Istanbul City Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Istanbul Private City Tour: Six UNESCO Landmarks with Guide, US$ 70 per person (6h–8h, 4.95★ · 1,688).
- Top rated: Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar, US$ 65 per person (3h 30m, 4.98★ · 209).
- Best value: Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar, US$ 25 per person (4h, 4.74★ · 404).
Price per person across the 24 options priced per person: US$ 25–US$ 393 (median US$ 75). With 100+ reviews: 14 of 26.
Of the 26 options: 26 with live guides in English, 25 with free cancellation, 25 with instant confirmation, 16 with hotel pickup, 18 kid-friendly, 11 private and 23 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Istanbul City Tours — Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and 3 more
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26 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Istanbul Private City Tour: Six UNESCO Landmarks with Guide Private guided tour of Istanbul's Old City with fast-track entry to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 15:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.95 (1,688 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Istanbul: Private Old City Tour with Hagia Sophia & Bazaar Step inside Istanbul’s Old City: wander Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar on a private guided tour with flexible pickup. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 15:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.97 (504 reviews) Duration: 5h–7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 68 per person
Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar Walk Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome & Grand Bazaar with licensed guide. Hotel pickup, skip-the-line tickets, small groups. Half-day Istanbul tour. Every day except Friday · 8 start times, 08:00 to 14:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.74 (404 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · DE · JA · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Istanbul Shore Excursion: Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace Tour Istanbul shore excursion with a professional English-speaking guide visiting the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Every day except Tuesday · 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.23 (273 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Private Istanbul City Tour: Local Guide, Hidden Gems Private city tour of Istanbul with a local guide covering Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, plus neighborhood secrets. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 17:00 ★ 4.93 (248 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · TR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar Small-group walking tour of Istanbul's Old City with skip-the-line access to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, plus Grand Bazaar or Spice Market. Local guide, 4+ people minimum. Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 ★ 4.98 (209 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Bazaar Full Day Visit six Istanbul landmarks from Hagia Sophia to the Grand Bazaar. Includes guide, public transport, and guaranteed return to Galata Port for cruise guests. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 14:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.80 (201 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 77 per person
Istanbul Old City & Bosphorus Cruise: Mosques, Balat, Sunset Feel the pulse of Istanbul’s old city, stroll Balat’s colorful streets, and watch the Bosphorus glow at sunset: all in one day, with lunch included. Mon, Wed and Sat · 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.84 (193 reviews) Duration: 9h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 67 per person
Istanbul Private Full-Day Tour: Five UNESCO Landmarks Private full-day guided tour of Istanbul with English-speaking guide visiting Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace. Every day · 14 start times, 08:00 to 15:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.98 (190 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Istanbul Old City Tour: Basilica Cistern & Blue Mosque Walk through three centuries of empire in Istanbul's old town with a guide who knows the history: the Basilica Cistern's 336 marble columns. Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.82 (127 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Segway Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Ride a Segway through Istanbul's Old City past Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace on a guided morning tour: learn to ride in under two minutes. Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 · From age 9 ★ 4.98 (121 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
Istanbul: Private City Tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar Step inside Istanbul’s living history (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace) with a private guide. Skip ticket lines and wander the Grand Bazaar’s maze of colors. Every day · 09:00 and 09:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.93 (120 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per group
Istanbul Old City Tour: Skip Lines, Lunch Included Small group tour of Istanbul's Old City with skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and Hippodrome. Hotel pickup. Every day except Tuesday · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.82 (115 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 157 per person
Sultanahmet Old City Tour Istanbul: Hagia Sophia & Lunch Guided tour of Istanbul's Sultanahmet district with skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, lunch at Sultanahmet Square. Every day · 07:30 and 08:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 80 ★ 4.84 (104 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 34 per person
Istanbul Sultanahmet: Private Walking Tour & Hagia Sophia Private walking tour of Istanbul's Sultanahmet district with licensed guide. Covers Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern. Personalized route. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 11:30 ★ 4.88 (96 reviews) Duration: 4h–8h Live guide: EN · AR · DE · RU +5 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
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Istanbul: Private City Tour with Hagia Sophia, Bazaar & Local Guide Feel the pulse of Istanbul on a private city tour: walk the Hippodrome, marvel at Hagia Sophia, wander the Grand Bazaar, and share stories with your guide. Includes hotel pickup. Every day · 09:30, 10:00 and 10:30 ★ 5.00 (77 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN · RU ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 191 per group
Istanbul: Old City Full-Day Tour with Grand Bazaar & Topkapi Step inside Istanbul’s old city, from the Blue Mosque to the Grand Bazaar. Includes lunch, all entry fees (except Hagia Sophia), and a local guide for easy booking. Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.80 (75 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 215 per person
Segway Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Ride a Segway through Istanbul's Old City past Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace on a 3-hour afternoon tour with a live English guide. No experience needed. Every day · 15:00 and 18:00 · From age 9 ★ 4.92 (66 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
Compare 8 more options for Istanbul City Tours
From US$ 39 per person · 3 h to 9 h
Private Evening City Tour Istanbul: Galata Bridge at Dusk Private city tour of Istanbul at sunset with a local guide, one drink included, and carbon-neutral routing through Galata Bridge and Kılıç Ali Paşa Mosque. Every day · Every 30 min, 18:00 to 21:30 ★ 4.66 (62 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · TR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 84 per person
Segway Istanbul Old City Tour Evening: Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Evening Segway tour of Istanbul's Old City at 8pm. Ride past Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Hippodrome with helmet and gear provided on this 3-hour guided tour. Every day · 18:00 and 20:00 · From age 9 ★ 5.00 (44 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Topkapi Explore Istanbul’s Old City with a local guide. Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace. Lunch & entry fees included. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.77 (13 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 197 per person
Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar with Coach Tour 3-hour Istanbul tour combining coach sightseeing with Bosphorus Strait boat cruise. Includes Spice Bazaar, Golden Horn, Rumeli Fortress & hotel pickup. Every day · 08:30 · All ages ★ 3.72 (57 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Istanbul: Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace Full Day with Lunch Full-day Istanbul tour covering Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace & Hippodrome. Includes all museum entry fees, lunch & licensed guide. Hotel pickup provided. Every day except Tuesday and Friday · 08:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 300 per person
Istanbul Shore Excursion: Private 4-Hour Tour Private guided tour of Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar with hotel or port pickup and air-conditioned transport. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.38 (13 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN from US$ 253 per person
Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace Private walking tour of Istanbul's Old City with expert guide. Includes Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, hotel pickup and Turkish lunch. 8 hours. Every day except Tuesday and Friday · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 393 per person
Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Visit Walk Istanbul's Old City with a local guide hitting Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Every day except Tuesday and Friday · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.50 (2 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 393 per person
The top 12 of 26 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Private City Tour: Six UNESCO Landmarks with GuideOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 70 per person | 6h–8h | 4.95★ · 1,688 | Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 15:00 | English |
| Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand BazaarTop ratedGroup of up to 12 | US$ 65 per person | 3h 30m | 4.98★ · 209 | Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand BazaarBest valueGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 25 per person | 4h | 4.74★ · 404 | Every day except Friday · 8 start times, 08:00 to 14:00 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Istanbul: Private Old City Tour with Hagia Sophia & BazaarPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 68 per person | 5h–7h | 4.97★ · 504 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 15:00 | English |
| Istanbul Shore Excursion: Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace TourGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 160 per person | 7h–8h | 4.23★ · 273 | Every day except Tuesday · 09:00 | English |
| Private Istanbul City Tour: Local Guide, Hidden GemsPrivate | US$ 125 per person | 3h | 4.93★ · 248 | Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 17:00 | English, Turkish |
| Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Bazaar Full DayGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 77 per person | 6h–8h | 4.80★ · 201 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 14:30 | English |
| Istanbul Old City & Bosphorus Cruise: Mosques, Balat, SunsetPickup offered | US$ 67 per person | 9h–12h | 4.84★ · 193 | Mon, Wed and Sat · 09:00 | English |
| Istanbul Private Full-Day Tour: Five UNESCO LandmarksPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 75 per person | 4h–6h | 4.98★ · 190 | Every day · 14 start times, 08:00 to 15:00 | English |
| Istanbul Old City Tour: Basilica Cistern & Blue MosqueGroup of up to 8 | US$ 70 per person | 3h | 4.82★ · 127 | Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Segway Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia & Blue MosqueGroup of up to 8 | US$ 56 per person | 3h–4h | 4.98★ · 121 | Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 | English |
| Istanbul: Private City Tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand BazaarPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 200 per group up to 12 people · ≈ US$ 16.67 per person if 12 go | 7h | 4.93★ · 120 | Every day · 09:00 and 09:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (11): Istanbul Private City Tour: Six UNESCO Landmarks with Guide (US$ 70 per person) · Istanbul: Private Old City Tour with Hagia Sophia & Bazaar (US$ 68 per person) · Private Istanbul City Tour: Local Guide, Hidden Gems (US$ 125 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (8): Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar (US$ 65 per person) · Istanbul Shore Excursion: Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace Tour (US$ 160 per person) · Istanbul Old City: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Bazaar Full Day (US$ 77 per person)
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