All Istanbul Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

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

7 to 21 hoursFree Cancellation

Exploring Istanbul’s Old Town on your own can mean navigation stress and missing the deeper stories behind its landmarks. This full-day private tour solves that with a personal guide and hotel pickup for a seamless experience. Visit the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, and Basilica Cistern at your own pace, with expert insight and the flexibility to tailor the day to your interests.

ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour

ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Istanbul Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Cistern of Theodosius

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the magic of Istanbul on a Bosphorus dinner cruise, featuring stunning views of landmarks like the Maiden's Tower, Galata Tower, and Bosphorus Bridges. Enjoy a delicious multi-course meal with options like mixed grill or vegetarian dishes, paired with live entertainment including Turkish folk dances, belly dancing, and a DJ performance. With private VIP tables and optional hotel transfers, this unforgettable evening blends culture, cuisine, and breathtaking scenery.

Istanbul Mega Lufer Dinner Cruise Bosphorus and Show Pvt Table

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Istanbul Private Transfer - IST Airport, Cruise Ports and Hotels

30 minutes to 1 hourFree Cancellation

Although many cross-country tours in Turkey only allocate a day to Cappadocia’s preternatural landscape and innovative architecture, most travelers find that a two-day tour strikes the right balance between seeing the region’s highlights and sacrificing time elsewhere in the country. See all of the highlights of Cappadocia comfortably during this two-day tour departing from Istanbul. Don’t risk running out of time to see all of the region’s unique natural heritage; instead, make sure you get to experience all of Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes, its cave churches, and the underground city.

Cappadocia Dream: 2-Days Tour from Istanbul & Balloon Ride Option

2 daysFree Cancellation

Discover the rich history of Istanbul on this full-day, guided private tour, perfect for first-time visitors. Explore the city's major landmarks like the 400-year-old Blue Mosque and the 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia, a former Roman church now functioning as both a mosque and a museum. Continue to Topkapi Palace, once home to Ottoman sultans, Basilica Cistern, and the historic Hippodrome, once the site of chariot races. Finish your tour at the bustling Grand Bazaar, a 500-year-old market offering everything from exotic spices to traditional Turkish goods.

ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Getting between Istanbul Airport (IST) and the city center on public transportation is time-consuming, while taxi lines can be long. Enjoy a more premium experience when you book this door-to-door private transfer service by a smooth and stylish Mercedes-Benz vehicle. For airport pickups, a video guide helps you meet your driver the effective way so you can depart straight away, avoiding the crowds found with many transfer services.

Istanbul Airport & Cruise Port Transfer – Direct Pickup VIP

30 to 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Istanbul's landmarks look spectacular from the water, and this Bosphorus cruise offers a chance to admire them without navigating the city’s busy streets. Choose from different time slots throughout the day, including daytime, sunset, or evening departures to suit your sightseeing plans. During the tour, check off more landmarks than you could on a walking tour, as you pass by lots of highlights, including the Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Mosque, and Rumeli Fortress.

Enjoy Istanbul’s Bosphorus:2-Hour Daytime, Sunset & Night Cruises

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Check off three of Istanbul's top sights in just one day on this convenient small-group tour that takes you to the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern. Prebooked entry ensures your spot inside each architectural wonder and makes getting inside effortless. At each location, listen as your guide offers insight into history, architecture, and religious significance—information you'd miss if exploring independently.

Istanbul Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern with Tickets

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Istanbul’s European and Asian sides—and taste a range of delectable Turkish delicacies—on this full-day, small-group tour. Meet your guide in the morning in Istanbul’s Old City, and be sure to come hungry: you have a day of feasting ahead of you. Explore a spice market, and enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast, before crossing the Bosphorus to trendy Kadikoy. Sip Turkish coffee, visit multiple restaurants, and discover Istanbul’s must-try dishes.

Istanbul Taste of Two Continents Food Tour - Spice Market & Ferry

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Get an authentic taste of Istanbul on this food tour, featuring delicious Turkish street eats, a rooftop dinner at a 140-year-old family restaurant, and spectacular city views. Feast on food it’s easy to overlook if exploring alone, and make new friends on this small-group tour, which includes drop-off at Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Eminönü, Galata, Taksim, and cruise ports. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available.

Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Arriving in Istanbul to begin a holiday is every traveler’s fantasy—but contending with long taxi lines and a confusing metro system is often the disappointing reality. Ease your travel worries with this private transfer service from Istanbul Airport. Enjoy a meet-and-greet from your driver, then ride with ease all the way to your hotel in Taksim or Sultanahmet or the cruise port in a standard or luxury vehicle.

Istanbul Airport Private VIP Transfers Hotels and Cruise Port

30 minutes to 1 hourFree Cancellation

Step into the golden ages of the Ottoman, Byzantine and Roman empires with a full-day, private walking tour through Istanbul’s Old City. See the monuments and historic sites of Hippodrome Square, where Roman charioteers raced in ancient times, then explore St. Sophia's stunning architecture and museum. See the iconic tiles, mosaics and slender minarets of the Blue Mosque and browse traditional handicrafts inside the Grand Bazaar. Learn about the lives of sultans and courtiers at Topkapi Palace, which contains a remarkable collection of Turkey's greatest holy relics, imperial treasures and artwork.

Istanbul Highlights Private Tour with free pick up service

4 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Escape Istanbul’s bustle on a luxury sunset cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Sail between Europe and Asia as golden light reveals panoramic, water-level views of the city. Enjoy prime photo opportunities of Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and other iconic landmarks. This small-group experience includes live commentary in English and Spanish, with optional hotel pickup from select areas.

Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks

Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks

Recall the days of ancient Rome on this full-day trip to Ephesus from Istanbul by air. With a professional guide, explore the spectacular Greco-Roman Ephesus, Turkey’s archaeological showpiece. Stroll the ancient streets to marvel at the Basilica of St. John and the Temple of Artemis. You also get time to walk through the Ephesus Archaeological Museum to see the excavations of the ancient city and shop for local handicrafts.

Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul incl Domestic Flights

WONDERS of ISTANBUL : Full Day Private Guided City Tour

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Indulge in the centuries-old art of Ottoman relaxation at a hammam in Istanbul. This rejuvenating experience is perfect for solo travelers, couples, friends, and families. The standard package comes with a typical Turkish bathhouse experience, which includes relaxing on hot marble stones, a full-body scrub, and a foam massage. You can customize your spa experience by adding a face mask, private massage, and more.

Private Turkish Bath Tradition, Massages, Swimming Pool & Sauna

Private Turkish Bath Tradition, Massages, Swimming Pool & Sauna

Istanbul’s bridges, palaces, and minarets look their best from the water at night. Enjoy a magical view as you sail between Europe and Asia on this Bosphorus dinner cruise. As well as a delicious meal, take in live shows, including a belly dancer and folk performances, for a truly cultural experience. Choose between dinner with soft drinks or dinner with two alcoholic drinks; upgrade for the ease of round-trip transfers.

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show and Pickup

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait without stressing about handling the navigation or transportation with this guided yacht cruise, complete with a visit to the Asian side of the strait. Learn about the city's history, landmarks, and culture while your guides share their insights along the way. Take a break at Kanlica to wander its charming streets and savor some creamy yogurt. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Asian Side Stop

Appreciating Istanbul’s many historical and cultural landmarks can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Explore on a walking tour with a local guide for an intimate insight into top attractions, including the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. Avoid long lines with priority admission (entrance fees are paid to the guide on the day) and benefit from the small-group tour size for a more personalized experience.

Guided Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern- Grand Bazaar

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

The Bosphorus Strait divides Europe from Asia, and a Bosphorus cruise is a signature Istanbul experience. This round-trip yacht cruise, with live commentary and fun facts from an experienced guide, covers all the classic waterfront sights—bridges, palaces, the Maiden’s Tower, the Rumeli Fortress, and more. It includes a stop for coffee and snacks in the characterful Kanlıca neighborhood, onboard Wi-Fi, and hotel pick-up and drop-off for added convenience.

Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Guide and Asian Side Stop

Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Guide and Asian Side Stop

Island-hopping tours can spend more time traveling between stops than letting you experience the Princes’ Islands themselves. Focus your day on Buyukada, with more time to discover its car-free streets, Ottoman mansions, pine-covered landscapes, and sea views. An island shuttle tour helps you cover more ground and learn about local history and culture, while lunch adds convenience to your day away from central Istanbul.

Princess Island (Büyükada)Tour with Lunch and Island Shuttle Car

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Small-Group Tour with ticket

ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour

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What are people saying about Istanbul

Maria_R, Oct 2026

Amazing Istanbul Tour with Kazim!

We had a wonderful experience exploring Istanbul’s iconic landmarks with our amazing tour guide, Kazim! He was knowledgeable, professional and friendly, sharing fascinating insights into Istanbul’s rich history and culture. One of the highlights was stopping for lunch at a hidden gem called DEGIRMENCIOGLU, where the food was absolutely delicious! We also enjoyed a stop at Ramazan Canbaz to purchase authentic Turkish Delight and a fascinating visit to Feshane Rugs, where we learned about Istanbul’s beautiful handwoven rug heritage and craftsmanship. Kazim made our day truly memorable with these wonderful experiences beyond the iconic landmarks. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Kazim as your guide.

WONDERS of ISTANBUL : Full Day Private Guided City Tour

julia_h, Oct 2026

Fantastic experience!

If you only have a couple if days in Istanbul, this tour takes you to the major sites who wouldn't want to miss. Fettah , our guide, was very personable, knowledgeable and patient. He told us the history and background of these sites and let us take our time taking pictures and explore around. I had to replace a broken peice of luggage and he was kind enough to take us to shop for and even carried it back to our hotel! I would recommend his service 100percent!

ISTANBUL Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour; For the Top Historic Sites

Sonya_B, Oct 2026

Sude and the Excellent Istanbul Tour!

We had one day to explore Istanbul while on a cruise and decided to do this tour to hit the highlights and it was the best decision! Sude was our tour guide and she made the experience as smooth, pleasant, and educational as we could have hoped for. We stuck with the tour's suggested itinerary but Sude was very flexible when we made a requested change last minute and accommodated us happily. She was super knowledgeable about Istanbul and Turkish history which gave us a great foundation for all the sites we saw throughout the day, she also took us to one of her favorite Turkish restaurants in the area for lunch that definitely hit the spot, and accommodated us on a timeline to see everything while still escorting us back to the ship in time before our disemarkation curfew. Highly recommend this tour and guide! Sude was excellent!

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

Ron_R, Oct 2026

Great Day with Nurhayat!

WOW! What can I say! Such an amazing day with Nurhayat! It felt like spending a day with a friend who was showing me her city! We visited amazing places and her knowledge of the history can’t be beat! Highly recommend and if you’re lucky you will have the privilege of having Nurhayat as your guide!

Istanbul Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern with Tickets

Rebecca_G, Oct 2026

Blue mosque, Sophia and cistern

There are many steps and difficult to maneuver up and down stairs and steps for individuals with mobility issues. Our tour guide was phenomenal with her level of knowledge and entertaining presentation of facts. I would Highly recommend this tour with this guide. Her name is Elif. She even introduced us to the cat Sophia.

Istanbul Gedikpasa Historical Turkish Bath with Privacy Option

Nicole_R, Oct 2026

A Must-Do Experience in Istanbul!

What a fantastic experience! We absolutely loved our traditional Turkish bath! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and pampered. The beautiful surroundings, warm atmosphere, and wonderful staff made the entire experience so special. The traditional scrub, bubbles, and massage were amazing! It was the perfect combination of relaxation and a unique cultural experience. We left feeling refreshed, relaxed, and completely spoiled! This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Istanbul. If you’re visiting, don’t miss this experience. We would do it again in a heartbeat!

Istanbul Private Transfer - IST Airport, Cruise Ports and Hotels

Noratasha_S, Oct 2026

Great

The instructions provided before our arrival in Istanbul were clear and easy, we just headed to the door to meet them. Our driver arrived on time, was friendly and even showed places around our area. The whole experience was smooth and hassle-free. Highly recommend booking with them if you’re visiting Istanbul!

Istanbul Mega Lufer Dinner Cruise Bosphorus and Show Pvt Table

Khatija_B, Oct 2026

Best time of bosphorus cruise

This dinner cruise was well organised and served very fresh and good variety of meze and dinner and has very good entertainment we were very entertained and had the best time! Thank you to our waiter who was looking after us would definitely recommend this to anyone who's interested.

Istanbul Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Cistern of Theodosius

Chris_M, Oct 2026

Nerd out on history

Furkan was very knowledgeable and passionate about history. It took him a bit to warm up, but he was nice, and patient with an older lady in our group who kept wandering off. Meeting point is a good location. The tour was shorter than advertised, closer to 2 hours and 20 minutes, and that includes a visit to the Cistern of Theodosius. There was confusion around my booking, I bought the ticket that included Cistern of Theodosius, but Furkan had not been informed, so I had to bring up my reservation details and he made a detour to drop me off there. Would probably leave 4.5 starts if possible.

Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Luxury Yacht Cruise with Snacks

Amanda_S, Oct 2026

Old Crone Boat Review

Went on the cruise with two women in their upper 70s. They both enjoyed their two hours on the water. One chose to stay inside and the other was outside. A good sampling of Turkish snacks to include baklava and fruit/nuts were included. One thing I would have liked to have changed is that the pickup time is not the same as the one shown in the listing. We were under the impression that we were being picked up at 5 pm when the reality was they stopped by at 4:30pm. I would have appreciated being informed of the meetup time prior to departing. Staff was kind to my mother with walking issues and she appreciated getting a front row seat with ouch standing in line for it.

Enjoy Istanbul’s Bosphorus:2-Hour Daytime, Sunset & Night Cruises

Carissa_A, Sept 2026

Great value and beautiful views

Really beautiful experience, especially the sunset boat! We booked again to do the Twilight boat since we have someone else coming to visit us and we thought this would be a nice way to see the city. Really great value. I’d recommend getting there early if you want a good spot at the beginning, but about 45 min or so into the boat, everyone spread around.