15 Tours & Day Trips in Turkey Worth Booking

Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour - Golden Horn Art Stops: Chora Museum and St. Stephen Church

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,922 reviews · 7 to 21 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

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.”

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FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return

2.FOR CRUISERS: Skip The Lines PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR &On Time Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,527 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $39

Port pickup private Ephesus tour with advance tickets, Virgin Mary House, Temple of Artemis ruins, and on-time ship return.

“This private tour let you do what you wanted as you wished. The House Of Mary and the Ephesus were our requests. We stayed at both sites as long as we wishes. Eren was very knowledgeable and used his six year University degree to explain and educate us. The extra carpet demonstration was enlightening. We would highly recommend.”

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PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

3.PRIVATE EPHESUS TOUR FOR CRUISERS: On-time Return and Skip-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,807 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

Private Ephesus shore tour with a licensed local guide, time to explore the UNESCO ruins, and guaranteed on-time return to your cruise ship.

“We came in on the Norwegian viva and booked this private tour to Ephasis and St John’s church. Fatima was our guide and man did We strike gold by getting her. Her knowledge was incredibly impressive. We asked if she knew anything about the biblical history and she wowed us with her knowledge. She was the best tour guide we’ve ever had. We learned so much. It was easy to find them coming off the ship, the transportation was very clean and on time and overall, it was an amazing experience. I would highly recommend this tour company . Iglesias tour turkey is the best! Do not miss it. More…”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

4.Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,704 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $7

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.”

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Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch

5.Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island Small-Group Boat Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,207 reviews · 7 - 12 hours · from $21

From Antalya, a small-group boat day to uninhabited Suluada, with three swim stops, snorkeling, and lunch on board.

“The boat was great for photoshoot. the guides were great. the island was awesome”

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets

6.Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,600 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $39

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.”

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Full Day Cappadocia Red and Green Combined Day Tour

7.Full Day Cappadocia Red and Green Combined Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,391 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $22

Full-day Cappadocia Red and Green tour: Goreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag, Pigeon Valley, Özkonak Underground City and views, with guide.

“We had an amazing day with our four guide who was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I had just returned from the hot air balloon tour and thought i would be tired. However, this tour was just as exciting and kept me up and waiting for the next destination. zi me some cool people from different parts if the world while we all learned about the history and culture of Turkey. This is definitely a tour toto book you won't be disappointed.”

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Antalya: Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch

8.Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,260 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $26

Antalya adventure bundle: 14 km rafting, ziplining, and off-road Jeep or buggy or quad safari with river lunch, from $26.

“Very, very good value for money. We did all 4 activities - you may as well, as no matter how many you do, you have the same transfer as the others (unless that's just in the winter). Stunning scenery and gorgeous river. You get one of the longer rafting sessions with Tornado too (14km). Lunch was great - bbq chicken, rice, pasta and salad. Extra hire items (wet shoes, wet suits etc) all optional and reasonably priced. The staff we're really friendly and informative. We had a great day out and highly recommend, especially for the price!”

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Cappadocia Sunset ATV Tour

9.Cappadocia Sunset ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,984 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $18

Ride ATVs through Cappadocia at sunset with hotel pickup, a safety-first guide, and views of fairy chimneys in 1 or 2 hours.

“you can choose if u want to drive alone or 2 for driving. guys who guided us were friendly and helpful.”

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Alanya: 3-in-1 Sapadere Waterfalls, Dim Stream,Dim Cave Tour

10.3-in-1 Sapadere Waterfalls, Dim Stream,Dim Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,707 reviews · 7 hours · from $28

Alanya 3-in-1 tour to Sapadere waterfalls, Dim Cave, and Dim Stream river park. Door-to-door pickup, swim, slides, lunch.

“This was the best excursion I’ve had in Alanya. We visited such amazing and beautiful places. Our guides Süleyman and Ramazan were wonderful — they were always caring, helpful, and attentive, which made the tour even more interesting and enjoyable. They also prepared an unexpected surprise for us, which was a lovely touch. I definitely recommend this tour! You should visit it and see all these places for yourself.”

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PRIVATE NO HIDDEN FEES Ephesus, Mary’s House Guided Tour /GRP OPT

11.PRIVATE NO HIDDEN FEES Ephesus, Mary’s House Guided Tour /GRP OPT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,455 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Skip-the-line Ephesus and Mary’s House from Kuşadası with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees included, port pickup, and on-time return.

“Had a great day in Kusadasi even though the place was packed. Our guide did a wonderful job for us. Wear great shoes and rest up because there's a lot to see”

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Cappadocia: Guided Red Tour with Lunch and Ticket

12.Guided Red Tour with Lunch and Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,452 reviews · 7 hours · from $21

Cappadocia’s Red Tour packs fairy chimneys, cave history, a scenic castle viewpoint, and Avanos pottery into a 7-hour day with lunch.

“This tour was really nice with lots of variety and not too much waking. For many of the valleys you will mostly stop to view select areas from above. Zelve open air museum was the highlight of the day.”

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Cappadocia: Sunset or Daytime ATV Adventure Tour

13.Sunset or Daytime ATV Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,397 reviews · 30 minutes - 2 hours · from $1Best value

Quad ATV adventure through Cappadocia’s Sword and Love valleys, with a monastery stop and Red Valley sunset option, plus pickup and gear.

“Awesome experience and great value for money in the winter. Long enough breaks to enjoy the different view points. They provided warm enough clothing as well which was a nice touch. Would definitely recommend”

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Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, & Old Town Walking Tour

14.Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, & Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,372 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

3-hour small-group walk through Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with priority tickets, Hippodrome obelisks, and a guide in Sultanahmet.

“Informative and detailed. Could probably. be a little shorter but I understand with the number of people.”

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Green (South) Tour Cappadocia (small group) with lunch and ticket

15.Green (South) Tour Cappadocia (small group) with lunch and ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,317 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $54

Small-group Green South Cappadocia tour from Göreme with lunch and ticket: panoramic views, Kaymakli underground city, Selime, Ihlara Valley, and Pigeon Valley.

“It’s a long day - close to 9 hours but did not feel like one. Be ready for an easy hike in Ihlara national park, about 2 miles long. Lastly food was delicious, but you have to pay for drinks including water. You are allowed to bring your own water though. They will charge for dessert as well which was mediocre. The tour itself was really good, our guide Metat was very knowledgeable and shared lot of good information. Overall I will recommend.”

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