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★4.8 427 experiences from US$ 6.84 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Istanbul 3-Day Private Tour: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus
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Istanbul 3-Day Private Tour: Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, BosphorusThree days exploring Istanbul with a private guide who meets you at your hotel: walk through Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern.
10,590 reviews
4.96★
Duration
7h–21h
start times · Every day
13
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks & Drinks
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks & DrinksFeel the evening breeze on a Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabatas, passing Dolmabahce Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and Maiden’s Tower. Includes snacks, drinks, and local guide.
5,712 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h 15m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Istanbul food tour: Spice Market, Kadıköy & ferry crossing
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul food tour: Spice Market, Kadıköy & ferry crossingTour Istanbul's two continents with a local guide, sampling Turkish breakfast at the Spice Market, ferry-crossing street food in Kadıköy, and traditional baklava and kebabs.
3,769 reviews
4.96★
Duration
5h 30m
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table and Show
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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table and ShowDine on the Bosphorus with live Turkish folk and belly dance performances, enjoying a three-course meal from private VIP seating with hotel pickup.
3,303 reviews
4.63★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
5
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 32per person
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise & Ottoman Palaces
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise & Ottoman PalacesYacht cruise on the Bosphorus at sunset, passing Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress and suspension bridges. Includes refreshments, baklava and guide from Viaport Marina.
2,643 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise Istanbul: Maiden's Tower at dusk
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Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise Istanbul: Maiden's Tower at duskSail the Bosphorus at sunset on a 25-meter yacht with champagne and snacks while viewing Maiden's Tower and Dolmabahce Palace across two continents.
2,419 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
16:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Istanbul: Guided Sightseeing Stop
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★Top rated
Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Istanbul: Guided Sightseeing StopCruise the Bosphorus from Istanbul on a small-group yacht with a live English-speaking guide, passing Topkapi Palace and Maiden's Tower.
2,403 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
14
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Sunset Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Istanbul: Small-Group Luxury
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Sunset Bosphorus Yacht Cruise Istanbul: Small-Group LuxurySail the Bosphorus at dusk on a glass-enclosed luxury yacht with live English guide, fresh fruit, Turkish baklava, canapés and homemade lemonade.
2,229 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h 15m
Every day
16:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Istanbul Pub Crawl: Party Bus, VIP Club Entry & Free Shots
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Pub Crawl: Party Bus, VIP Club Entry & Free ShotsLaugh with new friends on Istanbul’s party pub crawl: party bus, VIP club access, and free shots included. All-women team. Starts Sultanahmet, ends Taksim.
2,197 reviews
4.94★
Duration
6h
Wed–Sat
21:00
Live guide EN · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Istanbul: Gedikpasa Turkish Bath Ritual & Private Massage
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul: Gedikpasa Turkish Bath Ritual & Private MassageStep into Istanbul’s 550-year-old Gedikpasa Hamami for a real Turkish bath ritual with private massage, same-gender therapists, and classic refreshments included.
2,082 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
14
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Bosphorus cruise Istanbul: Daytime, sunset & night options
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Bosphorus cruise Istanbul: Daytime, sunset & night optionsCruise the Bosphorus from central Istanbul on a 2-hour guided tour: pass Galata Bridge, Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque and both suspension bridges.
2,023 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · RUFree cancellationfromUS$ 11.40US$ 7.98per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Cruise & Asian Side Stop with Kanlica Yogurt
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Cruise & Asian Side Stop with Kanlica YogurtFeel the pulse of Istanbul from a Bosphorus yacht cruise, cross to the Asian side, and taste Kanlica yogurt. Includes hotel pickup, snacks, and local guide.
1,911 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
14
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
Istanbul Airport to Fatih, Beyoglu & Besiktas: Fixed-Price Transfer
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Airport to Fatih, Beyoglu & Besiktas: Fixed-Price TransferPrivate airport transfer from Istanbul to three neighborhoods with fixed pricing, no hidden fees, and meet-and-greet. Air-conditioned vehicle, flight tracking included.
1,899 reviews
4.87★
Duration
1m–16h 40m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per group
Istanbul Private City Tour: Six UNESCO Landmarks with Guide
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Private City Tour: Six UNESCO Landmarks with GuidePrivate guided tour of Istanbul's Old City with fast-track entry to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar.
1,662 reviews
4.95★
Duration
6h–8h
start times · Every day
17
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 74per person
Istanbul E-pass: 100+ Attractions & Skip-the-Line Access
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul E-pass: 100+ Attractions & Skip-the-Line AccessDigital pass covering 100+ Istanbul attractions with skip-the-line entry, guided tours at Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace, plus free airport transfer. Valid 2 years.
1,532 reviews
4.80★
Duration
1d–7d
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 143per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Live Dance & DJ
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Live Dance & DJDinner cruise on the Bosphorus with Turkish folk dances, Latin performances and live DJ entertainment: unlimited soft drinks included, private table.
1,453 reviews
4.50★
Duration
3h
Every day
20:30
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise: Luxury Yacht with Transfers
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Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise: Luxury Yacht with TransfersSunset cruise on the Bosphorus from Istanbul with hotel pickup, professional guide, and refreshments included: watch the city's skyline fade as the sun sets over the water.
1,434 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: Asian Side Stop & Iconic Landmarks
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise: Asian Side Stop & Iconic LandmarksFeel the pulse of Istanbul on a 3-hour Bosphorus cruise with an Asian side stop, local guide, and complimentary tea: includes pickup and all fees.
1,304 reviews
4.60★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · RU · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 11.40US$ 7.98per person
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks & Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks & PickupWatch Istanbul’s skyline shift from day to night on a Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise, with hotel pickup, Turkish snacks, and stories from a local guide included.
1,271 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
16:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 68per person
Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise 1 & 2-Hour Options with Audio Guide
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Best value
Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise 1 & 2-Hour Options with Audio GuideSail between Europe & Asia on Istanbul's Bosphorus. See Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden's Tower & historic bridges from the water. Includes audio guide in 11 languages & free tea.
1,247 reviews
4.75★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 6.84per person
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