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

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Fener-Balat Walking Tour Istanbul: Greek Patriarchate & Streets
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Most booked
Fener-Balat Walking Tour Istanbul: Greek Patriarchate & StreetsWalk through Fener-Balat's layered history with a guide, visiting the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, Armenian churches, Jewish synagogues.
399 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 19.22per person
Istanbul: Private Walking Tour Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Bazaar
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul: Private Walking Tour Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & BazaarStep into Istanbul’s history with a private walking tour of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome & Grand Bazaar. Includes skip-the-line entry and local guide.
396 reviews
4.94★
Duration
5h–6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Istanbul Airport Transfer: Private Minivan & 70-Min Wait
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★Top rated
Istanbul Airport Transfer: Private Minivan & 70-Min WaitPrivate transfer between IST Airport and Istanbul city center with meet-and-greet, flight tracking, and 70 minutes free waiting time.
383 reviews
4.99★
Duration
30m–1h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per group
Istanbul: Topkapi Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line Tour
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul: Topkapi Palace & Harem Skip-the-Line TourTopkapi Palace guided tour with fast-track entry, harem access, and Ottoman history. Small groups, professional guide, all fees included. Half-day experience.
383 reviews
4.82★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
13
Live guide EN · DE · JA · IT +2Free cancellationfromUS$ 143per person
Istanbul: Circle City Food Walk, Ferry & Turkish Bath Tour
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Istanbul: Circle City Food Walk, Ferry & Turkish Bath TourFeel Istanbul’s pulse on a full-day city walk with ferry ride, baklava tasting, local lunch, and a Turkish bath: guided by locals, with all transport included.
374 reviews
4.97★
Duration
10h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Istanbul Old Town: 2.5-Hour Walking Tour & Blue Mosque
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Best value
Istanbul Old Town: 2.5-Hour Walking Tour & Blue Mosque2.5-hour guided walk through Istanbul's Old Town. See Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Column of Constantine. Includes Turkish Delight tasting and local tips.
373 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 17.11per person
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise: Istanbul Luxury Boat
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Travelers' pick
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise: Istanbul Luxury BoatCruise the Bosphorus at sunset aboard a glass-enclosed luxury yacht with live English guide, Turkish snacks and drinks included.
372 reviews
4.72★
Duration
2h 15m
Every day
16:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 51per person
Istanbul Bosphorus: Guided Yacht Cruise with Sweets & Tea
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Bosphorus: Guided Yacht Cruise with Sweets & TeaFeel the Bosphorus breeze on an afternoon yacht cruise in Istanbul, tasting baklava and tea as a local guide shares stories. Includes snacks and licensed guide.
372 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
Every day
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Istanbul Bosphorus: Private Yacht Cruise with Sweets & Drinks
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Istanbul Bosphorus: Private Yacht Cruise with Sweets & DrinksFeel Istanbul’s heartbeat on a private Bosphorus yacht cruise, passing palaces and mosques, with fresh baklava, fruit, and a local guide. Includes drinks.
362 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 473per group
Istanbul Airport (IST) Transfer: Private Car to City Center
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Airport (IST) Transfer: Private Car to City CenterPrivate airport transfer from Istanbul IST to city center hotels. Driver meets you at gate 13 with nameplate, includes WiFi and water. One-way service, fixed price.
358 reviews
4.60★
Duration
40m–1h 20m
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per group
Istanbul Sunset Yacht Cruise: Bosphorus & Maiden's Tower with Pickup
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Istanbul Sunset Yacht Cruise: Bosphorus & Maiden's Tower with PickupSunset yacht cruise on Istanbul's Bosphorus with hotel pickup. See Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden's Tower & both bridges from the water. Snacks, drinks & guide included.
349 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
Every day
16:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Luxury Dinner Cruise Istanbul: 3 Hours, 4 Palaces
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Luxury Dinner Cruise Istanbul: 3 Hours, 4 Palaces3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise from Istanbul with private table, live Turkish dance, DJ. Passes Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden's Tower, Rumeli Fortress.
349 reviews
4.75★
Duration
4h
Every day
20:00
Free cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise, 2 Continents & Palace Tour
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise, 2 Continents & Palace TourFull-day Bosphorus boat tour from Istanbul with Beylerbeyi Palace, Çamlıca Mosque, Pierre Loti cable car & lunch onboard. Hotel pickup included, English-speaking guide.
345 reviews
4.90★
Duration
7h–9h
Tue–Sun
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 57US$ 51per person
Istanbul Private Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & Bazaar
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Private Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi & BazaarPrivate guided tour of Istanbul with a licensed guide in your language, hotel pickup included. Skip the crowds at Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace.
344 reviews
4.83★
Duration
5h–7h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · AR · DE · PT +4Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Istanbul Private Guided Tour with Airport Transfer Included
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Private Guided Tour with Airport Transfer IncludedFour to eight hours exploring Istanbul's mosques, palaces and bazaars with a private guide and round-trip airport transfer.
344 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h–8h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Istanbul: Turkish Coffee Sand Workshop & Fortune Telling Gift Set
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul: Turkish Coffee Sand Workshop & Fortune Telling Gift SetFeel the warmth of Istanbul as you brew Turkish coffee on sand, try fortune telling, and take home a gift set. Includes hands-on workshop, snacks, and local guidance.
341 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · RU · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop Istanbul: Make & Take Home
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Travelers' pick
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop Istanbul: Make & Take HomeLearn the 500-year-old craft of Turkish mosaic lamp-making in Istanbul's Old Town, creating your own finished lamp to take home with expert guidance.
338 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
10
Live guide EN · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Istanbul Bosphorus: Private Yacht Cruise with Drinks & Sweets
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Istanbul Bosphorus: Private Yacht Cruise with Drinks & SweetsFeel the pulse of Istanbul on a private Bosphorus yacht cruise. Sip homemade lemonade, see Dolmabahce Palace up close, and relax with fresh baklava. Includes pier pickup.
338 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 400per group
Istanbul: Private Shore Excursion with Skip-the-Line & Bazaar
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul: Private Shore Excursion with Skip-the-Line & BazaarStep off your cruise and into Istanbul’s heart: see Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar with a local guide and guaranteed ship return.
333 reviews
4.99★
Duration
7h 15m
start times · Every day
13
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Istanbul: Hodjapasha Dance Show & 360° Projection
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul: Hodjapasha Dance Show & 360° ProjectionHodjapasha Culture Center dance show in Istanbul combines folkloric, belly dance & modern choreography with 360° video effects. Includes water, numbered seating.
321 reviews
4.64★
Duration
1h 5m
Tue, Thu and Sat
20:30
Free cancellationfromUS$ 41US$ 33per person
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