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The pick of Istanbul.
The 15 most popular 3-day experiences in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Private 1–3 day Istanbul tour with a real guide: Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Bosphorus views, Galata and more. Customize and save time.
Most Popular“We did 2 days. Saw the most important turistic sights. Istanbul is stunning. Our guide, Sinan, was excellent and friendly; we learned a lot.”
Private Istanbul guided tour, 1 to 3 days. Tailor your route from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque to Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus and beyond.
“I didn’t realize we’d have a car with driver and a dedicated guide who spent the day with us, so it truly was a personalized private tour vs just transport from point A to point B with a little info. Our guide Cicek was wonderful, super knowledgeable but also focused on the high points to…”
Private guided Istanbul in 1–3 days: tailor your route, skip ticket lines, and see Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Blue Mosque, and more.
“We were able to see the main attractions that we want. Our tour guide, Sema, was very knowledgeable and communicates very well. She explained very well in detail the significance and highlights of each attractions we visited. She saved us a lot of time as she knows how to ‘skip the lines’. She’s a top…”
Private Istanbul tour with a custom route covering Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, bazaars, palaces, and more for up to 8 people.
“I booked this tour for my parents and was a bit anxious sending them to a big city as newbie travelers but they were in such good hands with Ozge. She was so sweet and patient and had so much history and information to share. What I appreciated was that this tour started earlier than…”
Private Istanbul highlights with a real guide, priority entry where allowed, plus old-city icons, Ottoman palaces, bazaar time, and skyline views.
“Ensure that you receive written confirmation of what "skip the line" price includes. Also "pick up" is not included in the price. We tried to get clarification by sending out messages prior to our day trip but did not get any replies. It ended up costing us time and money. Disappointed group.”
Private Istanbul highlights with a licensed guide: Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, cisterns, mosques, bazaars, Bosphorus boat views, 1–3 days.
“We had a great day and learnt so much about Turkish history and culture through or guide Ozgur. He really took the time to explain things and adapt the tour to meet our needs. Highly recommended for a start into Istanbul!”
Small-group 3-day Gallipoli, Troy, and Çanakkale tour from Istanbul with hotel pickup, expert guiding, and included meals.
“Excellent tour guides . Very professional tour organization ( hassle free travel ) . My son and I were the only ones that signed up for group tour and they still honored it and gave us an excellent experience . Well done hassel free travel !”
3-day Cappadocia trip from Istanbul by plane: Göreme boutique stay, guided sights, balloon flight, and underground city stops for ease.
“My trip with tripster/paphlagonia tours was incredible.They arranged the whole thing perfectly organized right from picking me up from my hotel in Istanbul and flying me to kayseri.They had arranged my breakfast at their office which waRead more”
Private Istanbul highlights in up to 3 days, with a local guide covering Sultanahmet, the Bosphorus, Dolmabahçe, Galata, Balat, and more.
“Un buen recorrido donde hemos visto lo más importante. Berat bien guía, muy amable y con mucha disponibilidad”
3 days of **Cappadocia** and **Ephesus** from Istanbul with domestic flights, 4-star stays, and optional hot air balloon time.
“Very good value. I was a little disappointed with the hotel in Izmir, especially compared with the hotel in Cappadocia. The flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul then back to Izmir seemed strange, but went without a hitch.”
3-day Istanbul to Cappadocia tour with flights, cave hotel, guided valleys and underground sites, plus a hot air balloon sunrise.
“I would give 6 stars if I could. From our pick up in Istanbul to the airport, our flights, our transfers, tours, hotel, and food could not have been better. Not only is Cappadocia fabulous, but the attentiveness from Stoneland was exceptional. I am extremely fussy and have very high expectations and this company outdid…”
3 days from Istanbul to Cappadocia with a sunrise balloon ride, Göreme cave churches, valleys, Avanos pottery, and sunset ATV.
“We want to thank you for your good customer service and the excellent organisation of everything! We had no problem during our stay and everything worked out perfectly! The trips were well organised, the drivers always on time and the hot balloon trip was unforgettable! Keep on doing such a great job! 😊”
A 3-day Cappadocia highlights tour from Istanbul with flights, cave-stay hotel, guided sightseeing, and optional hot air balloon.
“la nature époustoufflante, les l'hôtel guide surtout Fay”
Three days from Istanbul to Ephesus, Priene, Miletus, Didyma, and Pamukkale with transfers, guide, key entrances, and small-group pacing.
“Güfte and her husband are just great tour guides… very acknowledgeable… You will learn many words of Turkish if you are motivated to understand this difficult language …”
From the strait to the old city to the day trips beyond, and every way to see them.
