All Activities in Istanbul

Istanbul MegaPass: Must-See Sights & Skip-the-Line Access (opens in a new tab)

189 365 days

Explore Istanbul's essential sights with one flexible package. Your Essential option includes Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern entry tickets, a guided Blue Mosque visit, a Bosphorus sightseeing cruise, and 5 public-transport rides. There is no fixed sightseeing itinerary. After booking, you’ll receive an email from MegaPass. Use the link in the email to select your preferred date and, where applicable, time for each experience. Once completed, the same link will give you access to your tickets, meeting points, and activity instructions.

Istanbul Culinary Secrets of the Old City (opens in a new tab)

129 5 h 30 min

Istanbul’s Old City is where the medieval and modern meet, and on this tour we’ll explore that intersection through the food, markets and people who keep the area moving. We’ll begin with breakfast alongside local shopkeepers in a traditional teahouse before heading into the lesser-known streets around the Egyptian Spice Market and deeper into Fatih. Along the way, we’ll meet wholesalers, cheesemongers and artisans who help feed the city. In Kantarcılar, we’ll visit a fourth-generation confectioner making Turkish delight, stop for tea in an old caravanserai and discover hidden historic sites, including an Ottoman-era bozacı. We’ll finish with a generous lunch of traditional pit-roasted lamb at a family-run restaurant beside the Byzantine aqueduct, with plenty of other tastes along the way.

Private Yacht Cruise on The Bosphorus in Istanbul (opens in a new tab)

20 2 h

Take your Istanbul vacation to the next level on a private luxury yacht cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. With space for up to 15 people, this aquatic adventure is perfect for couples, families, and friend groups. As you gently cruise past iconic attractions like Dolmabahce Palace, Maiden's Tower, and the Galata Bridge, you’ll enjoy exemplary service from your personal captain and crew.

Free cancellation

Private istanbul tour with transportation (opens in a new tab)

39 5 h

You can book a private tour of Istanbul using one of our air-conditioned minivans with a professional licensed guide.So you can go wherever you like in Istanbul. This will be an 6 -hour-long private tour with your personal tour guide & driver in Istanbul. The itinerary will be fully flexible. Our driver knows every corner of the city and our professional guide will give you detailed information about places that you want to visit. This is true flexibility, this is freedom! You choose what to see and how long to stay there. We pick you up from the port / your hotel.

Free cancellation

Bosphorus Dinner / Lunch Cruise - Private and Customizable (opens in a new tab)

19 2 h – 3 h

Enjoy beauties of Istanbul on a private luxurious yacht while having your dinner serviced by a professional crew. Do not miss your chance for sightseeing and/or swimming and relaxing while peacefully enjoying your day at Lotus Yacht. Why choose us? - Talented and professional crew - Only private tour for you and your loved ones - Complementary delicious grilled meat, or seasonal fish or vegaterian - Customization for your taste - Order additional drinks on board - High standarts for safety and hygiene Things to do: - 2 hour tour to Ortakoy (best for romance) - 3 hour tour to Maiden's Tower (best for history) All our tours start and end in Bebek, Beşiktaş, Istanbul. Please inform us about your dinner preference (fish, kebap or vegaterian) Contact us to customize your tour (birthday cake, flower bouquet, 4-5 hour options, live music, decoration, pick up/drop off from another location etc.)

Free cancellation

Istanbul old City Tour - Full Day (opens in a new tab)

75 7 h – 8 h

This tour is a must in Istanbul. You will begin the day with the Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organized by the Romans and Byzantines. Blue Mosque the only mosque with six minarets and its surrounding will our next place to visit. next, you will see the Germain Fountain a gift of Kaiser Wilhem 2. and listen to the stories of his liaison with the orient. Hagia Sophia museum tickets not included it's optional to visit tickets cost 25 Euros per person. Following the visits your guide will take you to the Grand Bazaar for demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts. Topkapi Museum is the big one.. the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. It is an incomparably rich treasure-chest, brimming with things of historical importance. First, second, third and fourth courtyards, the Audience Hall, Divan -the high court-, Historical Kitchens, Royal Stables, the Treasury, Gardens, Kiosks...

4 Day Turkey Tour : Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale (opens in a new tab)

36 4 days

Experience Turkey with one top the TOP RATED agencies on TripAdvisor. Book your 4 Days Turkey tour package to experience the unique opportunity to visit all major destinations after Istanbul. This tour includes Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale. You only travel by plane for maximum time saving and minimum hassle as well as tiredness to enjoy every part of your program. Starting the trip with Cappadocia, famous with its distinctive “fairy chimneys,” tall, cone-shaped rock formations. Moving further with Ephesus, an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia. Finally ending in Pamukkale, in other words "Cotton Castle", is a hot spring with calcium-coated cliffs and pools in inland.

Breakfast Cruise In Bosphorus With Private Yacht (opens in a new tab)

5 2 h

Have a wonderful 2 hour bosphorus yacht tour and have Turkish Traditional Breakfast and Turkish Coffee while gazing at historical places like Dolmabahçe palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Beyleybeyi Palace and other palaces etc.

Free cancellation

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour (opens in a new tab)

49 3 h – 4 h

You can see all the historical beauty of Istanbul with this experience. Dolmabahçe Palace, Galata Bridge, Rumeli Fortres, Ciragan Palace. Dinner, Turkish show

Best of Istanbul (opens in a new tab)

221 3 h

Best of Istanbul covers major sights of Istanbul with interior visit to each place with one of the best tour guides.

Semi-Private Cappadocia Day Tour from Istanbul, Cappadocia Hotels (opens in a new tab)

5 7 h – 15 h

The Red tour is most popular daily tour in Cappadocia and you will be exploring the top sites of this fascinating destination. The tour will be full of art, history, religion and beyond the expactation. Cappadocia will take you to another planet which is full of magical lunar landscape with all surprises. No one will be expecting to see the best frescoes of the world in the middle of nowhere in a 1500 years old cave church.

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Private Table (opens in a new tab)

12 3 h – 4 h

Cruise the Bosphorus while enjoying dinner and a show. Enjoy a variety of food and drinks while being entertained by a Turkish night show. Additionally, move comfortably at separate tables with our special table concept. You will be amazed by the view of Istanbul's historical buildings illuminated at night. Take photos and enjoy the sparkle of the city.

Istanbul Camlica Tower: Private Entry, Transfer & Dine Choices (opens in a new tab)

68 4 h – 5 h

Kickstart your Camlica Tower experience with our premium pass. From private hotel transfers to breathtaking Istanbul views, relish it all. Enjoy optional Turkish delights, meals, and more. Start your Camlica Tower journey with our exclusive pass, offering private hotel transfers and unmatched Istanbul panoramas. Choose your visit time, and we'll arrange a transfer, picking you up approximately an hour before your reserved slot. Once at the tower, indulge in a range of dining options: from a Turkish coffee & dessert treat, a lavish breakfast between 10:00-12:00, to a 3-course traditional lunch or dinner with a soft drink. Take in the city's iconic landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Bosphorus Bridge, from the observation deck. Revel in 360-degree views from Istanbul's highest point. Note: Your entire visit, including dining and observation, is capped at 3 hours maximum. Due to high demand, seating in the cafe or restaurant is subject to availability.

Free cancellation

Private Istanbul tour from Cruise ship Galataport or ist airport (opens in a new tab)

9 4 h – 8 h

If you are in Istanbul with a cruise ship or in a airport for layover why not treat to yourself %100 personalized tour.I personally come to cruiseship Galataport or airport to meet you and our tour start just from the cruiseship terminal or airport.You will be transfered to city center with a luxuries car.I'll show you the highlights of the city such as Hagia Sophia ,Blue Mosque.Grand Bazaar,Basilica Cistern etc.Or we can make tailor made tour depending on your interests.You will be transfered to cruiseship terminal Galataport or airport on time.

Free cancellation

Whirling Dervish Ceremony: Go on a Spiritual Journey (opens in a new tab)

178 1 h

Get ready to be enchanted by Turkey’s Whirling Dervishes traditional ‘sema’ Mevleviye dance ceremony at the iconic Hodjapasha Dance Theater in Istanbul! - Having the chance to watch the mystical ritual of the Mevlevi Order, whose whirling dance has been declared a UNESCO Heritage of Humanity. - Enjoy a drink and some Turkish delight from the bar, and then sit captivated as the dervishes’ glide around the stage in their eye-catching robes; it’s the perfect evening out for a taste of age-old Istanbul culture. - Feeling the atmosphere of Relish the inspiring and fascination transcendental performance by the Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul.

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Bursa City and Uludag Mountain Day Trip with Pick up & Cable Car (opens in a new tab)

35 13 h 30 min

You will have a chance to discover one of the most popular cities in Turkey, Bursa, and Enjoy heights by a cable car ride to take scenic photos, also visit one of the best-designed mosques, Green Mosque More than all you will be in the most popular ski resort, popular winter sports include skiing, and skiing motor, as well as famous for its natural vegetation. In the winter season all around is covered with snow so you can have fun playing snow. You will have a breeze of a ferry ride across Izmit Gulf. A cable car (one way) will carry you just to be used to go down from Uludag Mountain. It brings nostalgia and offers you a joyful journey from the mountain with a beautiful view. By going by the historical tree,610 Years 610-year-old Inkaya plane tree, you can take a nice selfie with it. You will be amazed by Green Mosque: A spectacularly and nicely built mosque in the heart of Bursa City. Also, you will visit a Turkish delight factory, a tourist shop in Bursa, and a natural honey shop.

Free cancellation

Daily Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary from Istanbul - Small Group (opens in a new tab)

95 15 h

Rewind 2,000 years on this day trip to incredible Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary from Istanbul, including round-trip flights. Fly to Izmir and drive to the eastern Mediterranean’s finest preserved ancient city for an enthralling tour. Walk pavements once strutted by toga-clad Romans; admire the spectacular Great Theatre and Library of Celsus, and see shops, streets, temples and more. View the remnants of the Temple of Artemis and after a complimentary lunch, visit the stone-built house standing on the site many believe to be Mary’s last home. Numbers limited to 14 on this small-group tour.

2-Hour Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul with Guide (opens in a new tab)

198 2 h

Cruising on the Bosphorus is one of the top attractions in Istanbul. Having an educated and experienced tour guide will greatly enhance the experience. This two hour cruise between two continents, Asia and Europe, giving visitors an unique vantage point of Istanbul with 20 million population. Bosphorus is one of the most expensive real estate in the world. Especially old Ottoman Mansions are considered as one of the most expensive houses. It is not a private tour so we cruise with tour boat which is open for public.

BEST Private Guided Istanbul Night Tour Halcyon (opens in a new tab)

6 6 h

it is a private night tour to discover the old city istanbul and the new city with local insights and comprehensive history. In the one night, you are going the cover two parts of European side of Istanbul. This tour is giving the opportunity to see the local nightlife of istanbul. Definitely recommended for the first and experienced timers. To discover istanbul at night will give you a different vision to understand istanbul

Free cancellation

5-Day Aegean Tour - Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pamukkale (opens in a new tab)

88 5 days

Travel along the breathtaking coastline of Turkey’s Aegean region, full of ancient Greek cities, on this tour from Istanbul. With your local guide, visit the battlefields of Gallipoli, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Troy and tour ancient ruins in Pergamum and Ephesus. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs of Hierapolis, admire the white limestone terraces of Pamukkale and get a taste for culture as you browse hand-crafted leather goods in Kusadasi. You’ll stay in 4-star hotels, with daily meals included, and enjoy comfortable transportation.