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The pick of Istanbul.
The 15 most popular tours in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Priority-ticket guided tour of Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, with a Hippodrome stop, headsets, and Galataport pickup option.
Most Popular“Our guide, Mert, was excellent. So knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, and a good sense of humour!”
A budget-friendly 2-hour Bosphorus cruise with phone audio in 11 languages, unlimited Turkish tea, Wi‑Fi, and Europe-Asia skyline views.
“Amazing but very crowded !! Packed liked Sardines on a boat !! The views were amazing !!”
A budget-friendly Princes Islands cruise from Istanbul to Heybeliada and Büyükada, with lunch on board, sea views, and free time.
“A must-do! Great value for the price. We loved the atmosphere on board and the staff were wonderful. A special shout-out to our guide, Oktay, who was incredible; his English was perfect and he was very clear and welcoming. The lunch was tasty and satisfying. The islands are stunning and so serene this time of…”
Explore the renovated Blue Mosque with a licensed guide, walk the Old City area, then stay inside longer for photos and calm time.
“I really liked the tour with Buse, it was quite informative. The only thing is, I would not recommend it if you don’t understand english really well. The guides English was great, but with an accent and through the microphone transmission I sometimes struggled to understand everything, so just be mindful of that when booking.…”
Bursa and Uludag from Istanbul in one packed day: Green Mosque sights, Turkish sweets and jam, included lunch, and optional cable car views.
“I had an amazing day trip to Bursa from Istanbul and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Everything was well organised from start to finish, making the journey smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. Bursa itself is beautiful, rich in history, and definitely worth visiting. A special mention goes to our guide Muhammed, who truly excelled…”
See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern in 3.5 hours with skip-the-ticket access, an expert guide, and Hagia Sophia audio time.
“Buse was such a friendly and informative guide! Loved every second”
Skip lines at Hagia Sophia with e-tickets and an English audio guide. Small-group or private tour options, plus eSIM internet.
“Augustus was a wonderful guide. It was a great experience no doubt about it. We learned a lot! Thanks Augustus.”
Skip-the-line Topkapi Palace and Harem tour with a live guide, timed tickets, headsets, and Golden Horn terrace views in about 3 hours.
“Excellent Guide - she was a true historian and very funny. Her knowledge was exceptional and she knew how to keep us all interested. Thank you”
Walk Istanbul’s Fener and Balat on a 3-hour guided route featuring the Bulgarian Iron Church and Ahrida Synagogue, plus coffee.
“Our guide, Kugra, is very knowledgeable, passionate and friendly. She kept everyone engaged with the story telling bringing us back to ancient times and deep understanding of the area history. Highly recommend this tour.”
One day in Istanbul’s old center with a guide, skip-the-line entry, lunch, and time in the Grand Bazaar, plus optional palace visits.
“Such a nice way to spend a day . We learnt a whole load, saw a whole load, walked a whole load and then enjoyed a lovely meal with good company. Cannot say one bad thing and would thoroughly recommend.”
3-hour guided Old City tour: Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern skip-the-line, and Hagia Sophia (entry extra). Learn Istanbul fast.
“Excellent tour with the guide we had. The guide was extremely friendly and attentive. She demonstrated great knowledge of the local history and told us many details that we did not know. I recommend the agency and the guide ( Öpücük ) who took us to the places.”
Cruise from Istanbul to Princes Islands with Ottoman mansions, seagulls and simits, plus lunch and free time on Büyükada.
“Very nice excursion to the islands. Really enjoyed it”
Small-group guided walk through Sultanahmet with skip-ticket-line entry to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque plus Hippodrome obelisks.
“Very enjoyable, lucky enough that there wasn't too much of a crowd in either The Blue Mosque or the Hagia Sofia. Didn't have to queue. Great guide, very informative, knowledgeable and engaging.”
A guided, skip-the-line look at Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern with Medusa lore, then unlimited time to wander the marble maze.
“The guide did an excellent job and it was much faster skipping the line. The Cistern is very cool.”
Skip the lines for a guided Topkapi Palace and Harem visit, with Audience Hall, treasures, Hagia Irene, and great Bosphorus views.
“Excellent. Furkan is an amazing guide, patient, answering all the questions, massive knowledge. We highly recommend the tour and the guide.”
From the strait to the old city to the day trips beyond, and every way to see them.
