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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“Murat was really great with us ! Totally recommand”
Bosphorus dinner cruise for $34 with unlimited soft drinks, Turkish Night show, and night views of Istanbul palaces and bridges.
“Very fun experience! Beautiful show and nice atmosphere!”
Basilica Cistern skip-the-line entry with a multilingual audio guide app in 11 languages, plus flexible all-day access in Istanbul.
“incredible place you should not miss while in Istanbul. Make sure to learn about its origins.”
Skip-the-line entry to Topkapi Palace and the Harem with timed access and a phone audio guide in Istanbul.
“Was wonderful and we was very happy how he explain everything was very professional and very nice guide Thanks we will suggest you to others for sure 😊”
Istanbul Bosphorus yacht cruise with audio guide, snacks and fruit, plus sunset options past Dolmabahçe and Maiden Tower.
“I had a wonderful experience on the Bosphorus yacht cruise in Istanbul. Despite a flight delay, the team kindly rescheduled me for another day, which I deeply appreciated. The yacht was beautiful, the views were stunning, and the two hours passed effortlessly. The highlight was our guide, Tugba — full of warmth, energy, and kindness.…”
Priority-ticket guided tour of Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, with a Hippodrome stop, headsets, and Galataport pickup option.
“The tour was excellent and our guide Cigdem was both passionate and incredibly knowledgeable, bringing history and culture to life with engaging stories and insights. Her enthusiasm made the experience unforgettable.”
Private Turkish hamam in Istanbul’s Old City with scrub, foam massage, steam and sauna, plus optional massage and tea. $53 pp.
“Kind staff and relaxing massage. I would do it again!”
Make a Turkish mosaic lamp in Istanbul in 2.5 hours with snacks and unlimited tea or coffee, then take your lamp home.
“Loved making our own lamps. Guide was great and the atmosphere of the place was cool. Would recommend.”
Make your own custom perfume in Istanbul with a Bosphorus view. 2 hours, $28, 50+ scents, tea included.
“Very fun, Beyza and Elif were very professional and helpful!”
Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise with a live English guide, snacks and homemade lemonade, plus big photo moments like Dolmabahçe and Maiden’s Tower.
“Aleyna was great from the moment she welcome us, and kept making sure we were OK and had everything we needed throughout our trip. The boat was nice and comfortable, a variety of snacks and drinks were provided, and there is also a bar menu if you wish to purchase any beer, wine or spirits.…”
A 2-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş with an audio guide, skyline views across two continents, and included soft drinks and snacks.
“Great trip. Lovely scenery and the drinks and snacks were great.”
A budget-friendly 2-hour Bosphorus cruise with phone audio in 11 languages, unlimited Turkish tea, Wi‑Fi, and Europe-Asia skyline views.
“This was a very relaxing cruise giving me time to reflect. It certainly gave me insight as to Istanbul’s unique position between the old and the new. I saw places I would not have seen otherwise!! Everyone was very courteous and friendly making it very enjoyable and a bargain for the price 😀😀🇹🇷🇹🇷”
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.
“I would definitely recommend buying a ticket in advance, so you can go directly into the "online tickets" line. Went there around 10 am and didn't wait to get in. It is overpriced for what it is, but it's an experience, to my knowledge it's unique. I spent maybe around 45 minutes there walking slowly…”
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.
“Improved the wait time significantly but cutting out the wait to buy a ticket. Walked in almost instantly”
From the strait to the old city to the day trips beyond, and every way to see them.
