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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

“Burak was an excellent guide! He was most pleasant and knows Istanbul inside out. For instance, he took us to the Chora Church (Kariye Mosque), which wasn’t on our initial schedule. He explained the meaning of all the mosaics and frescoes—some of which were based on the Apocryphal Gospel of St. James and were completely…”

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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

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

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

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

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

“Hal was an excellent tour guide with a very nice voice. He kept the group together and had interesting facts. Especially the rotten ostrich eggs. Highly recommend a tour with him.”

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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

“Fantastic Trip All places which we visit was magic , My and my Family have amazing time Special enjoyed on the mountain ⛰️ where was fun 😁 So lovely And helpful Guide - was explaining everything and give advice , Safe and polite Driver - thank u both of you Definitely will recommended 👌”

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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

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

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

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

“This was an excellent tour of Topkapi Palace which went for over 3 hours. Our guide was informative and entertaining and enjoyed imparting the history of the Ottomans. Highly recommended.”

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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

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 spent the entire day with Mr. Baris, an extremely knowledgeable guide. He shared a great deal of history with us and he was willing and able to thoroughly answer questions. We visited the major attractions during our tour. Lunch at a local restaurant was delicious. It was a small group of people on the…”

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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

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 enjoyed the history of all the mosques, underground water storage and much more! The guide knew how to see everything efficiently and we benefited the most including best picture spots, do’s and don’t!”

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