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The pick of Istanbul.
The 15 most popular city tours in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Private Turkish hamam in Istanbul’s Old City with scrub, foam massage, steam and sauna, plus optional massage and tea. $53 pp.
Most Popular“Perfecttt worth the money!!! Go for it. Good for couples.”
A guided Istanbul power loop of Ottoman and Byzantine sights, with transfers and skip-the-line ticket help, plus Grand Bazaar time.
“Kemal was an amazing guide. so knowledgeable. lots of walking at a nice pace. Great lunch and the sites of Istanbul were incredible. highly recommend”
Private Istanbul guided tour, 1 to 3 days. Tailor your route from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque to Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus and beyond.
“Despite the crowd in Istanbul we really enjoyed our tour with our guide Kenan and our driver Oscan. Family Van Bekkum”
Half-day Istanbul highlights with hotel pickup, skip Hagia Sophia lines, guided Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar shopping for $41.
“Excellent ! Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosques are two world class cultural and historical sites which one should never miss while in Istanbul. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, a former church, was successively erected by the Eastern Roman Empire and it was completed in 537 AD. The Blue Mosque, also known by its official name, the…”
Turkish hammam in Istanbul’s Old City: kese scrub, foam, sauna and steam, with public or private VIP rooms in a 5-star hotel.
“really amazing , they're all very friendly, very helpful 😀”
Private guided Istanbul in 1–3 days: tailor your route, skip ticket lines, and see Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Blue Mosque, and more.
“We had such an enjoyable evening out, visiting so many cozy local places and getting a steady stream of history, architecture, religion, humor, and commentary about food traditions in Istanbul. Our guide had the remarkable talent of sharing volumes of information without ever sounding like a university lecture. There is a substantial amount of walking…”
A private 7-hour Istanbul tour covering Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar with hotel pickup and skip-the-line access.
“The walking tour was very informative and interesting. The guide was very well informed and intelligent and told us many new things. It was a day very well spent and helpful for us to understand Turkey and Istanbul from the historical and contemporary perspective. I will recommend this tour to others and preferably the tour…”
Private door-to-door transfer from Istanbul Airport to city hotels with meet-and-greet, comfy A/C vans, and 24/7 service.
“So convenient particularly with Istanbul traffic. I thought we had horrible traffic here in NYC but it's nothing compared to Istanbul. Well worth the traffic to visit this incredible city.”
Private Istanbul tour with a custom route covering Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, bazaars, palaces, and more for up to 8 people.
“Emel, totally customized our tour in advance and was able to adjust to our changing interests. Totally flexible. We saw what we wanted to see and experienced what we had hoped in a short period of time. She was extremely considerate of my physical limitations and took lots of shortcuts to minimize walking. She was…”
See Istanbul’s top sights in one day with a live English guide, skip-the-line entries, and lunch, finishing in the Grand Bazaar.
“Our tour guide was great and gave us a lot of useful information and historical background. There was enough time to see everything, even though I wish we had a bit more time at the Palace. All in all a great experience and recommended. A great way to see many things in one day!”
See both sides of Istanbul in one 12-hour tour with Camlica views, Beylerbeyi Palace, lunch, Eyüp Sultan Mosque, Pierre Loti, and a Bosporus cruise.
“I'd seen Istanbul a few times before, but this tour brought me to discover the city from a completely different perspective. Visiting both the Asian and European sides in the same day was a truly special experience. I touched upon history at Beylerbeyi Palace, felt the peace of mind at Eyüp Sultan Mosque, and took…”
Private Istanbul IST airport transfer with Wi-Fi, bottled water, and door-to-district drop-offs. One-way and fast pickup at Gate 13.
“All-in-all quite happy with the service and would book again if needed. A couple suggestions: Our first driver (from airport to downtown) talked on his phone the whole time, and didn't turn on the A/C, making it a bit stuffy in the rear where we sat. The second driver (downtown to airport) was extremely communicative…”
Private Old City highlights with a licensed guide: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, plus Basilica Cistern when needed.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Sude, who was knowledgeable, efficient, strategic and very friendly. Because she was familiar with the various sites, we were able to avoid wasting time queuing for tickets and entrance. She also listened to our request and adjusted the tours to accommodate our request to visit the Basilica cistern. 5…”
Small-group Istanbul day tour: skip-the-line Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Turkish lunch, Egyptian Spice Bazaar, and a Bosphorus cruise.
“Ali was very informative and kept us on track so we saw everthing on the tour agenda. He made good recommendations. Thank you for sharing your country/ city with us.”
Step into Cagaloglu Hammam’s Ottoman marble world for a foam massage, scrub, and tea finish in Istanbul’s Old City.
“Nothing like actually experiencing the history of Istanbul! From the ancient interior architecture to the actual bathing procedure, nothing can compare. If you ever have the opportunity, it's a "must do"!”
From the strait to the old city to the day trips beyond, and every way to see them.
