Turkey · ISTANBUL TOURS
Istanbul repays a plan more than most cities, because half of it is ticketed and the other half is on the far side of the water. These 15 cover the Bosphorus, the old city, the bath houses and the evening, with prices and how much walking each involves.
Enjoy a 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with a private table, live Turkish and Latin performances, unlimited drinks, and Istanbul views at night.
“Absolutely wonderful night, with attentive service, fabulous entertainment and great views of Turkey. If yiu are in Istanbul it's a must. Absolute bargain.”
2-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with audio guide, unlimited soft drinks, snacks, and optional dinner or alcohol. See Istanbul from the water.
“It was a great experience!Yunus provided great service,very polite and very kind with small kids”
Sail the Bosphorus at night with dinner and an onboard Turkish Night show, passing palaces and bridges with unlimited local drinks.
“Good value for money. The boat is clean and the food is acceptable. Our waiter was very attentive. I had two glasses of wine, and the alcohol was truly unlimited. Considering the price of alcoholic drinks in Istanbul, this was a bargain. The show was also very nice and entertaining, especially the belly dancer. I even have some really funny pictures of her with my teenage son—nothing inappropriate, just pure fun.”
Private guided Istanbul in 1 to 3 days. Walk Old City sights, add Bosphorus ferry views, and explore neighborhoods at your pace.
“We had an amazing two-day tour of Istanbul with Merve, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the moment we met her, it was clear how passionate she is about her city and its history. She has a gift for explaining complicated historical periods in a way that is engaging, easy to follow, and incredibly informative — for both adults and kids. Her energy, warmth, and sense of humor made the experience feel more like exploring with a very knowledgeable friend than being on a guided tour.”
Skip the ticket line at Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern with an all-day QR entry ticket plus an 11-language audio guide app.
“It was nice … maybe litle expensive for so fast ended tour..”
Skip the ticket line at Hagia Sophia, with optional museum, AR tech, and 23-language audio. Great value for time-crunched visits.
“Need improvement and update on information of how the ticket will be sent. The description in GYG is one day before the visitation. In realization, it's on the day of the visitation. Maybe update the information. Also the place to pickup the ticket is the Hagia Sophia Experience museum. You should update that as well.”
Watch the Mevlevi Sema at HodjaPasha, a restored Ottoman bath. Live music, whirling dervishes, and a short exhibit.
“There really is something truly otherworldly and captivating about this solemn dance and the accompanying music. A haunting experience.”
Skip-the-line access to Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace and Harem with a timed entry slot and smartphone audio guide, plus optional Hagia Sophia and Cistern.
“The history and the architecture are both really stunning! Absolutely worth going.”
Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü with phone audio in 11 languages, free tea and coffee, and nonstop views of Istanbul’s palaces.
“Excellent value e cruise for our family. Check-in was easy in a central location. The commentary was downloadable so we could listen on our earbuds and not overly in-depth that it overwhelmed our teen listeners. Worth the time, we would definitely go again.”
A 2.5-hour luxury yacht Bosphorus sunset cruise from Kabataş, with coffee, tea, lemonade, snacks, and photo stops across Europe and Asia.
“It was my first time in instanbul. It was a really great experience at the cruise. The food and service was excellent. Very much recommended”
Enjoy a 2-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise in a small group, with audio guide, mini pizza, fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and stunning sights.
“TUGBA BOZMESE was our guide. She did a wonderful job.”
Skip the lines to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with priority tickets, headsets, and a small-group guide. Cruise tram option.
“It was fantastic, just the right combination of history and fun, with stunning scenery.”
Skip the ticket lines for Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, with a 3-day pass and optional Topkapi Palace and Harem access.
“It saves a lot of time skipping the queue and very easy to figure out! Theres a separate line to enter and you just show you QR codes at the door. Easy peasy!”
Private Turkish bath in Istanbul’s Old City with scrub, foam, sauna, steam, and optional massage, plus tea, water, and easy meeting.
“One of the best experiences ever! The staff is so professional yet warm. I have never felt so clean in my entire life! Definitely recommend!!”
Make a Turkish mosaic lamp in 2.5 hours, choosing from 45+ colors, with tea, coffee, and cookies, plus a souvenir you can use at home.
“Wonderful experience! A guide picked us up on the European side, took us through the metro (at no charge) to the art studio, and a wonderful instructor taught us how to make our lamps. We got small cookies and tea while we created and then after our globes dried, the instructor packed them up for us with a lamp base, lightbulb and USA compatible plug. This was an experience that was over the top and far exceeded my expectation!”
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