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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 Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Hotel Drop-Off
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Istanbul Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Hotel Drop-OffPrivate transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) to your hotel with meet-and-greet at arrivals, 90 minutes free waiting time, and air-conditioned vehicle. Available 24/7.
175 reviews
4.74★
Duration
1h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per group
Istanbul Food Tour: Street Food & Bosphorus Ferry Crossing
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Food Tour: Street Food & Bosphorus Ferry CrossingTaste Istanbul's street food across two continents with a local guide. 5+ tastings on the European side, ferry crossing, 10+ foods in Kadıköy. Includes Digital Guidebook.
166 reviews
4.95★
Duration
4h–5h
start times · Every day
13
Live guide EN · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Turkish Menu & Live Show
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Travelers' pick
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Turkish Menu & Live ShowCruise the Bosphorus on the Mega Lüfer yacht for 3 hours with a multi-course Turkish dinner.
163 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h
Every day
20:40
Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise 2-3 Hours & Optional Asia Stop
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Best value
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise 2-3 Hours & Optional Asia Stop2-3 hour Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü with Galata Bridge, Dolmabahçe Palace & optional Beylerbeyi stop with meal. English-speaking guide, WiFi on board.
162 reviews
4.78★
Duration
2h–4h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · RUFree cancellationfromUS$ 11.40US$ 7.98per person
Mosaic Lamp Workshop by Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
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Mosaic Lamp Workshop by Hagia Sophia in IstanbulMake your own Turkish mosaic lamp across from Hagia Sophia with master artisans guiding you through Byzantine and Ottoman design.
161 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Istanbul Airport Transfer: Private Car, 24/7 Pickup & WiFi
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Istanbul Airport Transfer: Private Car, 24/7 Pickup & WiFiArrive in Istanbul stress-free with private airport transfer, air-conditioned comfort, onboard WiFi, and flexible pickup. Book anytime for smooth travel.
161 reviews
4.74★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Every day
34
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Free cancellationfromUS$ 57per group
Troy Day Trip from Istanbul: Ancient Ruins & Dardanelles Ferry
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Travelers' pick
Troy Day Trip from Istanbul: Ancient Ruins & Dardanelles FerryFull-day Troy tour from Istanbul with hotel pickup, ferry crossing, lunch and English guide. Explore Trojan Horse, Temple of Athena, and ancient excavations. Around 12 hours.
158 reviews
4.74★
Duration
17h
Every day
06:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 143per person
Istanbul: Frankenstein Horror House Escape Room Game
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Istanbul: Frankenstein Horror House Escape Room GameThree floors, 19 levels, and a maze inside Dr. Frankenstein's lab. Solve puzzles while the horror builds around you. All fees included.
158 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
17
Live guide EN · AR · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 41per person
Istanbul Perfume Making Workshop with Bosphorus View
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★Top rated
Istanbul Perfume Making Workshop with Bosphorus ViewBlend your own signature scent in a hands-on perfume workshop in Istanbul, then name it and design a label while sipping Turkish tea and learning about.
155 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Istanbul: Legends Live Show at Hagia Sophia & Ottoman History
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Likely to sell out
Istanbul: Legends Live Show at Hagia Sophia & Ottoman History45-minute live show opposite Hagia Sophia with 15 costumed performers, projection mapping, and 8 chapters spanning Byzantine to Ottoman eras. All fees included.
155 reviews
4.63★
Duration
45m
Sat
16:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
Ottoman Hammam in Istanbul Old City: Traditional Massage & Scrub
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Travelers' pick
Ottoman Hammam in Istanbul Old City: Traditional Massage & ScrubCagaloglu Hammam is an 18th-century bathhouse in Istanbul's Old City where you move through separate hot and cool marble rooms.
154 reviews
4.96★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
11
Live guide EN · DE · RU · FR +2Free cancellationfromUS$ 137per person
Whirling Dervish Ceremony Istanbul: 1-Hour Sema at Hodjapasha
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Travelers' pick
Whirling Dervish Ceremony Istanbul: 1-Hour Sema at HodjapashaWatch the 800-year-old Mevlevi Sema ceremony at Hodjapasha Culture Center with live orchestra and traditional dervishes. Includes entry and water.
153 reviews
4.61★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
2
Free cancellationfromUS$ 51per person
Private Turkish Bath in Istanbul: Hamam, Massage & Pool
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Travelers' pick
Private Turkish Bath in Istanbul: Hamam, Massage & PoolPrivate Turkish bath in Istanbul's old city with sauna, body scrub, foaming and massage: walk in from nearby landmarks, leave the crowds behind.
151 reviews
4.76★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
10
Free cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
Gallipoli Day Trip from Istanbul: WWI Battlefields & Memorials
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Gallipoli Day Trip from Istanbul: WWI Battlefields & MemorialsDay trip from Istanbul to Gallipoli's World War I battlefields with hotel pickup, entrance fees, lunch and English-speaking guide.
150 reviews
4.47★
Duration
14h
Tue, Thu and SatLive guide ENPickup optionalfromUS$ 227per person
Istanbul Grand Bazaar Food Tour: Breakfast, Pide & Coffee Trails
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Istanbul Grand Bazaar Food Tour: Breakfast, Pide & Coffee TrailsStart your Istanbul day with a dairy breakfast, taste wedding soup, fresh pide & kebab in the Grand Bazaar, plus tea & coffee stops. Includes lunch & snacks.
147 reviews
4.98★
Duration
5h 30m
Mon–Sat
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Troy Day Tour from Istanbul: Ancient City with Guide & Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Troy Day Tour from Istanbul: Ancient City with Guide & LunchDay tour from Istanbul to Troy with professional English guide, hotel pickup, lunch and ferry across the Dardanelles.
147 reviews
4.52★
Duration
17h
Every day
06:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 163per person
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in Istanbul: Mevlevi Sema
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Travelers' pick
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in Istanbul: Mevlevi SemaWatch the Mevlevi Sema ceremony at Viaport Marina, a 50-minute Sufi ritual where dervishes spin in disciplined trance.
146 reviews
4.29★
Duration
50m
Every day except Tuesday
19:00
Free cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Cappadocia, Ephesus & Pamukkale: Hot Air Balloon, Ancient Ruins, Thermal Pools
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Travelers' pick
Cappadocia, Ephesus & Pamukkale: Hot Air Balloon, Ancient Ruins, Thermal PoolsFloat over Cappadocia at sunrise, walk barefoot on Pamukkale’s travertines, and explore Ephesus with a small group. Includes flights, hotel pickup, and local lunches.
144 reviews
4.85★
Duration
4d
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,481per person
Istanbul: Turkish Carpet Weaving Workshop & Tea
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Istanbul: Turkish Carpet Weaving Workshop & TeaHands-on carpet weaving class in Istanbul with certified guide, tea, snacks and your finished piece to take home. Small groups, flexible timing, beginner-friendly.
142 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
13
Live guide EN · AR · TRFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Private Yacht Cruise Istanbul: Bosphorus Views & Swimming
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Private Yacht Cruise Istanbul: Bosphorus Views & SwimmingCruise the Bosphorus on a private luxury yacht with snacks and drinks included. Choose between a guided tour.
141 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 331per group
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