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Worth your time in Istanbul.
The 8 3-hour experiences travellers book most in Istanbul, from the headline sights to the quieter finds. What each one costs, how long it runs, and whether it earns a slot on a short trip.
3-hour Bosphorus cruise with a free hour on the Asian side. See palaces, fortresses, and bridges from the water.
Most Popular“Getting on/off the boat is tricky, with a temporary ladder held down by a crew-member. Was tough as weather was not great on our travel day. Not for recommended for people with mobility issues”
3-hour Istanbul Bosphorus cruise with English guide, Asian-side Beylerbeyi stop, and views of Galata, Dolmabahçe, and Ottoman forts.
“Great experience and. A great way to see/learn about the city. Olga was our tour guide and she did a great job explaining everything. The stop on the Asian side was fine but there’s not a lot where they drop you except to eat. Overall for the cost- it’s a great relaxing 3 hour tour.…”
Ottoman-style dinner cruise on Istanbul’s Bosphorus with hotel pickup, landmark views, and live whirling dervish and belly dance show.
“It was very nice experience for me to see the ottoman show in the bosphorus It was really nice show And the dinner was acceptable and good service I will recommend it to my friends and next year I will come again with my family”
Walk Istanbul’s Jewish Quarter from old life to modern art stops in Galata, with synagogue access and small-group guiding for $561.
“Fantastic tour, Tuncer was a superb guide and imparted his knowledge, enthusiasm and passion for the Jewish district! We visited two museums and were able to enter two synagogues, passing others on route. Went to a delightful cafe and he even helped us sort out our tram tickets for the return journey which was much…”
Glide through Istanbul’s top sights on a 3-hour Segway tour from Sultanahmet to Suleymaniye, with training and an English guide.
“The tour was great fun, visiting places you might not otherwise see. Our guide Tarik was extremely knowledgeable and made the whole tour really interesting, answering any questions we had. Highly recommended. Thanks.”
A 3-hour bike ride through Istanbul’s Sultanahmet seeing key sights from outside, with a licensed English guide, helmet, and bike included.
“We did this tour on our first morning in Istanbul-a really great way of getting an overview of the Old City whilst covering much more ground than we’d have managed on foot”
A 3-hour Bosphorus cruise from Fatih to Eminönü with tea/coffee, bridge photo passes, Dolmabahçe from the sea, and Rumeli Fortress time.
“Welcoming….The warm welcome to the boat and introduction to the rules of the cafe. The way everyone no matter what their background was well treated.”
Private 3-hour bike tour from Balat along the Golden Horn to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Süleymaniye with Osman’s hill-smart route.
“Osman was my guide on this bicycle tour. We met at his (very tiny) office on the Asian side of Istanbul where he provided me with a nice hybrid road-mountain bike. Although Istanbul has numerous steep hills, Osman took me on a path that avoided the worst of the up-hills. We biked mostly along the…”
From the domes of the old city to the Bosphorus, the bazaars and the table, every way to spend a day across two continents.
