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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“Very nice waiter, Talip was the best. Very welcoming and handsome!! Helpful, attractive and very fast!! Always again!”
3-hour Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish Night show, unlimited soft drinks, dinner, and lit-up palaces and bridges.
“It was my birthday. It was the best day of my life. The food, the show, the little surprise Mr Mert organised for me. Absolutely amazing. Thank you for making my day so special ❤️”
Private Istanbul tour with hotel pickup and a guide who brings Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, markets, and more to life.
“we had one day walking private tour of Istanbul with tour guide Ozan Ercan. Ozan was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and friendly that he made our tour truly memorable and enjoyable. We highly recommend him to anyone who wishes to learn about this wonderful and magnificent city.”
Fast-track entry to Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern with all-day access and a multilingual audio guide for Byzantine details and Medusa photos.
“Like it , sound guide walk me in with loots of informations. Price is ovell all big, like all things to see in Istambul. but i choose few.”
See the Mevlevi Sema at HodjaPasha, a restored 550-year-old Ottoman bath in Istanbul, with live music, whirling dervishes, and no photos.
“Having booked early we were able to secure excellent seats to view this transfixing event. Part cultural part dance part religious we were awe struck by the movements and music. An absolute must do when in Istanbul.”
Skip-the-line access to Topkapi Palace and the Harem Museum with a timed entry slot and an app audio guide in English.
“Very well organised Ozzy was a great guide and explained very well.”
Small-group Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul with snacks, fruit, tea and a multi-language audio guide, timed for sunset or day views.
“I really enjoyed seeing Istanbul from the Bosphorus and the boat and food were very good. The audio guide buffered and was quite frustrating so I decided just to enjoy the view and check my Google maps if I needed to know what I was looking at. It was a bit chilly so we were…”
Guided small-group tour of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with priority entry, expert commentary, and an easy cruise-port option.
“Fantastic! Morad was an absolutely amazing guide, very knowledgeable, detail-oriented, patient. It was a pleasure having him take us to Hagia Sofia and Sultanahmet Mosque! Everything he explained was super interesting, it would have not been the same without him. Totally recommend!✨”
Private hamam in Istanbul’s Old City with scrub, foam, steam and sauna, plus optional massage. Tea and coffee included.
“Relaxing Therapy Must doing activity in Istanbul Relax after 18 hours flight duration”
Make a Turkish mosaic lamp in Istanbul in 2.5 hours with artisan guidance, unlimited tea and coffee, and a take-home souvenir.
“Such a great activity to do! We love our lamps :) thanks”
Make a signature perfume in Istanbul with a Bosphorus view. Test 50+ scents, blend your own, and take home 50ml.
“Really nice workshop, 5star. Tuana was very helpful and we had a great time”
Watch Istanbul’s Bosphorus sunset from a comfy yacht with a live English guide, mint lemonade, canapés, and major landmark photo stops.
“Loved the experience, the boat was very comfortable and spacious. We had so many snacks we left almost too full for dinner. Our guide was super nice and gave us many insights on Istanbul. It was a bit cloudy and cold when we booked the cruise, we were on the upper deck, there were transparent…”
2-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş with multilingual audio guide plus optional snacks and soft drinks on a spacious boat.
“We had nice boat cruise in Bosphorus with the Turkish delights .”
A 2-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with phone audio in 11 languages, unlimited Turkish tea, and Europe-Asia views for about $8.
“Bosphorus Tour very good trip Thank you Sea Land Travel Agency also Tarık”
Istanbul princes islands cruise to Heybeliada and Büyükada with lunch, free time, optional swimming, and a fun music return.
“oktay was fun and professional and knowledgeable, he came and met me at meeeting point and took us on a bigger boat more modern, the tour started while sailing. be ready with your walking shoes as both islands are steep hills to monasteries but great sites. lunch was very nice and they serve snacks and…”
From the domes of the old city to the Bosphorus, the bazaars and the table, every way to spend a day across two continents.
