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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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Kariye Mosque and Balat Walking Tour with Sunset Cruise Istanbul
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Kariye Mosque and Balat Walking Tour with Sunset Cruise IstanbulWalk through Kariye Mosque's Byzantine mosaics and Balat's colorful streets, then watch palaces and bridges light up on a sunset cruise down the Bosphorus.
56 reviews
4.98★
Duration
5h
Every day except Friday
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 114per person
Istanbul Walking Tour: Sultanahmet, Blue Mosque & Hippodrome
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Best value
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 Layover Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Airport Return
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Layover Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Airport ReturnPrivate Istanbul layover tour with airport pickup, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar & Bosphorus ferry. Guaranteed return before flight.
55 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h–12h
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 170per person
Istanbul: Dolmabahçe Palace & Bosphorus Yacht Cruise
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Istanbul: Dolmabahçe Palace & Bosphorus Yacht CruiseDolmabahçe Palace tour with 5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise. Guide, palace entry, refreshments included. See Galata Tower, Maiden's Tower, Rumeli Fortress.
54 reviews
4.85★
Duration
5h
start times · Tue–Sun
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Istanbul: Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar Tour
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Istanbul: Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar TourSkip-the-line Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar with professional guide. Small groups, carpet workshop visit, Sultanahmet highlights. Half-day tour.
54 reviews
4.72★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 76per person
Bosphorus Cruise Istanbul: Palace & Istiklal, 7 Hours
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Travelers' pick
Bosphorus Cruise Istanbul: Palace & Istiklal, 7 HoursPrivate 7-hour Bosphorus cruise and Istanbul walking tour with English-speaking guide, visiting Dolmabahce Palace, Spice Bazaar, and Istiklal Street with hotel pickup.
52 reviews
4.96★
Duration
7h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 250per group
Cappadocia Day Trip from Istanbul: Flights, Underground City & Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Cappadocia Day Trip from Istanbul: Flights, Underground City & LunchFly from Istanbul to Cappadocia for a full day: Göreme Museum, Kaymakli Underground City, fairy chimneys & traditional lunch included. Private transfers both cities.
51 reviews
4.94★
Duration
16h–18h
Every day
04:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 741per person
Istanbul Layover Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Bazaar
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Istanbul Layover Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & BazaarPrivate Istanbul airport layover tour with Hagia Sophia fast-track entry, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace & Basilica Cistern. Flexible timing, hotel pickup included.
49 reviews
4.88★
Duration
6h–8h
start times · Every day
48
Live guide EN · DE · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 275per person
Day trip to Ephesus from Istanbul: Flight, guide, lunch included
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Travelers' pick
Day trip to Ephesus from Istanbul: Flight, guide, lunch includedFly from Istanbul to Ephesus for a full day exploring ancient ruins, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis, with a guide.
48 reviews
4.56★
Duration
14h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · JAHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 280per person
Istanbul Food Tour: 10 Tastings & Wine Through Hidden Gems
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Istanbul Food Tour: 10 Tastings & Wine Through Hidden GemsTen food tastings and a glass of Turkish wine on a private Istanbul tour through the Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, and Sultanahmet's hidden restaurants.
48 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h–4h
start times · Every day
18
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 143per person
Istanbul Couples Photo Shoot: Blue Mosque & Galata Tower
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Istanbul Couples Photo Shoot: Blue Mosque & Galata TowerPrivate 45-minute photo session in Istanbul at 9 landmarks. Includes all raw photos, 10 retouched images, and Instagram reel. Local photographer guides posing.
47 reviews
5.00★
Duration
50m
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 228per person
Gallipoli & Troy tour from Istanbul: 2 days with museum entry
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Travelers' pick
Gallipoli & Troy tour from Istanbul: 2 days with museum entryTwo-day tour from Istanbul to Gallipoli Peninsula and Troy with English-speaking guide, museum entry, overnight hotel and meals included.
46 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2d
Every day
06:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 422per person
Istanbul Food Tour: Spice Bazaar to Kadikoy Market
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Istanbul Food Tour: Spice Bazaar to Kadikoy MarketTaste your way across Istanbul's two continents on a private food tour, starting with Turkish breakfast in the Old City, crossing the Bosphorus by ferry.
46 reviews
4.91★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace & Bosphorus Yacht Cruise
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Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace & Bosphorus Yacht CruiseHalf-day Dolmabahce Palace tour with 2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise. Includes palace entry, guide, hotel pickup, and refreshments. Air-conditioned transport.
46 reviews
4.93★
Duration
4h
start times · Tue–Sun
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Segway Istanbul Old City Tour Evening: Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque
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Travelers' pick
Segway Istanbul Old City Tour Evening: Hagia Sophia & Blue MosqueEvening 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.
44 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Make Turkish Delight in Little Hagia Sophia: Hands-On Workshop
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Make Turkish Delight in Little Hagia Sophia: Hands-On WorkshopMake Turkish delight from scratch in Istanbul's Little Hagia Sophia using a copper pot and wooden spoon, then take your creations home in an Iznik tile bowl.
43 reviews
4.95★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Private Tour
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Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque Private TourPrivate full-day Istanbul tour with 5 major sites, personal guide, AC van and flexible timing. Hotel or port pickup included. Customizable itinerary, lunch stop available.
43 reviews
4.79★
Duration
8h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Private Istanbul Tours: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Hidden Gems
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Private Istanbul Tours: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Hidden GemsPrivate guided tour of Istanbul with hotel pickup, visiting Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
42 reviews
4.81★
Duration
6h–8h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · DE · PT · IT +2Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 114per person
Food Tour Istanbul: Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus & Local Eateries
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Food Tour Istanbul: Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus & Local EateriesTaste your way across Istanbul's two continents on a food tour with a local guide: six different restaurants and markets, ferry crossing included.
41 reviews
4.98★
Duration
4h–5h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
Istanbul Spice Bazaar, Karaköy & Taksim Food Tour
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Istanbul Spice Bazaar, Karaköy & Taksim Food TourSmall-group food tour through Istanbul's Spice Bazaar, Galata Bridge, Karaköy and Taksim with a professional guide. Includes Turkish tea, gözleme.
41 reviews
4.83★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day except Friday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 86per person
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