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6 Best City Tours In Istanbul

The Bosphorus classics.

The 6 most popular city tours in Istanbul. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you'll pay.

6 Best City Tours In Istanbul

Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch

Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch - Blue Mosque: beautiful interiors, with a Friday courtyard plan

1.Small Group Full-Day Istanbul: Old City, Bosphorus Cruise & Lunch

Most Popular 4.5

Small-group Old City classics plus lunch and a Bosphorus cruise, with hotel pickup and key skip-the-line tickets for a smooth day.

“The guide was quite knowledgeable. He was able to answer any question asked by the passengers. He was also very entertaining. The driver was equally talented in his profession. Hence we all enjoyed the tour. Thanks”

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Panoramic City Tour with Bosphorus Strait Sightseeing Cruise

Panoramic City Tour with Bosphorus Strait Sightseeing Cruise - Balat and Fener: where religion, architecture, and daily life meet

2.Panoramic City Tour with Bosphorus Strait Sightseeing Cruise

3.5

Coach tour plus guided Spice Bazaar walk and a Bosphorus Strait cruise, with major landmarks and hotel pickup in 3 hours.

“Istanbul was a fabulous experience. Though this was only a half day tour, the guides showed us so much. They were excellent, very organized and with congenial attitudes. The boat was great as were the coaches.”

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Istanbul Combo: Classic City Tour and Bosphorus Cruise

Istanbul Combo: Classic City Tour and Bosphorus Cruise - Blue Mosque Area and Hagia Sophia: Same Neighborhood, Two Worlds

3.Istanbul Combo: Classic City Tour and Bosphorus Cruise

5.0

Private Old City tour plus Bosphorus cruise with a personal guide, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Grand Bazaar, and Spice Market.

“Ugur was a great guide. Very personable and knowledgeable. The itinerary had to change a bit due to an event happening in Istanbul that day, but we still saw all that we set out to see, thanks to his flexibility.”

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Istanbul: Old City Tour and Luxury Sunset Bosphorus Cruise

Istanbul: Old City Tour and Luxury Sunset Bosphorus Cruise - Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace: Two Big Stops, Two Different Fee Realities

Istanbul: Old City And Bosphorus Bus Tour with Lunch

Istanbul: Old City And Bosphorus Bus Tour with Lunch - Price and What You’re Really Paying For

Istanbul: Guided Old City Tour and Bosphorus Sunset Cruise

Istanbul: Guided Old City Tour and Bosphorus Sunset Cruise - Sultanahmet essentials: Hippodrome, German Fountain, and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque

6.Istanbul: Guided Old City Tour and Bosphorus Sunset Cruise

5.0

11-hour guided Old City tour plus Bosphorus sunset yacht cruise, lunch with a view, snacks, and skip-ticket lines.

“Ahmet is an exceptional guide and storyteller—funny, engaging, and incredibly informative. He doesn’t just share facts; he brings history and culture to life with passion and humor. What truly sets him apart is how he goes the extra mile. He took us to a local supermarket to buy authentic Turkish tea at local prices instead…”

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