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15 Best Istanbul Tours

Worth your time in Istanbul.

The 15 most popular guided tours in Istanbul, from the historic peninsula and the two-continents day out to the bazaars, the back streets and the strait itself.

15 Best Istanbul Tours

Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour - Day 2 on the water: Bosphorus ferry + Dolmabahce Palace
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Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

1.Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

Private Istanbul tour with hotel pickup and a guide who brings Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, markets, and more to life.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“My wife and I had opted for a two-day tour, and Mehmet was our guide. It was nothing but an amazing experience that we have had. Mehmet spent 7 hours on each day with us, and he showed us all the major attractions and answered all sorts of questions that we had. Apart from that,…”

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets - The Blue Mosque First: Courtyard Views, Security, and Tile Focus
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Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets

2.Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets

Guided small-group tour of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with priority entry, expert commentary, and an easy cruise-port option.

★ 4.8

“My visit to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with guide Ismail Mert was fantastic! Ismail was knowledgeable, friendly, and brought the history of these iconic sites to life with engaging stories. His passion and clear explanations made the tour truly memorable. Highly recommend Ismail for an enriching experience.”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide - Meeting at Sea Land Travel Agency in Zindan Han: the part people overthink
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

3.Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

A 2-hour Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul with phone audio in 11 languages, unlimited Turkish tea, and Europe-Asia views for about $8.

★ 4.6

“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.”

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Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada - The Sea of Marmara cruise: Istanbul fades, the islands appear
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Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada

4.Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada

Istanbul princes islands cruise to Heybeliada and Büyükada with lunch, free time, optional swimming, and a fun music return.

★ 4.4

“Beautiful Day Trip to the Prince Islands We had a wonderful experience on this tour with Nihra Travel. Our guide, Suleyman, was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the day even more enjoyable. Both islands we visited were absolutely stunning and peaceful, with charming cafés and small shops to explore. The boat ride back was…”

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque Guided Tour - Where to meet: Dsign Cafe near the Hippodrome and Egyptian Obelisk
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Istanbul: Blue Mosque Guided Tour

Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Tour with Lunch & Cable Car Option - Optional ATV/quad in Yalova: skip it if you want a calmer day
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Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Tour with Lunch & Cable Car Option

6.Istanbul: Bursa & Uludag Tour with Lunch & Cable Car Option

Bursa and Uludağ from Istanbul with Green Mosque, local sweet stops, and optional Teleferik cable car views. Lunch included.

★ 4.1

“One of the best tour companies in Istanbul! Everything was perfectly planned from start to finish, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. The pick-up and drop-off service directly from our hotel was extremely convenient and well organized. Our guide was very friendly, funny, and incredibly helpful throughout the tour, which made the experience even…”

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, & Basilica Cistern Tour - Meeting point and how the morning stays stress-free
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Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, & Basilica Cistern Tour

7.Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, & Basilica Cistern Tour

Skip ticket lines and get guided context at the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern on a 3.5-hour Old City tour.

★ 4.7

“exactly what i was looking for especially having free time at Hagia Sophia Extensive renovations are in progress but thats in a good cause 3 sites not to be missed the guide was great !”

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Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Tour - Your visit flow with the English audio guide (self-paced, not guesswork)
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Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Tour

8.Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Tour

Skip-the-line Hagia Sophia ticket with an English audio guide and optional guided tour. QR entry, eSIM internet, and flexible timing.

★ 4.4

“Very streamlined experience and saved a ton of time as the lines for ticket at the counter are crazy long. Only hiccup happened when the QR codes didn’t work at the booth, but a quick phone call to the representative helped as she sent in a new set of QR codes via WhatsApp in a…”

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Istanbul: Topkapi Palace and Harem Guided Tour with Ticket - Skip-the-line Topkapi Palace entry: highlights, not chaos
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Istanbul: Topkapi Palace and Harem Guided Tour with Ticket

Istanbul: Fener Balat Half-day Guided Walking Tour - Getting There: Meet at the Fener Seaside Bus Stop
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Istanbul: Fener Balat Half-day Guided Walking Tour

Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch - Hippodrome of Constantinople: the politics behind the postcards
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Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, & Hagia Sophia Tour - Dress Code and Scarf Rules (So You Don’t Lose Time at the Door)
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Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, & Hagia Sophia Tour

From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch - Watching Istanbul fade: the cruise views and onboard narration
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From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

13.From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

Full-day Princes Islands tour from Istanbul: boat to Büyükada and Kınalıada, Ottoman mansions, lunch onboard in summer, optional pickup.

★ 4.0

“It was amazing, the crew is caring, everything is planned so you will have the best time visiting the islands. Dilek is really nice, gave us a lot of explanations about the places we visited. If you want a peaceful day outside of Istanbul this is the trip to take !”

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Tour w/Entry Tickets - Meeting at Alman Çeşmesi and starting in Sultanahmet
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Istanbul: Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Tour w/Entry Tickets

Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour - Sultanahmet Square and the Obelisk of Theodosius: your visual warm-up
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Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour

15.Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour

Istanbul’s top sights on foot in a small group: Blue Mosque, Topkapi, the cistern, and Grand Bazaar, with pickup and skip-the-line help.

★ 4.5

“We did a 6 hour tour with Mustafa. FUNNN guy His is very knowledgeable smart and has a funny bone. Very friendly which made us as couples like we hung out with a friend than a guide. Saw all major highlights of the city and he took us to some great spots for food cravings.…”

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