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The 5 most popular wine tours in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Two-hour Bosphorus sunset yacht in Istanbul with English narration, two glasses of wine, soft drinks, snacks, and skyline photos.
Most Popular“Guide was knowledgeable and friendly, tour included all sites of interest on Bosphorus. Wine and snacks were nice.”
Small-group Bosphorus yacht tour with unlimited wine, fruit, and nuts, plus smart live guide stories and big sunset views.
“As a turk, I approve of this guide and the acitivity as a whole. It was great and not too big of a group so you could still enjoy it. Would go again if a visiting friend wants to see the bosphorus.”
2-hour Bosphorus sunset cruise with live English guide, wine, snacks, and close-up views of Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy, Maiden’s Tower.
Full-day Kirklareli wine tour from Istanbul with pickup, three boutique wineries, multiple tastings, and Thrace villages, ~12 hours.
“This was a new tour for the Operator and we were only the second client to go on the tour but it was amazing. The tour took us to places in Turkey that would have normally been missed by a simple city tour. We met some wonderful people Read more”
Istanbul art escape in Beşiktaş: paint with Turkish fabrics in a local home, sip wine and Turkish coffee, and learn from host Ecem.
“The abstract painting workshop with Ecem was a delightful dive into Istanbul's creative scene. It's rare to find such a hands-on experience where you can relax with a glass of wine and create art with recycled fabrics. A perfect way to discover local life and get to know a fantastic local artist!”
From the strait to the old city to the day trips beyond, and every way to see them.
