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10 Best Tours In Istanbul

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The 10 most popular tours in Istanbul. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you'll pay.

10 Best Tours In Istanbul

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide - Where you meet the boat: Zindan Han pier check-in at Sea Land Travel Agency

1.Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise Tour with Audio Guide

Most Popular★ 4.6

A 2-hour Bosphorus cruise with an 11-language phone audio guide, unlimited Turkish tea, Wi‑Fi, and nonstop Istanbul sights.

“This was a very relaxing cruise giving me time to reflect. It certainly gave me insight as to Istanbul’s unique position between the old and the new. I saw places I would not have seen otherwise!! Everyone was very courteous and friendly making it very enjoyable and a bargain for the price 😀😀🇹🇷🇹🇷”

2,694 reviewsFrom $8by Sea Land Travel Agency

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2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul

2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul - Finding SeaLand in Eminönü: simple if you walk to the water

2.2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul

★ 4.5

A 2-hour Bosphorus cruise from Eminönü that hits Europe and Asia by water, with free tea and an audio tour plus a Maiden’s Tower photo pause.

“Great boat cruise through Bosphorus especially you are on budget. Friendly staff and crews on board. Free cay was worth it. Their description was kind.”

713 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $9.67by SeaLand Trip Bosphorus Cruise

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Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Tour – Asian Side Stop & Exploration

Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Tour – Asian Side Stop & Exploration - The route’s storyline: palaces, mosques, and Ottoman power

3.Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Tour – Asian Side Stop & Exploration

★ 5.0

A 2.5-hour Bosphorus yacht cruise with English narration, snacks, and a Kanlıca yogurt stop. See palaces, mosques, and bridges.

“Excellent tour with good snacks. Great narration by the speaker. Extremely relaxing and totally worth the money. Was the highest value part of our Istanbul vacation.”

697 reviews2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)From $33.86by Sunset Bosphorus Yacht Cruises

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Istanbul Highlights: Small-Group Tour with a Local Expert

Istanbul Highlights: Small-Group Tour with a Local Expert - Blue Mosque and Hippodrome: Ottoman Beauty Meets Byzantine Public Life

4.Istanbul Highlights: Small-Group Tour with a Local Expert

★ 5.0

An 8–9 hour small-group Istanbul highlights tour packing Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, and a Bosphorus cruise.

“This is definitely the way to do the highlights. Although entrance fees are expensive regardless, having a guide and being able to skip the lines is so worth the extra little expense. Lutfullah was amazing! We had so much fun learning from his wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend ticking off the Istanbul sights in this…”

479 reviews8 to 9 hours (approx.)From $49.00by Lütfullah Fındıkoğlu by Botanas Travel

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Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus cruise Blue Mosque, Small Group tour

Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus cruise Blue Mosque, Small Group tour - The Blue Mosque walkthrough: Iznik tiles and Ottoman design details

Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour İstanbul And Golden Horn With Guide

Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour İstanbul And Golden Horn With Guide - Pickup, Mobile Tickets, and the Best Way to Keep Things Smooth

6.Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour İstanbul And Golden Horn With Guide

★ 4.5

Bosphorus and Golden Horn boat tour with hotel pickup, tea and Wi‑Fi. See Asian and European Istanbul plus Rumeli Fortress stop.

“From the great pickup and drop off service to the boat it self , this has been a very enjoyable experience and great value. Good commentary on board and plenty of space with complimentary tea/coffee and Wi-Fi . The hour at the castle free time was just right. Crew on board very helpful also.”

88 reviewsFrom $180by SeaLand Trip Bosphorus Cruise

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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

Istanbul Classics and Bosphorus Cruise Private Tour

Istanbul Classics and Bosphorus Cruise Private Tour - Blue Mosque visit: six minarets and handmade blue tiles

8.Istanbul Classics and Bosphorus Cruise Private Tour

★ 5.0

Private Istanbul classics and Bosphorus cruise with expert guide, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, spice market, and ferry skyline views.

“Murat did a good job showing us Istanbul. We appreciated the fact that we were able to customize our day because my husband doesn't enjoy walking. We really enjoyed the ride in the boat to see both sides of the Bosphorous Straits. He also took us to a restaurant that served local foods instead of…”

42 reviews6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $150.00by Food Trail Istanbul Tours

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Istanbul: Turkish Food Tour in Kadikoy Across the Bosphorus

Istanbul: Turkish Food Tour in Kadikoy Across the Bosphorus - Starting at Hamdi Restaurant in Eminönü: a smart launch point

9.Istanbul: Turkish Food Tour in Kadikoy Across the Bosphorus

★ 4.8

Taste Kadıköy with a local guide, cross the Bosphorus by ferry, and eat lots of meze and sweets on a small-group 3-hour tour.

“The food tour was amazing. We were able to visit the market and more local area of Kadakoy. In 3 hours, we were able to stop in 7-9 places and try the best of everything! Our guide was thorough and knowledgeable about life, markets, landmarks and history, and even gave some recommendations for our neighborhood…”

33 reviews3 hoursFrom $461by Walks In Europe

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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

10.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.”

29 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $200.00by Guided Istanbul Tours

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