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We compared all 427 experiences in Istanbul so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 427 experiences from US$ 6.84 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Istanbul 3-Day Private Tour: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus
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Istanbul 3-Day Private Tour: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, BosphorusThree days exploring Istanbul with a private guide who meets you at your hotel: walk through Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern.
10,590 reviews
4.96★
Duration
7h–21h
start times · Every day
13
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Istanbul food tour: Spice Market, Kadıköy & ferry crossing
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★Top rated
Istanbul food tour: Spice Market, Kadıköy & ferry crossingTour Istanbul's two continents with a local guide, sampling Turkish breakfast at the Spice Market, ferry-crossing street food in Kadıköy, and traditional baklava and kebabs.
3,762 reviews
4.96★
Duration
5h 30m
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks & Drinks
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Best value
Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks & DrinksFeel the evening breeze on a Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabatas, passing Dolmabahce Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and Maiden’s Tower. Includes snacks, drinks, and local guide.
5,697 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h 15m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person

Recommended (7)

Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table and Show
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table and Show
3,302 reviews
4.63★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 32per person
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise & Ottoman Palaces
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise & Ottoman Palaces
2,643 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 34per person
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise Istanbul: Maiden's Tower at dusk
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Travelers' pick
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise Istanbul: Maiden's Tower at dusk
2,419 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h 30m
fromUS$ 46per person
Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Istanbul: Guided Sightseeing Stop
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Travelers' pick
Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Istanbul: Guided Sightseeing Stop
2,401 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h 30m
fromUS$ 57per person
Sunset Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Istanbul: Small-Group Luxury
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Travelers' pick
Sunset Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Istanbul: Small-Group Luxury
2,229 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h 15m
fromUS$ 29per person
Istanbul Pub Crawl: Party Bus, VIP Club Entry & Free Shots
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Istanbul Pub Crawl: Party Bus, VIP Club Entry & Free Shots
2,197 reviews
4.94★
Duration
6h
fromUS$ 30per person
Istanbul: Gedikpasa Turkish Bath Ritual & Private Massage
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul: Gedikpasa Turkish Bath Ritual & Private Massage
2,075 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 57per person

Top rated (10)

Istanbul Beyoğlu: Food Tour & Turkish Coffee with Tastings
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Istanbul Beyoğlu: Food Tour & Turkish Coffee with TastingsBeyoğlu food tour in Istanbul with pickle-maker, fish market, Armenian church, regional Turkish tastings and coffee. Small groups, 4+ hours, includes meals.
211 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–5h
Every day
17:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Private Istanbul Food Tour: Karakoy & Kadikoy, All-Inclusive
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Private Istanbul Food Tour: Karakoy & Kadikoy, All-InclusiveSpend 5–6 hours tasting your way through Istanbul's neighborhoods with a private guide covering all food, ferry, and drinks: no hidden stops, no extra spending.
208 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–6h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 300per person
Istanbul: Private Photoshoot Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Galata
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Istanbul: Private Photoshoot Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & GalataCapture your Istanbul trip with a local photographer at Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Galata Bridge & Ortakoy. Private shoot, same-day photos, transport included.
196 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
11
Live guide EN · DE · AR · RU +6Free cancellationfromUS$ 137per person
Istanbul: Private Photoshoot Tour with Local Photographer
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Istanbul: Private Photoshoot Tour with Local PhotographerFeel the pulse of Istanbul as a local photographer captures candid moments at Galata Tower, Istiklal Street & New Mosque. Includes edited photos & public transport.
128 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Every day
13
Live guide EN · RUFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Istanbul Basilica Cistern: Private Guide & Skip-the-Line Entry
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Istanbul Basilica Cistern: Private Guide & Skip-the-Line EntryPrivate guided tour of Istanbul's Basilica Cistern with licensed guide Nuri Erbay. Skip entry lines, explore the 6th-century underground chamber with Medusa statues.
114 reviews
5.00★
Duration
40m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · JA · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Private Tour & Skip-the-Line Entry
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Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Private Tour & Skip-the-Line EntryStep inside Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia with a private guide, skip the ticket line, and hear stories behind its mosaics. Includes meeting at tourist entrance.
101 reviews
5.00★
Duration
40m
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Istanbul Airport Transfer: Private Minivan & 70-Min Wait
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Airport Transfer: Private Minivan & 70-Min WaitPrivate transfer between IST Airport and Istanbul city center with meet-and-greet, flight tracking, and 70 minutes free waiting time.
382 reviews
4.99★
Duration
30m–1h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per group
Istanbul: Private Shore Excursion with Skip-the-Line & Bazaar
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Istanbul: Private Shore Excursion with Skip-the-Line & BazaarStep off your cruise and into Istanbul’s heart: see Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar with a local guide and guaranteed ship return.
333 reviews
4.99★
Duration
7h 15m
start times · Every day
13
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Blue Mosque Private Tour
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Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Blue Mosque Private TourPrivate guided walking tour of Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar. Skip-the-line access, local guide, 1–3 days, customizable.
270 reviews
4.99★
Duration
6h–18h
start times · Every day
11
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 250per group
Old City Istanbul Tour: Skip-the-Line to 5 Monuments
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Old City Istanbul Tour: Skip-the-Line to 5 MonumentsPrivate guided tour of Istanbul's Old City hits Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern and Hippodrome with hotel pickup.
205 reviews
4.99★
Duration
5h–7h
start times · Every day
19
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 222per group

Lowest price (10)

Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise 1 & 2-Hour Options with Audio Guide
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise 1 & 2-Hour Options with Audio GuideSail between Europe & Asia on Istanbul's Bosphorus. See Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden's Tower & historic bridges from the water. Includes audio guide in 11 languages & free tea.
1,246 reviews
4.75★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 6.84per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: Asian Side Stop & Iconic Landmarks
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: Asian Side Stop & Iconic LandmarksFeel the pulse of Istanbul on a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise with an Asian side stop, local guide, and complimentary tea: includes pickup and all fees.
1,304 reviews
4.60★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · RU · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 11.40US$ 7.98per person
Bosphorus cruise Istanbul: Daytime, sunset & night options
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Bosphorus cruise Istanbul: Daytime, sunset & night optionsCruise the Bosphorus from central Istanbul on a 2-hour guided tour: pass Galata Bridge, Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque and both suspension bridges.
2,023 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · RUFree cancellationfromUS$ 11.40US$ 7.98per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: 1 & 2-Hour Options with Audio Guide
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: 1 & 2-Hour Options with Audio GuideBosphorus cruise from Istanbul with 1 or 2-hour options, audio guide in 11 languages, free tea & WiFi. See palaces, bridges & waterfront mansions from the water.
790 reviews
4.60★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 7.98per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise 2-3 Hours & Optional Asia Stop
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise 2-3 Hours & Optional Asia Stop2-3 hour Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü with Galata Bridge, Dolmabahçe Palace & optional Beylerbeyi stop with meal. English-speaking guide, WiFi on board.
162 reviews
4.78★
Duration
2h–4h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · RUFree cancellationfromUS$ 11.40US$ 7.98per person
Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Palaces & Audio Guide
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Palaces & Audio GuideSail past Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden's Tower & two suspension bridges on Istanbul's Bosphorus. Daytime or sunset, mobile audio guide in 9 languages, soft drinks included.
248 reviews
4.68★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 9.90per person
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Iconic Landmarks & Comfort
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Iconic Landmarks & ComfortWatch Istanbul glow from the Bosphorus at sunset, glide under famous bridges, and see palaces and mosques with a small group cruise: includes WiFi and easy boarding.
88 reviews
4.81★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · RUFree cancellationfromUS$ 11.40per person
Istanbul: Grand Bazaar Mosaic Lamp Workshop & Tea
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Istanbul: Grand Bazaar Mosaic Lamp Workshop & TeaStep into Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar for a hands-on mosaic lamp workshop, guided by local artisans. Enjoy unlimited Turkish tea and exclusive store discounts.
86 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 2 Jan 2027Live guide EN · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 11.40per person
Istanbul Walking Tour: Sultanahmet, Blue Mosque & Hippodrome
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Istanbul Walking Tour: Sultanahmet, Blue Mosque & HippodromeWalk Istanbul's Old Town with a guide through Sultanahmet Square, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and German Fountain.
55 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day except Friday
2
Live guide EN · AR · DE · RU +3Free cancellationfromUS$ 17.11per person
Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Boat Tour 2 Hours
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Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Boat Tour 2 Hours2-hour guided boat cruise through Istanbul's Golden Horn and Bosphorus. See Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, and both shores. Includes entry and taxes.
25 reviews
4.24★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 17.11per person
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Istanbul at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Istanbul 3-Day Private Tour: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus, US$ 75 (7h–21h, 4.96★ · 10,590).
  • Top rated: Istanbul food tour: Spice Market, Kadıköy & ferry crossing, US$ 135 (5h 30m, 4.96★ · 3,762).
  • Best value: Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks & Drinks, US$ 34 (2h 15m, 4.93★ · 5,697).

Of the 427 experiences: 390 with free cancellation, 412 with instant confirmation, 205 with hotel pickup and 309 bookable last-minute.

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