15 Best Istanbul Tours

3-Day Experiences, Guided, Istanbul, Istanbul City Highlights & Private Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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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.

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

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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

“Our guide whose name I believe was Atta, was passionate about his job and very knowledgeable about the history of The Blue Mosque as well as the Hagia Sofia. We did not have to queue for long. A well worth while tour which we can recommend.”

3,600 reviews2.5 - 3 hoursFrom $39by Walks In Europe

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Audio Tours, Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Istanbul, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

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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

“Great value for money. The ship was in good condition (both external and inside).”

2,694 reviewsFrom $8by Sea Land Travel Agency

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Istanbul, Princes' Islands Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada

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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

“I honestly didn’t expect much for the price we paid, but this tour turned out to be one of the best experiences we had in Istanbul! Our guide, Sulayman, was amazing super friendly, very knowledgeable, and always made sure everyone was comfortable. The boat ride to the islands was relaxing, and Sulayman told us many…”

2,305 reviews8 hoursFrom $18by WE GO TURKİYE TRAVEL

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Blue Mosque Tours, Guided, Istanbul, Tour Reviews, Tours

Istanbul: Blue Mosque Guided Tour

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5.Istanbul: Blue Mosque Guided Tour

A 1-hour Blue Mosque guided visit from Dsign Cafe, with Old City context, standout guides, and time to explore inside.

★ 4.5

“Mrs. Kiss was awesome! Great knowledge about the Mosque and it‘s history!!”

1,910 reviews1 hourFrom $19by MEGA TRAVEL GROUP

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Bursa & Uludag Day Trips, Istanbul, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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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

“The trip was good, our guide Mr dougan was cooperative. However due to being weekend, we had to face massive traffic on the way to uludag mountain and towards back to Istanbul.”

1,879 reviews12 - 13 hoursFrom $30by WE GO TURKİYE TRAVEL

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Basilica Cistern Tickets, Blue Mosque Tours, Hagia Sophia Tours & Tickets, Istanbul, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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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

“Our guide Alex/Ali was very knowledgeable and answered my millions of questions! Highly recommended!”

1,806 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $58by Katalay Turizm

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Audio Tours, Hagia Sophia Tours & Tickets, Istanbul, Self-Guided Tours, Skip the Line, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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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

“Great tour. Extremely insightful, knowledgeable guide and masterful storyteller. Highly recommend it. If you try to do it on your own, you’ll miss out on precious info you get on the tour.”

1,767 reviewsFrom $42by Istanbul Tourist Pass®

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Guided, Istanbul, Tickets, Topkapi Palace & Harem Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Istanbul: Topkapi Palace and Harem Guided Tour with Ticket

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9.Istanbul: Topkapi Palace and Harem Guided Tour with Ticket

Skip-the-line Topkapi Palace and Harem guided tour with timed entry, headsets, and Golden Horn terrace views in about 3 hours.

★ 4.8

“Our guide was fabulous. We don’t usually do tours, but given the complexities and crowds it is the only way to go. There is so much to see- 8 different exhibitions - and the 3-hour tour just scratches the surface. So, if you’re up for it, plan for a whole day. Bring a lunch because…”

1,726 reviews3 hoursFrom $55by Walks In Europe

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Guided, Half-Day, Istanbul, Istanbul Walking Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Istanbul: Fener Balat Half-day Guided Walking Tour

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10.Istanbul: Fener Balat Half-day Guided Walking Tour

A 3-hour Istanbul walking tour through Fener and Balat, with St. George’s, the Bulgarian Iron Church, and the Ahrida Synagogue.

★ 4.9

“Kubra our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate- her enthusiasm was infectious. The tour was a great way to explore the neighborhood and learn about its history. There was plenty of opportunity to take photos, ask questions and receive recommendations for local cuisine.”

1,711 reviews3 hoursFrom $20by Fenerwalks

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Full-Day, Guided, Istanbul, Istanbul City Highlights & Private Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

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11.Istanbul: Full-Day Highlights Tour with Guide and Lunch

Istanbul in 7 hours with a guide and lunch. Hit Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, and Grand Bazaar with skip-line access.

★ 4.6

“We had the most amazing day. Our tour guide Kamel Aslan is very knowledgeable, helpful and very friendly and carying. We were a party of 5 and think that he is a great adverrisement and asset to your company. thank you for making our tour so interesting.”

1,662 reviews7 hoursFrom $37by City Of Sultans

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Basilica Cistern Tickets, Blue Mosque Tours, Hagia Sophia Tours & Tickets, Istanbul, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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

See Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Hagia Sophia on a 3-hour Old City guided loop with skip-the-line cistern entry.

★ 4.3

“Hussein was incredibly knowledgeable about all the sights we saw and passed that information on in a fantastic manner”

1,634 reviewsFrom $78by MEGA TRAVEL GROUP

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Full-Day, Istanbul, Lunch Experiences, Princes' Islands Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

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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

“We received a warm welcome from Delek and really enjoyed a pleasant, well-organized excursion”

1,550 reviews7 hoursFrom $26by All Tours Istanbul

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Blue Mosque Tours, Hagia Sophia Tours & Tickets, Istanbul, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours

Istanbul: Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Tour w/Entry Tickets

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14.Istanbul: Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Tour w/Entry Tickets

3-hour small-group guided tour with priority tickets to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, plus Hippodrome stops and key sights.

★ 4.8

“Advice before the visit about footwear being easy to remove might have helped. Our guide was very good, knowledgeable and helpful. His English was very good and he was very helpful.”

1,407 reviewsFrom $37by TOURMANIA

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Guided, Istanbul, Istanbul City Highlights & Private Tours, Istanbul Walking Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Istanbul Highlights Small-Group Walking Guided Tour

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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

“Our designated tour guide was Seviley - she was friendly, kind and knowledgeable - overall a sweet person. I feel that although the Tour guide was good. I felt Viator could bring down the price of this tour as it was fairly pricy for what it was. I also feel that the commentary on the…”

1,346 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $155.00by Neon Tours

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