Istanbul · TOURS
Everything with a guide, a boat or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.
Review of Istanbul’s private 1, 2, or 3-day guided tour, covering Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, the Bosphorus, bazaars, and local districts.
“Really enjoyed my tour with Fayza! I Got to learn so much and experience everything I wanted in 1 day”
Review of Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia tour, with guided visits, reserved Hagia Sophia entry, tram pickup, and practical tips.
“Really enjoyed the tour, relaxed, informative & Umet was so friendly, professional & knowledgeable”
Sail between Europe and Asia on Istanbul’s two-hour Bosphorus cruise, with palace views, Turkish tea, multilingual commentary, and sunset departures.
“For the money, it’s the best service, detailed tour and a good boat. Really enjoyed”
Escape Istanbul for an eight-hour cruise to Heybeliada and Büyükada, with island walks, Turkish lunch, sea views, and optional swimming.
“Beautiful Day Trip to the Prince Islands We had a wonderful experience on this tour with Nihra Travel. Our guide, Suleyman, was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the day even more enjoyable. Both islands we visited were absolutely stunning and peaceful, with charming cafés and small shops to explore. The boat ride back was a highlight, with passengers creating a lively atmosphere that turned into a fun dance party. The energy from the guides and boat staff made the whole experience unforgettable. Overall, a fantastic day out that I'd highly recommend!”
Review the $19 Blue Mosque tour in Istanbul, with renovation insights, Ottoman history, Iznik tiles, guide tips, queues, and free time.
“Liked the stories told by the guide. Didn’t like the time it took to register everybody. People were late and inattentive. 2 groups joined in halfway through. Suggest a smaller group of 15 - 20.”
Review of Istanbul’s Bursa and Uludağ day tour, with Green Mosque, mountain views, lunch, shopping, and optional cable car.
“Mert my tour guide was incredible, he and the driver provided an excellent day of travels across Bursa. The cable car ride and ski lift were highlights and the views were incredible all day. 10/10 would recommend, ask for Mert as your guide.”
Review of Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern tour, with skip-the-ticket-line entry, guide tips, timing, and value advice.
“Michael was very a fantastic guide with a wealth of knowledge. We totally enjoyed our tour. 😊”
Save time at Hagia Sophia with skip-the-line entry, an English audio guide, and optional small-group or private tours in Istanbul.
“Oghuzan Gurcku was a great guide providing a very informative tour. We learned a lot during our time with him. Thank you”
Tour Topkapi Palace and its Harem with skip-the-line entry, Ottoman stories, sacred relics, imperial kitchens, and Golden Horn views.
“The guide, Sabih gave a great overview. I wish we’d had more time with him. Nothing that he could have done about it but the lines for the treasury were awful. Maybe we could have seen the treasury first thing in the morning before the crowds got there.”
Explore Istanbul’s Fener and Balat on a $20 guided walk with churches, synagogues, colorful streets, local stories, and Turkish coffee.
“Perfect tour. Thank you our tourguide Yunus. He had everything so interesting and clearly explained. If you want to go new and interesting places in Istanbul I definitely recommend.”
See Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar with a guide, lunch, and skip-the-line access.
“We spent the entire day with Mr. Baris, an extremely knowledgeable guide. He shared a great deal of history with us and he was willing and able to thoroughly answer questions. We visited the major attractions during our tour. Lunch at a local restaurant was delicious. It was a small group of people on the tour which made it so pleasant. A very good day.”
Tour Istanbul’s Old City with a guide, visiting the Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern, while Hagia Sophia is viewed from outside for an added €30.
“Halluk was a great tour guide and we enjoyed our experience in the blue mosque. He was very attentive and he mentioned many interesting things about Turkish culture and religion.”
Review of Istanbul’s Princes Island day tour, with Büyükada, Kınalıada, boat lunch, Ottoman mansions, free time, and practical booking tips.
“This was an amazing experience.Lunch was great, we visited 3 islands, staff was kind especially Dilek, she was extremely helpful and friendly.Definitely worth checking out!”
Tour Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Hippodrome with an English-speaking guide, priority entry, and practical tips in three hours.
“Very good tour, the guide was friendly and very knowledgeable and learnt a lot regarding the history of Istanbul and the sights.”
See Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar on an intense small-group tour.
“We enjoyed the history of all the mosques, underground water storage and much more! The guide knew how to see everything efficiently and we benefited the most including best picture spots, do’s and don’t!”
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