was done in US dollars, tipping is done in Turkish lira but drinks and photos are…”
Join Yavuz, Coco, and the Monster party boat crew for a lively cruise from Kemer Marina. You will visit Phaselis Bay, Paradise Bay, and Lovers Bay, with swimming, snorkeling, lunch, unlimited soft drinks, DJ sets, children’s activities, and a foam party. Hotel pickup from Antalya or Kemer is optional.
“Yavuz was really pleasant helped me around the boat and showed me to some beautiful scenery and was really good service.”
Meet hosts such as Hassen, Youssef, Hassan, Oytun, or Eli at 9:30 pm in Beyoğlu. Visit several bars with welcome shots, ice-breakers, karaoke, dancing, and a final nightclub stop. The night usually runs until about 4 am.
“Lotsa fun! Hassen was a great host and showed me a great time! Really got to enjoy Istanbul nightlife!”
A deck, a crawl, a long lunch or a door with a list.
