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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: Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace Small Group Tour
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Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace Small Group TourFeel the pulse of Istanbul with a guided walk through the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, skip-the-line entry included. Small group, local stories, real history.
90 reviews
4.74★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day except Tuesday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 64per person
Istanbul Food Tour: Small Group, Ferry Included
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Food Tour: Small Group, Ferry IncludedTaste doner, meatballs, pide and baklava across European and Asian Istanbul in a half-day small-group tour with ferry tickets and a guide who knows where locals actually eat.
89 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Bursa Day Trip from Istanbul: Green Mosque & Cable Car
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Bursa Day Trip from Istanbul: Green Mosque & Cable CarFull-day Bursa tour from Istanbul with hotel pickup, ferry crossing the Sea of Marmara, cable car ride to the city centre, and lunch included.
88 reviews
4.02★
Duration
13h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ARPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Cruise with Iconic Landmarks & Comfort
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Best value
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
5-Day Aegean Tour: Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale
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5-Day Aegean Tour: Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, PamukkaleFive-day guided tour from Istanbul through Turkey's Aegean coast: walk the Gallipoli battlefields, explore Troy and Ephesus.
88 reviews
4.52★
Duration
5d
MonLive guide ENfromUS$ 1,459per person
Istanbul Pamukkale Ephesus Cappadocia Tour 8 Days with Flights
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Pamukkale Ephesus Cappadocia Tour 8 Days with Flights8-day Turkey tour visiting Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and underground cities. Includes 7 nights hotel, transfers, flights.
87 reviews
4.83★
Duration
8d
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,050per person
Istanbul: Grand Bazaar Mosaic Lamp Workshop & Tea
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Travelers' pick
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
Bosphorus and Golden Horn cruise from Istanbul: Audio guide
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Bosphorus and Golden Horn cruise from Istanbul: Audio guideCruise the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn from Istanbul with an audio guide narrating Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahçe Palace.
84 reviews
4.38★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Free cancellationfromUS$ 21per person
Istanbul Galataport Transfer: Private Van Pickup & Flexible Times
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Galataport Transfer: Private Van Pickup & Flexible TimesArriving at Istanbul’s Galataport or airport? Relax with private van transfer, flexible pickup times, and local drivers who actually help with your luggage: no sharing, no stress.
84 reviews
4.74★
Duration
30m–40m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Istanbul: Turkish Night Show
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Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Istanbul: Turkish Night ShowBosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul with 3-course meal, soft drinks and Turkish tea included. Watch Sufi whirling dervish, belly dance.
83 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h 45m
Every day
20:45
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 68per person
Gallipoli Day Trip from Istanbul: ANZAC Cove, Cemeteries & Lunch
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Gallipoli Day Trip from Istanbul: ANZAC Cove, Cemeteries & LunchFeel the history at Gallipoli’s ANZAC Cove, walk the trenches, and visit memorials on a day trip from Istanbul with lunch included and hotel pickup.
83 reviews
4.69★
Duration
13h–14h
Every day
06:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 225per person
İstanbul Food Tour: Taste Local Street Food in Fatih
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İstanbul Food Tour: Taste Local Street Food in FatihWalk through Fatih's Golden Horn neighborhood with a local English-speaking guide, stopping to taste lahmacun, stuffed mussels, lentil soup.
82 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every day
17:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 103per person
Balat and Chora Church Tour with Sunset Bosphorus Cruise
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Balat and Chora Church Tour with Sunset Bosphorus CruiseGuided tour of Istanbul's Balat neighborhood and Byzantine Kariye Church, followed by a 2-hour sunset cruise past Dolmabahçe Palace.
81 reviews
4.98★
Duration
5h
Every day except Friday
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 114per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: Dinner, Turkish Show & Palaces
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Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: Dinner, Turkish Show & PalacesFloat between Europe & Asia on an evening Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul. Enjoy a Turkish dinner, live folk shows, and hotel pickup for a relaxed night out.
81 reviews
4.85★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 70US$ 67per person
Istanbul Bosphorus: Night Yacht Cruise with Wine & Palace Views
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Istanbul Bosphorus: Night Yacht Cruise with Wine & Palace ViewsFeel Istanbul’s Bosphorus at night on a small group yacht cruise. Sip wine, watch palaces glow, and drift past the Maiden’s Tower. Includes snacks and pickup.
81 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Istanbul Private Day Tour with Licensed Guide, Customizable
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Istanbul Private Day Tour with Licensed Guide, CustomizablePrivate guided tour of Istanbul with a licensed guide who customizes your itinerary around Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace.
80 reviews
4.98★
Duration
6h–8h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 114per person
Istanbul Old Town: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome Tour
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Istanbul Old Town: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome TourStep inside Istanbul’s Old Town with a local guide, see the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome. Half-day tour with flexible schedule and expert insights.
78 reviews
4.65★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day except Friday
3
Live guide EN · DE · RU · IT +2Free cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Private Istanbul Food Tour: 10 Tastings in Kadikoy
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Private Istanbul Food Tour: 10 Tastings in KadikoyTaste 10 local specialties on a private food tour through Kadikoy with a passionate local guide: pide, Turkish delight, raki and more, plus city highlights woven between stops.
77 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
14
Live guide EN · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
Istanbul: Private City Tour with Hagia Sophia, Bazaar & Local Guide
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Istanbul: Private City Tour with Hagia Sophia, Bazaar & Local GuideFeel 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.
77 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h–8h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · RUFree cancellationfromUS$ 194per group
Cappadocia 2-Day Tour: Flights, Hotel & Guided Sightseeing
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Travelers' pick
Cappadocia 2-Day Tour: Flights, Hotel & Guided SightseeingTwo days in Cappadocia from Istanbul with round-trip domestic flights, cave hotel stay, and guided tours of fairy chimneys, underground cities.
77 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2d
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 625per person
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