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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

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Istanbul tour with private guide: Skip the lines
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Istanbul tour with private guide: Skip the linesWalk Istanbul's old city for 4-7 hours with a certified guide in your language, skip ticket lines at Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.
140 reviews
4.97★
Duration
4h–7h
start times · Every day
16
Live guide EN · PT · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 86per person
Istanbul: Bosphorus Afternoon Cruise with Turkish Coffee
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul: Bosphorus Afternoon Cruise with Turkish CoffeeFeel Istanbul’s pulse on a Bosphorus cruise: historic palaces, waterfront mansions, and fresh Turkish coffee served onboard. Includes guide and sweet treats.
137 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
Every day
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul: Domestic Flights & Ancient Ruins
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Travelers' pick
Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul: Domestic Flights & Ancient RuinsPickup from Istanbul hotel at 4am, domestic flights included, full-day Ephesus tour with licensed guide, lunch, and airport transfers. Groups up to 15 people.
136 reviews
4.92★
Duration
14h–18h
Every dayLive guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 475per person
Istanbul Hotel to Airport: Private Transfer 24/7
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Istanbul Hotel to Airport: Private Transfer 24/7Private transfer from Istanbul hotels to Ataturk or Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Driver meets you at your hotel, fixed price for up to 6 passengers, available round the clock.
136 reviews
4.55★
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Turkish Cooking Class Istanbul: Cook with a Local Mom
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Turkish Cooking Class Istanbul: Cook with a Local MomCook traditional Turkish dishes in a real home kitchen with a local mom from Southeast Turkey: customize the menu, learn family recipes.
134 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 87per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: Coffee, Palaces & Bridge Views
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Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: Coffee, Palaces & Bridge ViewsBosphorus afternoon cruise from Kabataş with Turkish coffee, guide commentary on Dolmabahce Palace and Maiden's Tower. 2 hours, small groups, soft drinks included.
134 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
Every day
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Private Turkish Bath Istanbul: Hamam, Massage & Pool
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Travelers' pick
Private Turkish Bath Istanbul: Hamam, Massage & PoolPrivate Turkish bath in Istanbul with sauna, body scrub, foaming treatment and swimming pool.
130 reviews
4.73★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
13
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 51per person
Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Small Group
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Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Small GroupSmall-group tour of Istanbul's Old Town: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern with skip-the-line entry, licensed guide, and Turkish tea included.
130 reviews
4.89★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
15
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Istanbul Old City Food Tour: Egyptian Spice Market & Fatih
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Istanbul Old City Food Tour: Egyptian Spice Market & FatihBreakfast, lunch and tastings through Istanbul's Old City with a guide: walk the Egyptian Spice Market, meet wholesalers and artisans in Fatih.
129 reviews
4.97★
Duration
5h 30m
Mon–Sat
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Istanbul: Private Photoshoot Tour with Local Photographer
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★Top rated
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 Old City Tour: Basilica Cistern & Blue Mosque
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Istanbul Old City Tour: Basilica Cistern & Blue MosqueWalk through three centuries of empire in Istanbul's old town with a guide who knows the history: the Basilica Cistern's 336 marble columns.
127 reviews
4.82★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 71per person
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Tour Istanbul: 2-Hour Cruise With Drinks
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Best value
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Tour Istanbul: 2-Hour Cruise With DrinksTwo-hour yacht cruise along Istanbul's Bosphorus at sunset, departing from Karaköy pier with drinks, snacks and live commentary in English or Turkish.
125 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
25
Live guide EN · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 33per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: Dinner, Live Turkish Show & Hotel Pickup
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Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: Dinner, Live Turkish Show & Hotel PickupWatch Istanbul’s skyline glow from the Bosphorus, dine on Turkish meze, and enjoy live folk and belly dancing. Includes hotel pickup and local drinks.
124 reviews
4.54★
Duration
4h
Every day
20:00
Live guide EN · AR · DE · IT +2Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 77US$ 72per person
Cappadocia 2-Day Tour from Istanbul: Hot Air Balloon & Underground City
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Cappadocia 2-Day Tour from Istanbul: Hot Air Balloon & Underground CityTwo-day Cappadocia tour from Istanbul with flights, cave hotel, hot air balloon, Derinkuyu underground city, Göreme museum, and meals included.
122 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2d
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 684per person
Istanbul: Bosphorus Night Cruise & Wine on Luxury Yacht
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Night Cruise & Wine on Luxury Yacht2-hour Bosphorus night cruise from Viaport Marina with wine, fruit and nuts. See Dolmabahce Palace, Maiden's Tower and illuminated bridges. Small groups, nightly departures.
122 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Istanbul: Home Cooking Class & Market Walk in City Center
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul: Home Cooking Class & Market Walk in City CenterStep into a local’s Istanbul kitchen, shop lively Kurtuluş markets, cook classic Turkish dishes together, and share stories over dinner, includes all ingredients.
120 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
Every day
17:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 74per person
Segway Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque
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Travelers' pick
Segway Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia & Blue MosqueRide 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.
120 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Istanbul: Private City Tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar
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Istanbul: Private City Tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand BazaarStep 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.
120 reviews
4.93★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 200per group
Hagia Sophia Istanbul: Small-Group Tour & Skip-the-Line Entry
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Hagia Sophia Istanbul: Small-Group Tour & Skip-the-Line EntrySmall-group Hagia Sophia tour in Istanbul with licensed guide and skip-the-line entry. €25 ticket paid on-site. Daily 9am–6pm, 10-min early arrival required.
119 reviews
4.97★
Duration
40m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Istanbul Eurasia Bike & Boat Tour: Two Continents in Half a Day
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Eurasia Bike & Boat Tour: Two Continents in Half a DayCycle through Istanbul's European and Asian sides in one morning, crossing the Bosphorus by public boat with an English or Turkish-speaking guide on a provided bike.
118 reviews
4.83★
Duration
4h–5h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 103per person
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