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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: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop with Tea & Artisans
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Most booked
Istanbul: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop with Tea & ArtisansStart your mosaic lamp workshop in Istanbul, guided by local artisans. Craft your own lamp, sip Turkish tea, and hear real stories. All materials included.
117 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h 45m
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 19per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Turkish Show & Hotel Pickup
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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Turkish Show & Hotel PickupFloat past Istanbul’s palaces & towers at sunset, enjoy a Turkish dinner with live folk music & belly dancing, and relax with hotel pickup included for your night.
116 reviews
4.82★
Duration
7h–8h
Every day
20:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 80US$ 76per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Night Cruise: Yacht, Wine & Live Music
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Istanbul Bosphorus Night Cruise: Yacht, Wine & Live MusicFloat past Istanbul’s night-lit palaces and bridges on a 2-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with wine, live violin, and snacks included. Reserve your evening escape.
116 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Sema Ceremony at Kasımpaşa Mevlevihanesi: Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul
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Travelers' pick
Sema Ceremony at Kasımpaşa Mevlevihanesi: Whirling Dervishes in IstanbulWatch the Sema Ceremony at Istanbul's 17th-century Kasımpaşa Mevlevihanesi, a sacred Sufi ritual in an actual mevlevihane rather than a tourist stage.
115 reviews
4.83★
Duration
50m–1h 10m
Wed, Fri and Sun
17:00
Live guide EN · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 32per person
Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Mountain Day Trip with Cable Car
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Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Mountain Day Trip with Cable CarDay trip from Istanbul to Bursa's Ottoman mosques and Uludag mountain with cable car, barbecue lunch, and hotel pickup. English guide and ferry included, 10-12 hours.
114 reviews
4.51★
Duration
14h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ARHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Istanbul Basilica Cistern: Private Guide & Skip-the-Line Entry
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★Top rated
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 Cruise Tour: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Skip-the-Line
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Istanbul Cruise Tour: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Skip-the-LinePrivate Old Town tour from cruise pier with skip-the-line access to Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. Includes guide, Turkish tea, and tram transport.
113 reviews
4.78★
Duration
4h–7h
start times · Every day
14
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 148per person
Istanbul Rooftop Flying Dress Photoshoot & Bosphorus Views
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Istanbul Rooftop Flying Dress Photoshoot & Bosphorus ViewsFeel Istanbul’s energy in a private flying dress photoshoot above the Bosphorus, with seagulls, local tea, and professional guidance: includes all photos and outfit options.
113 reviews
4.92★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide EN · AR · RU · FA +2Free cancellationfromUS$ 114per person
Istanbul Europe to Asia Food Tour: Ferry & Markets
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Europe to Asia Food Tour: Ferry & MarketsKaraköy street food tour with five tastings, Bosphorus ferry crossing, and Kadıköy market exploration with 10+ additional foods and Turkish tea guided throughout.
113 reviews
4.88★
Duration
4h–5h
start times · Every day
13
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Istanbul Old City Tour: Skip Lines, Lunch Included
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Old City Tour: Skip Lines, Lunch IncludedSmall group tour of Istanbul's Old City with skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and Hippodrome. Hotel pickup.
112 reviews
4.81★
Duration
7h
Every day except Tuesday
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Istanbul culinary walking tour: Spice Bazaar & Kadikoy fish market
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul culinary walking tour: Spice Bazaar & Kadikoy fish marketWalk through Istanbul's Spice Bazaar and Kadikoy fish market with a guide, tasting local delicacies, regional cheeses, fresh fish and baklava.
112 reviews
4.89★
Duration
4h 20m
start times · Every day
13
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 139per person
Taksim Ottoman Hammam: Turkish Bath Foam Massage
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Taksim Ottoman Hammam: Turkish Bath Foam MassageTurkish hammam in Taksim with private transport, sauna, steam room and full-body foam massage.
112 reviews
4.79★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · AR · HI · RU +2Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Istanbul Nightlife: Pub Crawl, Bars & Dancefloors in Beyoğlu
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Best value
Istanbul Nightlife: Pub Crawl, Bars & Dancefloors in BeyoğluFeel the pulse of Istanbul nightlife on a guided pub crawl through Beyoğlu’s bars & clubs. Free welcome shots, lively games, and local hosts included.
111 reviews
4.95★
Duration
5h–7h
Fri and Sat
21:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 16.41per person
Istanbul: Galata Tower, Istiklal Street & Karaköy City Walk
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Istanbul: Galata Tower, Istiklal Street & Karaköy City WalkFeel the pulse of Istanbul on a city walk through Galata, Istiklal Street & Karaköy, with stories from your guide and hotel pickup included for a smooth start.
111 reviews
4.70★
Duration
2h–3h
Every day except Friday
14:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Hagia Sophia Istanbul: Skip-the-Line Private Tour & Guide
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Hagia Sophia Istanbul: Skip-the-Line Private Tour & GuideHagia Sophia private tour in Istanbul with skip-the-line entry and expert guide. One hour, no ticket queue, wheelchair accessible. Book direct.
110 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Free cancellationfromUS$ 180per group
Istanbul Private Tour: Skip Lines, Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque
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Istanbul Private Tour: Skip Lines, Hagia Sophia & Blue MosquePrivate guided tour of Istanbul with skip-the-line access to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, plus Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar.
108 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h–7h
start times · Every day
10
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 113US$ 93per person
Fener & Balat Walking Tour Istanbul: Hidden Gems & Turkish Coffee
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Fener & Balat Walking Tour Istanbul: Hidden Gems & Turkish CoffeeWalk through Istanbul's most colorful historic neighborhoods with a guide who knows the Greek Orthodox churches.
108 reviews
4.86★
Duration
2h 30m–3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Istanbul: Private Skip-the-Line Tour with Grand Bazaar & Hagia Sophia
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Istanbul: Private Skip-the-Line Tour with Grand Bazaar & Hagia SophiaFeel the pulse of Istanbul on a private tour with skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, and Basilica Cistern: guided by a local, with flexible pacing.
108 reviews
4.94★
Duration
5h–7h
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
6-Day Turkey Tour: Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Troy
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6-Day Turkey Tour: Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, TroySix-day guided tour of Turkey visiting Gallipoli battlefields, Troy's ancient ruins, Ephesus temples, Pamukkale's white travertines.
106 reviews
4.89★
Duration
6d
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 2,002per person
Sultanahmet Old City Tour Istanbul: Hagia Sophia & Lunch
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Sultanahmet Old City Tour Istanbul: Hagia Sophia & LunchGuided tour of Istanbul's Sultanahmet district with skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, lunch at Sultanahmet Square.
105 reviews
4.84★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
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