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Worth your time in Istanbul.
The 15 most popular things to do in Istanbul. The great mosques and palaces of the old city, Bosphorus cruises, the bazaars, the food tours and hammams, and the day trips beyond the city, all in one place.
3-hour Bosphorus mega-yacht dinner with a private table, live Turkish music and dance shows, and Istanbul views from Dolmabahçe to Maiden’s Tower.
Most Popular“Excellent service by Talip. Would recommend everyone to try this. Awesome Night!”
3-hour Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish Night show, unlimited soft drinks, dinner, and lit-up palaces and bridges.
“we was assigned 5 seating table even though we were 2 as we were traveling with toddler Really toughtfull by cuirous team and didn’t change for toddler but they provided food Really appreciate and the whole experience was wonderful and we were little late but driver waited really appreciate it too Overall experience was excellent”
Private Istanbul tour with hotel pickup and a guide who brings Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, markets, and more to life.
“Our guide Volkan was super knowledgeable and took us all around the city. He was able to accommodate our interests and we saw more than we thought possible in just 3 days”
Fast-track entry to Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern with all-day access and a multilingual audio guide for Byzantine details and Medusa photos.
“incredible place you should not miss while in Istanbul. Make sure to learn about its origins.”
See the Mevlevi Sema at HodjaPasha, a restored 550-year-old Ottoman bath in Istanbul, with live music, whirling dervishes, and no photos.
“It is a very different and interesting show. I can’t imagine the training that these people go through to be able to swirl around for such a large amount of time without getting dizzy. Amazing”
Skip-the-line access to Topkapi Palace and the Harem Museum with a timed entry slot and an app audio guide in English.
“The palace is crowded don’t have information about directions, waist a lots of time in queue plus very expensive”
Small-group Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul with snacks, fruit, tea and a multi-language audio guide, timed for sunset or day views.
“Our guide Tugba was really nice and professional. The tour was great”
Guided small-group tour of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with priority entry, expert commentary, and an easy cruise-port option.
“The tour guide MERT was absolutely amazing. He made sure everyone was taken care of. He provided information, in addition to the tour, he assiated people who didnt have any Turkish L ira forthe bathrooms and at the end of the tour he assiated ppl with any questions/ directions. was positive and professional.”
Private hamam in Istanbul’s Old City with scrub, foam, steam and sauna, plus optional massage. Tea and coffee included.
“Wonderful Service by Masseurs and good guidance by receptionist. I booked for Hamam and Massage session and all things were going smoothly and relaxing . 10/10”
Make a Turkish mosaic lamp in Istanbul in 2.5 hours with artisan guidance, unlimited tea and coffee, and a take-home souvenir.
“My husband and two older teen sons really enjoyed it and all made vastly different but creative personal versions of Turkish Mosaic Lamps. Everyone was thrilled with their finished product. The workshop people were so friendly and accommodating allowing us to leave our lamps with them while we explored the area and ate lunch. Lamps…”
Make a signature perfume in Istanbul with a Bosphorus view. Test 50+ scents, blend your own, and take home 50ml.
“We learnt a lot about the smells and made one personalized perfume for ourselves. Lovely souvenir!”
Watch Istanbul’s Bosphorus sunset from a comfy yacht with a live English guide, mint lemonade, canapés, and major landmark photo stops.
“Excellent option to get a clear view of this geographic beauty, the Bosforus! Excellent service!”
2-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş with multilingual audio guide plus optional snacks and soft drinks on a spacious boat.
“Stunning 2 hour cruise, sunset was great in January, lovely views and warm bar inside with great staff. Red wine was good. Make sure to go to the top floor! Nice vibes”
A 2-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with phone audio in 11 languages, unlimited Turkish tea, and Europe-Asia views for about $8.
“This was a very relaxing cruise giving me time to reflect. It certainly gave me insight as to Istanbul’s unique position between the old and the new. I saw places I would not have seen otherwise!! Everyone was very courteous and friendly making it very enjoyable and a bargain for the price 😀😀🇹🇷🇹🇷”
Istanbul princes islands cruise to Heybeliada and Büyükada with lunch, free time, optional swimming, and a fun music return.
“Our family had a great time! Comfortable transfer from the hotel, smooth boat ride, and plenty of time to walk around both islands. The kids enjoyed feeding the seagulls during the cruise!”
From the domes of the old city to the Bosphorus, the bazaars and the table, every way to spend a day across two continents.
