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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“It was fantastic and the waiter was super good, fully recommended We really enjoy it”
3-hour Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish Night show, unlimited soft drinks, dinner, and lit-up palaces and bridges.
“The whole experience was amazing and we thought it was incredible value considering the prices at the moment in Istanbul. Shout out to Elvis for being amazing!”
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.
“It was great! Short line! Its the same the whole place but a must”
See the Mevlevi Sema at HodjaPasha, a restored 550-year-old Ottoman bath in Istanbul, with live music, whirling dervishes, and no photos.
“very nice and interesting to see these Dervishes. It had a very calming effect on me. Nice to embrace in the Turkish culture 😃”
Skip-the-line access to Topkapi Palace and the Harem Museum with a timed entry slot and an app audio guide in English.
“Was wonderful and we was very happy how he explain everything was very professional and very nice guide Thanks we will suggest you to others for sure 😊”
Small-group Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul with snacks, fruit, tea and a multi-language audio guide, timed for sunset or day views.
“We really enjoyed the sunset cruise. Our lovely guide Tuba is superb. She took very good care of us during the 2 hours trip. She’s also a fantastic photographer. We would definitely recommend this trip to our friends.”
Guided small-group tour of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with priority entry, expert commentary, and an easy cruise-port option.
“We were lucky to get Kaan as our guide as he was also our guide in Sept 2024 to Topkapi Palace. His knowledge and discussion about the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia gave us an excellent understanding of history.”
Private hamam in Istanbul’s Old City with scrub, foam, steam and sauna, plus optional massage. Tea and coffee included.
“Best service ever had. Professionalism on top. Really enjoyed with my partner , had a good massage and the Tea in end of the service at relax rooms are extraordinary experience, thanks guys , thanks Rana for making us Comfortable as it was our first time. Take care”
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.
“It was an amazing and very enjoyable experience for us. Our guides Tuana and Elif were very helpful and friendly. Overall great activity!”
Watch Istanbul’s Bosphorus sunset from a comfy yacht with a live English guide, mint lemonade, canapés, and major landmark photo stops.
“It was quite fun learning about some of the history of Turkey with also more snacks than I expected. Really an experience for me!”
2-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş with multilingual audio guide plus optional snacks and soft drinks on a spacious boat.
“It was a fantastic experience. Very welcoming stuff. I truly enjoyed it and recommend it. And the boss of stuff, Ahmed was the best ❤️❤️❤️ Barbara”
A 2-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with phone audio in 11 languages, unlimited Turkish tea, and Europe-Asia views for about $8.
“It was good but very busy. Great value certainly, but that was balanced by the boat being over sold. I was on this same cruise in January with far fewer passengers and it was a more enjoyable, albeit cooler, experience.”
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.
