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The pick of Istanbul.
The 15 most popular things to do in Istanbul. Bosphorus cruises, the old-city monuments, food walks, hammams and the big day trips, all in one place.
Bosphorus dinner cruise on a mega yacht with 3-course meal, live music and dance, plus audio guide views of Dolmabahçe and Maiden’s Tower.
Most Popular“Devran was a great server! We had a lovely evening cruise with dinner and entertainment and would highly recommend!”
Bosphorus dinner cruise for $34 with unlimited soft drinks, Turkish Night show, and night views of Istanbul palaces and bridges.
“The experience was fantastic. Great value for the money and the shows were so entertaining. Definitely worth the go”
Basilica Cistern skip-the-line entry with a multilingual audio guide app in 11 languages, plus flexible all-day access in Istanbul.
“Hal was a great guide! He made our visit in the Mosque exxeptional! Highly recommended!”
Skip-the-line entry to Topkapi Palace and the Harem with timed access and a phone audio guide in Istanbul.
“The guide was very clear at communicating and efficient in getting a large group of us through the main entrance and into the Harem where we could continue on our own. It was a fantastic place to visit, with lots to look at and good information. Highly recommend Topkapi Palace and Harem.”
Istanbul Bosphorus yacht cruise with audio guide, snacks and fruit, plus sunset options past Dolmabahçe and Maiden Tower.
“Great experience. Togba was a really nice person and very helpful. Highly recommended!”
Priority-ticket guided tour of Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, with a Hippodrome stop, headsets, and Galataport pickup option.
“It’s was very enjoyable and interesting. Our guide Murat was entertaining and responsive to the wishes of the group.”
Private Turkish hamam in Istanbul’s Old City with scrub, foam massage, steam and sauna, plus optional massage and tea. $53 pp.
“Valuable Service , must taking experience. Professional staff and friendly Receptionists. Recommend for relaxing ☺️”
Make a Turkish mosaic lamp in Istanbul in 2.5 hours with snacks and unlimited tea or coffee, then take your lamp home.
“Such an amazing workshop! A very memorable experience. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. Nihal was an excellent teacher. A must do experience in Istanbul. It also gave us the opportunity to visit the Asian side as well”
Make your own custom perfume in Istanbul with a Bosphorus view. 2 hours, $28, 50+ scents, tea included.
“This is my second time in Istanbul and also my second time attending the perfume workshop at Istanbul Experience Workshops — and once again, it was an incredible experience. I’m a perfumer myself and I have a large niche fragrance collection, so I truly appreciate quality, creativity, and well-balanced compositions. Even with that background, I…”
Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with a live English guide, snacks and homemade lemonade, plus big photo moments like Dolmabahçe and Maiden’s Tower.
“It was quite fun learning about some of the history of Turkey with also more snacks than I expected. Really an experience for me!”
A 2-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş with an audio guide, skyline views across two continents, and included soft drinks and snacks.
“We had nice boat cruise in Bosphorus with the Turkish delights .”
A budget-friendly 2-hour Bosphorus cruise with phone audio in 11 languages, unlimited Turkish tea, Wi‑Fi, and Europe-Asia skyline views.
“Wonderful experience and very good tea. I drank few cups of tea and took some photos. They also provide free WiFi and I used it to share my photos. Then I found a good place to eat for dinner. Overall I enjoyed the trip. Highly recommend!!!”
A budget-friendly Princes Islands cruise from Istanbul to Heybeliada and Büyükada, with lunch on board, sea views, and free time.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and shared many details about Turkey and the islands. This is a great to attend. What a lively crew team as well.”
Skip-the-line tickets to Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern for a self-paced visit with atmospheric lighting and iconic Medusa columns.
“Beautiful and easy to enter once we purchased our tickets through this app. It was a very quick process despite the lines crawling all the way to the back outside. We recommend this if you have a bit extra to splurge!”
Skip-the-line Hagia Sophia entry with an English audio guide app. Visit the upper gallery at your pace, then soak in Byzantine-Ottoman stories.
“it is so good to visit. but line is the irritating one”
From the strait to the old city to the day trips beyond, and every way to see them.
