Things to do in Turkey
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Istanbul Culinary Tour: Street Foods on Istiklal StreetThis culinary walking tour through Istanbul's modern Beyoglu district takes you along Istiklal Street and past Galata Bridge with a professional guide, stopping to taste traditional Turkish street foods and local specialties. You'll sample gözleme, çiğ köfte, mantı, tantuni, dürüm kebab and baklava, plus Turkish tea in a tulip glass and a local alcoholic drink, over roughly 3.5 hours of mostly flat walking through the neighborhood. The tour runs in English or Spanish, welcomes children from age 9, and offers vegetarian alternatives if you request them at booking.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste the foods Istanbulites actually eat in the neighborhoods where they eat them, rather than in a restaurant setting. The small group and the guide's local knowledge mean you'll learn the story behind each dish and pick up sightseeing tips that reshape how you move through the city afterward.
Galata, Pera & Taksim: Walking Tour with Local GuideYou’ll wander Istanbul’s Galata, Pera & Taksim districts with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Climb Galata Tower for panoramic views, sip tea in historic passages, explore lively Istiklal Avenue, and catch small moments of daily life you’d probably miss alone.
Antalya Old Town: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop & TeaYou’ll sit shoulder-to-shoulder with locals and travelers in Antalya’s Old Town, piecing together your own Turkish mosaic lamp while sipping endless tea and tasting fresh delights. With all materials provided and step-by-step guidance—even if you’re all thumbs—you’ll leave with a glowing keepsake (and maybe sticky fingers). It’s less about perfection than sharing stories over glass and light.
Istanbul: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern Fast EntryYou’ll step into Istanbul’s oldest mosques and palaces with a local guide who actually knows every shortcut (and every tea stall). Expect moments of quiet awe inside Hagia Sophia, sweet chaos in the Grand Bazaar with free tastings, plus fast entry everywhere so you spend less time waiting and more time wandering through history.
Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise & Golden Horn TourYou’ll watch Istanbul’s skyline shift through sunset colors from a yacht on the Bosphorus, with an expert local guide sharing stories about palaces and towers you pass by. Sip tea or coffee, snack on local treats, and feel that quiet moment when Europe meets Asia—all with city lights flickering on around you.
Ephesus Shore Excursion from Kusadasi: Ancient Sites TourA private guided tour from Kusadasi port takes you through Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary, and the Temple of Artemis ruins over seven hours, with a professional English-speaking guide, lunch, and minivan transport included. The tour departs and returns on your cruise schedule, and you can adjust the itinerary to suit your interests since it's a private group.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary without translation—book this if you want the history explained as you walk rather than reading plaques on your own. Since it's private and the timing is locked to your ship, you can ask questions, adjust the pace, and still make it back to port without rushing.
Ephesus tour from Kuşadası port: Skip the line, private guideThis is a private guided tour of Ephesus departing from Kuşadası port, with skip-the-line entry to the ancient city and visits to the House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Basilica of St. John and Isa Bey Mosque. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours and includes private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle and a professional English-speaking guide. Entrance fees and meals are not included.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English fluently, so you'll follow the commentary and history without strain — this works well if you want the context for what you're standing in front of, not just the photo stops.
Taurus Mountains: Jeep Safari, Green Lake Boat & Manavgat WaterfallYou’ll bounce along Taurus Mountain trails by jeep, pause for photos with locals at scenic dams and summits, then relax over grilled fish by Green Lake before drifting on a boat tour or swimming if you feel like it. End with cool spray at Manavgat Waterfall—just enough wildness and warmth to stick with you.
Bodrum Sunset Boat Tour: Dinner & Swimming in Aquarium BayA 3-hour private boat tour from Bodrum takes you to Aquarium Bay, where you swim, snorkel and eat freshly prepared Turkish dinner on board while the sun sets over the Aegean. Captain Yusuf runs the boat and cooks; you choose between fish, chicken or vegetarian; the tour departs between 5 and 6:30 PM depending on your arrival. Bottled water, soft drinks, snorkeling equipment, paddle board and fishing rod are included; you can bring your own drinks if you prefer.Is it for me?Because the boat is yours alone and Captain Yusuf handles both the navigation and the cooking, you're free to swim, snorkel or fish without managing logistics—the dinner is ready when you want it, and the sunset happens on the way back.
Istanbul Camlica Tower: Private Transfer & Dining with 360° ViewsYou're picked up from your hotel and driven straight to Camlica Tower with reserved entry, skipping the general queue. Spend up to three hours on the observation deck taking in 360-degree views of the Blue Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Topkapi Palace, and the Golden Horn. Choose to add Turkish coffee and dessert, a full breakfast with tea, or a three-course traditional lunch or dinner. Your driver brings you back to your hotel when you're done.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Istanbul landmarks visible from one vantage point without arranging transport, buying a ticket in a queue, or deciding where to eat once you're there — the private transfer and reserved entry time are what make a three-hour visit feel unhurried.
Quad Biking in Kusadasi: Off-Road Adventure with Hotel PickupQuad biking adventure in Kusadasi where you ride your own all-terrain vehicle through forest tracks, water, and beach for approximately 90 minutes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with helmet and a live English-speaking guide who briefs you on the bike and the route before you start. Children from age 5 can ride double with an adult on a single quad; kids under 13 cannot drive solo.Is it for me?Book the single quad option if you want to ride your own bike the whole way; choose double if you're bringing a child from age 5 who will ride as a passenger while you drive. The moderate fitness requirement and the dusty, water-heavy terrain mean this suits riders comfortable with off-road conditions and ready to get dirty.
Sunset Boat Tour in Bodrum: Swim, Fish & DinnerA private sunset boat tour departing Bodrum at 5:30 pm takes you to Karaada or Akvaryum Bay for three hours of swimming, fishing and snorkeling before returning at 8:30 pm. Snorkeling equipment, fishing rods and life jackets are on board; dinner is served with a choice of fish, meatball or chicken. An English-speaking captain and sailor assist throughout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to swim and fish in the same bay where you'll eat dinner, rather than moving between separate stops. The private boat and the three-hour window mean you set the pace—stay in the water as long as you want, or relax on deck—without a group schedule pushing you along.
Istanbul Mosques & Bazaars Private Tour: Suleymaniye, Grand BazaarYou’ll walk through Istanbul’s living history—mosques with centuries-old stories, lively bazaars where haggling is half the fun, and quiet corners only locals know. If you want real insight into Istanbul’s past and present (plus some shopping tips), this tour’s for you.
Marmaris Jeep Safari: Turgut Waterfall & Jesus Beach with LunchThis seven-hour jeep safari explores the remote mountain terrain around Marmaris, visiting Turgut Waterfall, the historic village of Bayir, and Kızkumu beach—a natural sand bar stretching 600 meters into the sea. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a live guide in English, German or Russian, and lunch are included. The route climbs mountain tracks seldom seen on standard tours of the resort town, passing through forests and lush valleys that stay cooler than the surrounding coast.Is it for me?Seven hours is long enough to reach the waterfall and wade Kızkumu beach, but short enough to leave your afternoon free—the jeep returns you by early evening. The mountain tracks mean a bumpy ride, so this suits travelers comfortable with rough terrain who want to see Marmaris beyond the resort town itself.
Kusadasi Boat Trip: 3 Bays, Swim & Snorkel With LunchA full-day boat trip from Kusadasi anchors at three different bays in the Aegean, each with time to swim and snorkel in clear water. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Kusadasi accommodation is included, along with lunch and soft drinks. The boat carries a live guide in English or Turkish, and the day runs 6 to 7 hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?Book this if you want to swim at three different bays without renting a car—the shared boat stops at each one on a set schedule, so you only need to show up at the departure point.
Istanbul: Private Bosphorus Yacht Cruise & Palace ViewsYou board a private luxury yacht and cruise the Bosphorus for close-up views of Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Maiden's Tower, and two Ottoman palaces on the Asian shore. The route passes under two suspension bridges and can extend toward the Black Sea if you choose. You get bottled water, snacks, and tea throughout, and the small group size means you move at your own pace without the crowds of a public ferry.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Istanbul's major Bosphorus landmarks from the water without navigating a crowded public ferry—the private yacht and leisurely pace let you take in the palaces and fortresses at your own speed.
Antalya boat trip and Old Town tour: Lower Duden WaterfallA full-day sightseeing tour of Antalya combines a panoramic bus route, a one-hour boat trip from the ancient harbor to the Lower Duden Waterfall, and free time to explore the Old Town on foot. The tour includes hotel pickup, lunch, and a guide in English or Turkish, and runs about eight hours. An optional cable car ride is available at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you want one itinerary covering Antalya's main sights—the boat ride to the waterfall, Old Town exploration, and lunch—rather than piecing together separate activities.
Green Canyon Boat Trip & Bus Safari Tour from Side, LunchA combined tour from Side that pairs a half-day Cabrio bus safari through the region with a 2.5-hour boat cruise on Green Lake, including hotel pickup, a professional guide in English or German, and lunch. The day runs about 8 hours total, with the bus portion first and the lake cruise after. Suitable for all fitness levels; infants sit on an adult's lap.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Side without a car and want to see both the inland region and the lake in a single morning or afternoon—the hotel pickup means you don't need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point, and the fixed schedule holds both activities inside one day.
Suluada Island & Love Cave Boat Trip from Antalya with LunchYou're picked up from your hotel early morning and driven to Adrasan harbor, where a boat takes you to three Mediterranean bays: Suluada Island with its famous Love Cave, Akseki Bay with its own cold-water cave, and Pirate Bay. You swim at each stop, eat lunch on the boat, and watch for sea turtles and dolphins along the rocky coastline. The boat returns you to the harbor by evening, and your transfer brings you back to your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full-day boat experience with three different bays and caves without arranging transport, timing the stops yourself, or figuring out where to eat — the fixed schedule and included lunch mean you just show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Antalya Old City & Düden Waterfalls: Boat Trip & Cable CarYou walk the Old City's marble streets and see Hadrian's Gate with a local guide; spend 30–45 minutes at the Upper Düden Waterfalls; take a 1-hour boat trip from Antalya Marina to view the Lower Düden Waterfalls from the sea; visit a silver shop in the bazaar; and eat lunch at a traditional restaurant. If you choose the cable car package, you ride the Olympos aerial tram to 2,365 meters and visit Dinopark near Kemer. Hotel pickup both ways is included.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Antalya's main sights — the Old City, both waterfalls, and the coastline — in one day without arranging your own transport or timing the boat departure; the fixed itinerary and included pickup handle all of that for you.
