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Worth your time in Istanbul.
The 15 full-day tours 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.
Istanbul in 7 hours with a guide and lunch. Hit Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, and Grand Bazaar with skip-line access.
Most Popular“This was a well-organised, well-paced, informative tour to the major sites of the old city of Istanbul. Baris was exceptional in his delivery and management of the tour.”
Full-day Princes Islands tour from Istanbul: boat to Büyükada and Kınalıada, Ottoman mansions, lunch onboard in summer, optional pickup.
“The whole day activity and the cruise members were fantastic.”
Private Istanbul highlights tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, with pickup and a pro guide.
“Our guide, Fettah, was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and kind man. Took us to all of the sites and provided historical knowledge along the way. Also shared some of his favorite shopping and food spots which were fantastic. Highly recommend Fettah as a tour guide. Could not have been any better.”
Eight hours of Ottoman and Byzantine Istanbul with transfers. Skip-the-line stops at Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Cistern, Bazaar.
“Kemal was an amazing guide. so knowledgeable. lots of walking at a nice pace. Great lunch and the sites of Istanbul were incredible. highly recommend”
A long, well-run day trip from Istanbul to Gallipoli’s WWI battlefields with lunch, a guide, and easy hotel transfers on the European side.
“This was an informative, detailed tour of the sites of Gallipoli. Our guide, Hasan, had photographs showing the battlefields and we stood in the same places they had been taken. It was a moving experience and I would highly recommend this tour.”
Gallipoli from Istanbul in one long day: Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and The Nek with an English guide and air-conditioned minibus.
“Our family of six loved the tour provided by Ibrahim. He was so knowledgeable and respectful! Our boys said it was the best tour we've done in Europe!”
Private Istanbul guided tours for 1–3 days covering Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, bazaars and more with licensed guide and hotel pickup.
“I didn’t realize we’d have a car with driver and a dedicated guide who spent the day with us, so it truly was a personalized private tour vs just transport from point A to point B with a little info. Our guide Cicek was wonderful, super knowledgeable but also focused on the high points to…”
Pay respects at Gallipoli’s Anzac sites on a small-group day trip from Istanbul, with an expert English guide and included lunch.
“Very poignant day full of historical details about the Gallipoli campaign. A must do for visiting kiwis.”
Troy from Istanbul in one long day: guided walks among layered ruins, a Dardanelles ferry crossing, and a lunch stop in Eceabat.
“As expected, a long day, but all transport was on time and comfortable. My guides were all very friendly and funny. Being at the legendary ancient city of Troy was amazing for this lover of epic literature. It was my entire reason for coming to Turkey in the first place. I was surprised and sad…”
Guided Istanbul highlights in 4–6 hours: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar and Şerefiye Cistern, with lunch option.
“This was a terrific tour. We ended up with a private tour because of difficulties getting to our hotel and our guide was excellent. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and fun to be with.”
Private full-day Istanbul highlights from $78 with hotel pickup and a pro guide: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Cistern, Topkapi.
“Perfection! And that is not what you expect when you start off on a tour when it’s -2 degrees Celsius, windy and snowing in Istanbul, but we only had one day to see the sites, so we were committed! There is nothing like having a private tour that you are able to design to your…”
A long Istanbul-to-Bursa day trip with ferry views, a real Uludag cable car ride (when available), and key Bursa sights plus included lunch.
“The mountain scenery for the foliage and the beauty of the nature. The ride in the cable car was the trophy of the long journey”
Private guided Istanbul highlights in Sultanahmet and beyond, with early-line strategy, hotel pickup, and Bottled water included.
“Knowledgable guide who added immensely to our experience. Took us to all the sites we wanted to see despite traffic problems from the Istanbul marathon.”
See Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi and the Grand Bazaar in one guided day with lunch, hotel pickup, and skip-the-line entry.
“Our tour guide was great and gave us a lot of useful information and historical background. There was enough time to see everything, even though I wish we had a bit more time at the Palace. All in all a great experience and recommended. A great way to see many things in one day!”
Cover both sides of Istanbul in one day with hotel pickup, lunch, Beylerbeyi Palace, Çamlıca views, and a 2-hour Bosporus cruise.
“If you want to see Istanbul's magnificent landmarks, you should definitely join this tour. There are multiple guides on the tour, and they take care of everyone. The lunch was delicious, and the guide was knowledgeable and helpful.”
From the domes of the old city to the Bosphorus, the bazaars and the table, every way to spend a day across two continents.
