Tours & Excursions in Istanbul
Explore Istanbul with a local guide: make your adventure unforgettable with our tours and activities (we offer 70 of most popular) 🏆 Prices start from €10. Online booking and payment. Take a look to our options and choose the best one for you!
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Popular
4.9
824 reviews
Bosphorus Dinner Night Cruise w/ Dance Show
We invite you to a cruise with Turkish classical music for dinner, a show of whirling dervishes, Live DJ Performance and Turkish Traditional Folk Dance.
Group
4 hrs
Today at 12:00
Today at 13:00
€35
per person
4.8
655 reviews
Bosphorus Cruise
Tour between two continents and one of the most expensive estate area that is full of with luxurious pavillions and palaces. We visit a leather shop where reasonable priced products can be found by group discount.
Group
5 hrs
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
€15
per person
4.8
Guide rating
Two continents tour by Sea and Land, full day tour
Tour between two continents and one of the most expensive estate area that is full of with luxurious pavillions and palaces. We visit a leather shop where reasonable priced products can be found by group discount.
Group
9 hrs
Today at 18:00
Today at 19:00
€90
per person
4.8
Guide rating
Istanbul - Old city, combination tour
Important tour to have in Istanbul. The Center of 4 empires in the history as Roman Empire, Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire, Latin Empire.
Group
9 hrs
Today at 18:00
Today at 19:00
€90
per person
4.7
297 reviews
Istanbul - Old city, afternoon
See the most precious jewellery exhibition of Ottoman dynasty in it. See the bedroom of sultans and learn about secret life of them with women in their harems.
Group
5 hrs
Today at 18:00
Today at 19:00
€60
per person
Bestseller
Likely to sell out
4.9
2085 reviews
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table
Take in sights of the Bosphorus on board a mega yacht. Enjoy the city view with a 3-course meal while you listen to live music and watch stage performances at private tables.
Group
to 3 hrs
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
from€31.70
per person
5.0
214 reviews
Istanbul: Amazing Verpertine River Walk through Bosphorus
Take in gorgeous views of Istanbul during a narrated sunset cruise along the waters of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn.
Group
2 hrs
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
€19
per person
4.8
429 reviews
Princes’ Islands Escape: Full-Day Tour from Istanbul
On the islands there are many glorious mansions with characteristic overhanging balconies and most of which are inhabited only during the summer. Area is an awsome place both for swimming and for relaxing in the forest in the sound of silence.
Group
9 hrs
Today at 18:00
Today at 19:00
€50
per person
4.8
Guide rating
Dolmabahce Palace & City Walls Half Day Morning Tour
Çamlica Hill is the highest point of Istanbul and it commands a panoramic view of the entire city. Spice Market is an exotic, orientile atmosphered covered bazaar that is full of with good quality food products and souvenirs.
Group
5 hrs
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
€60
per person
4.7
907 reviews
Bosphorus Cruise with Audio App
A Bosphorus cruise is one of the best things to do in Istanbul, even when you have little time to spend. Get your ticket and audio guide at the Kabatas Pier, and board one of the boats departing every hour.
Group
to 1 hr 30 min
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
from€10
per person
Likely to sell out
4.4
824 reviews
Boat Ride w/ Lunch on Black Sea and Bosphorus
Escape the hustle and bustle of Istanbul city center and enjoy a half-day lunch cruise of the Bosphorus Strait.
Group
5 hrs
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
€80
per person
Likely to sell out
4.9
1001 reviews
Bosphorus & Golden Horn Cruise Daytime or Sunset
See Istanbul's most beautiful landmarks on this picturesque Bosphorus and Golden Horn cruise. Enjoy historical sights such as palaces and fortresses, as well as unique neighborhoods on both shores.
Group
2 hrs
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
€10
per person
5.0
579 reviews
Bosphorus Boat Ride w/ Dinner & Asuk-Masuk Show
Spend a memorable evening cruising along the Bosphorus Strait.
Group
4 hrs
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
€45
per person
4.9
666 reviews
Luxury Private Yacht Rental
Take a Bosphorus cruise on a luxury private yacht with a live guide, and enjoy complimentary soft drinks and snacks.
Private
to 12 persons
to 2 hrs
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
from€300
per trip
Discount 30%
4.8
Guide rating
Bosphorus Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Show
Float along the iconic Bosphorus Strait on a scenic catamaran ride and take in panoramic views of Istanbul. Enjoy a delicious dinner as you witness live Turkish and international dances, and a DJ set.
Group
to 3 hrs
Today at 12:00
Today at 13:00
from€40
from€28
per person
4.8
Guide rating
Morning Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Bazaar
This combined four-hour Bosphorus sightseeing cruise and Egyptian Bazaar tour provides an exciting way to discover some of the wonders of Istanbul. You will also have the opportunity to find great bargains in the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar.
Group
4 hrs
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
€40.59
per person
4.8
Guide rating
Istanbul Scenic Half-Day Bosphorus Cruise
Immerse yourself in Istanbul’s unique culture. Enjoy a cruise along the Bosphorus, visit the Spice Bazaar, drive along the Golden Horn, and stop at Pierre Loti Hill for a panoramic view of this vibrant city.
Group
4 hrs
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
€50
per person
4.8
Guide rating
Swimming Tour From Istanbul
The most enjoyable activity to do in the summer heat is of course swimming. Spend a beautiful day in the Black Sea waters with a magnificent view.
Group
7 hrs
Today at 09:00
Today at 10:00
€45.28
per person
Discount 20%
4.8
Guide rating
Bosphorus Night Dinner Cruise
Sail up the Bosphorus, the waterway between Europe and Asia, passing under the suspension bridges and viewing Ottoman summer palaces, waterside mansions, and villas. Take in the panoramic views of Istanbul at night while enjoying dinner.
Group
to 4 hrs
Today at 12:00
Today at 13:00
from€49.99
from€39.99
per person
4.8
Guide rating
Private Bosphorus Strait Sightseeing Yacht Cruise
Escape the hustle of Istanbul with return ferry tickets across the Marmara Sea to the Princes' Islands. Arrive at BĂĽyĂĽkada (Big Island) where you can admire the magnificent old villas, rent a bike, and explore the historic sights at your own pace.
Group
2 hrs
Today at 12:00
Today at 13:00
€240
per person
Likely to sell out
4.8
Guide rating
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket and Scenic Cruise
Make the most of your time in Istanbul with this activity combo. Hop on and off a sightseeing bus for a whole day, sail down the Bosphorus Strait, and book an optional walking tour of the Asian side.
Group
to 2 hrs
How do excursions differ?
Private excursions
Private excursions - the guide will conduct an excursion only for you and your friends.
Group excursions
Group excursions - the guide forms a group. Other tourists will learn new things with you.
Small group
Small group – small group with possibility to maintain a comfortable distance between the participants.
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Reviews
Radovan M.
5 days ago
More precision for withdrawal times… if you say within 24 hours before you are given information, don't wait for one to contact you worried on the day of the event .. More care needs to be taken in this
Vincent M.
7 days ago
It was very good. Our time was 3.45PM but due to heavy traffic is Istanbul we missed that. But they organised the next 4.45PM ride for us with the same ticket for free. And the cruise was also awesome!!! The experience was amazing. Highly recommended!!
Moris
8 days ago
Great cruise over the Bosphorus! Be aware that this doesn’t include any tour guide, it’s only for sightseeing :)
Bastian H.
8 days ago
Had an amazing experience on the yacht tour. Easy to purchase the tix online. The luxurious pick up and drop vehicle was very comfortable and convenient as it picked us up and dropped us off from our hotel. The guide was very knowledgeable and spoke Spanish and 4 other languages. The on board food and beverages were elegant and delicious but pricy alcohol (bring your own) Would defined recommend this amazing private tour!! :)
Vitalina
about 23 hours ago
"It was very nice to see the Bosphorus at sunset. There was a little wind in the evening hours. I would recommend it to everyone. The boat was a bit crowded, but it's normal in the summer season because everywhere is crowded.
"
Ginny
1 day ago
The ship went to the second Bosporus Bridge, it covered both sides of the river and everything could be seen as we wanted. Approx 2 hours.
Daniela
1 day ago
Todo muy puntual y muy bien organizado. La comida muy rica y los anfitriones muy preocupados de que todo esté bien. Lo recomiendo totalmente.
Nasser
1 day ago
From pick Up to drop off the whole tour was very well organised. The sights of Istanbul at night from the Bosphorus are breathtakingly beautiful. There is a taste of authentic Turkish culture served up with Swirling Dervishes and Traditional wedding dancing among the musical entertainment. And you can join in and enjoy live music that completes the evening. The food could have offered more variety but i think it being off season when i went, they maybe didn’t have the full array on offer. Apart from that one tiny hiccup, i would highly recommend this tour. It was an excellent evening and good fun was had by all.
Amara L.
1 day ago
"An excellent tour. We didn't regret taking it. The guide has a great sense of humor. Informative information. It helps you get to know Istanbul better and look at the main attractions, especially if you don't have time to delve into the details of history on your own.
A very informative program, a professional guide, everything was enjoyable, I recommend it!"
Lily-Rose H.
1 day ago
Good price for a full day around the Prince Islands! Pick up service worked well, we were picked up on time. The food/drinks on the boat are pricey and not necessarily tasty, so we recommend that you also bring some from home. The islands are beautiful and there is plenty of time to be on the island! So completely satisfied. Only negative for us was the pushiness on the boat to buy food, drinks, pictures or anything else.
Azer O.
1 day ago
Yunis in his own words was perfect service. Just a perfect night although it didn't end until about midnight so if you've had a big day out young kids you'll need to consider this. Delicious food. Great scenery. Fantastic entertainment. Perfect service. A must do but transport is recommended - we didn't have it and the taxi was no good.
Nil P.
1 day ago
The experience was fabulous! They got a guide in Spanish! They served us with luxury and assisted at all times. Very beautiful ride! The impeccable yacht. We got rain, but it felt fantastic! We had an amazing experience! They also have got an english guide for the tour! The people were super nice, taling care of everything! Looovely trip! It felt fantastic
Ulrich
1 day ago
We had a beautiful boat tour on the Bosporus. The transport to the dock and back worked well. The boat was very nice and not too crowded. The explanations and information in English well understood. A successful trip, highly recommended.
Kyle T.
1 day ago
Delightful evening, perfectly timed to see the sights with the sun up and to watch the sun set and turn the old city orange.
Gulsen Y.
1 day ago
The cruise was amazing, we saw the beautiful parts of Istanbul from sea side wich you cannot see and experience from the groubd. The tour guide and all staff were very kind and welcoming. This is something you need to do if you want to experience the best of Istanbul.
Nino
1 day ago
I really liked the tour. There was no seasickness on the boat, the views are beautiful, the chef is amazing – the hot food is incredibly delicious. An interesting show program, a fun disco, I recommend it to everyone.
Yana
2 days ago
It was an excellent cruise, the food was very delicious and the show was perfect, it was an amazing night.
Anto N.
2 days ago
Fantastic day with Çağlar in Italian. Tour at Aya Sofia and Sulejmani mosque with interesting explanations and anecdotes. Saw the Grand Bazaar It helped us a lot to orient ourselves and what to do in Istanbul. Optimal!
Lana
2 days ago
Trust me this is the cheapest private (not government boat) you can find in Istanbul 2 hours on bosphorus with tea or coffee all for free? Wow!
Richard
2 days ago
Simply a well-organized and perfect
Merve D.
3 days ago
Just one word - AMAZING!!!! This is a MUST HAVE experience if you are visiting Istanbul. Watching the sunset at the Bosphorus was definitely one of the key highlights of my trip. The tour was well organized, the guide explained all the places we passed by during the cruise. It did get very cold but, thankfully the team offered us blankets and tea. ;)
MarĂa W.
3 days ago
Complete trip and exceptional treatment. They had the detail of inviting us to fruit and soft drinks
Jane M.
4 days ago
Great way to spend 2 1/2 hours during our first trip to Istanbul. There were 24 guests on the boat but there was room to spread out and the staff gave everyone individual attention. Beautiful sightseeing of both sides of Istanbul from the river. Snacks (fruit, nuts, sweets) were included in the price of the ticket. Drinks were extra. Highly recommend
Andrea
5 days ago
The staff was very helpful in getting us to the boat. The guide was very knowledgeable and communicated well several different languages. Met some very interesting and friendly passengers.
Radovan M.
5 days ago
More precision for withdrawal times… if you say within 24 hours before you are given information, don't wait for one to contact you worried on the day of the event .. More care needs to be taken in this
Vincent M.
7 days ago
It was very good. Our time was 3.45PM but due to heavy traffic is Istanbul we missed that. But they organised the next 4.45PM ride for us with the same ticket for free. And the cruise was also awesome!!! The experience was amazing. Highly recommended!!
Moris
8 days ago
Great cruise over the Bosphorus! Be aware that this doesn’t include any tour guide, it’s only for sightseeing :)
Bastian H.
8 days ago
Had an amazing experience on the yacht tour. Easy to purchase the tix online. The luxurious pick up and drop vehicle was very comfortable and convenient as it picked us up and dropped us off from our hotel. The guide was very knowledgeable and spoke Spanish and 4 other languages. The on board food and beverages were elegant and delicious but pricy alcohol (bring your own) Would defined recommend this amazing private tour!! :)
Vitalina
about 23 hours ago
"It was very nice to see the Bosphorus at sunset. There was a little wind in the evening hours. I would recommend it to everyone. The boat was a bit crowded, but it's normal in the summer season because everywhere is crowded.
"
Ginny
1 day ago
The ship went to the second Bosporus Bridge, it covered both sides of the river and everything could be seen as we wanted. Approx 2 hours.
Daniela
1 day ago
Todo muy puntual y muy bien organizado. La comida muy rica y los anfitriones muy preocupados de que todo esté bien. Lo recomiendo totalmente.
Nasser
1 day ago
From pick Up to drop off the whole tour was very well organised. The sights of Istanbul at night from the Bosphorus are breathtakingly beautiful. There is a taste of authentic Turkish culture served up with Swirling Dervishes and Traditional wedding dancing among the musical entertainment. And you can join in and enjoy live music that completes the evening. The food could have offered more variety but i think it being off season when i went, they maybe didn’t have the full array on offer. Apart from that one tiny hiccup, i would highly recommend this tour. It was an excellent evening and good fun was had by all.
Amara L.
1 day ago
"An excellent tour. We didn't regret taking it. The guide has a great sense of humor. Informative information. It helps you get to know Istanbul better and look at the main attractions, especially if you don't have time to delve into the details of history on your own.
A very informative program, a professional guide, everything was enjoyable, I recommend it!"
Lily-Rose H.
1 day ago
Good price for a full day around the Prince Islands! Pick up service worked well, we were picked up on time. The food/drinks on the boat are pricey and not necessarily tasty, so we recommend that you also bring some from home. The islands are beautiful and there is plenty of time to be on the island! So completely satisfied. Only negative for us was the pushiness on the boat to buy food, drinks, pictures or anything else.
Azer O.
1 day ago
Yunis in his own words was perfect service. Just a perfect night although it didn't end until about midnight so if you've had a big day out young kids you'll need to consider this. Delicious food. Great scenery. Fantastic entertainment. Perfect service. A must do but transport is recommended - we didn't have it and the taxi was no good.
Nil P.
1 day ago
The experience was fabulous! They got a guide in Spanish! They served us with luxury and assisted at all times. Very beautiful ride! The impeccable yacht. We got rain, but it felt fantastic! We had an amazing experience! They also have got an english guide for the tour! The people were super nice, taling care of everything! Looovely trip! It felt fantastic
Ulrich
1 day ago
We had a beautiful boat tour on the Bosporus. The transport to the dock and back worked well. The boat was very nice and not too crowded. The explanations and information in English well understood. A successful trip, highly recommended.
Kyle T.
1 day ago
Delightful evening, perfectly timed to see the sights with the sun up and to watch the sun set and turn the old city orange.
Gulsen Y.
1 day ago
The cruise was amazing, we saw the beautiful parts of Istanbul from sea side wich you cannot see and experience from the groubd. The tour guide and all staff were very kind and welcoming. This is something you need to do if you want to experience the best of Istanbul.
Nino
1 day ago
I really liked the tour. There was no seasickness on the boat, the views are beautiful, the chef is amazing – the hot food is incredibly delicious. An interesting show program, a fun disco, I recommend it to everyone.
Yana
2 days ago
It was an excellent cruise, the food was very delicious and the show was perfect, it was an amazing night.
Anto N.
2 days ago
Fantastic day with Çağlar in Italian. Tour at Aya Sofia and Sulejmani mosque with interesting explanations and anecdotes. Saw the Grand Bazaar It helped us a lot to orient ourselves and what to do in Istanbul. Optimal!
Lana
2 days ago
Trust me this is the cheapest private (not government boat) you can find in Istanbul 2 hours on bosphorus with tea or coffee all for free? Wow!
Richard
2 days ago
Simply a well-organized and perfect
Merve D.
3 days ago
Just one word - AMAZING!!!! This is a MUST HAVE experience if you are visiting Istanbul. Watching the sunset at the Bosphorus was definitely one of the key highlights of my trip. The tour was well organized, the guide explained all the places we passed by during the cruise. It did get very cold but, thankfully the team offered us blankets and tea. ;)
MarĂa W.
3 days ago
Complete trip and exceptional treatment. They had the detail of inviting us to fruit and soft drinks
Jane M.
4 days ago
Great way to spend 2 1/2 hours during our first trip to Istanbul. There were 24 guests on the boat but there was room to spread out and the staff gave everyone individual attention. Beautiful sightseeing of both sides of Istanbul from the river. Snacks (fruit, nuts, sweets) were included in the price of the ticket. Drinks were extra. Highly recommend
Andrea
5 days ago
The staff was very helpful in getting us to the boat. The guide was very knowledgeable and communicated well several different languages. Met some very interesting and friendly passengers.
Radovan M.
5 days ago
More precision for withdrawal times… if you say within 24 hours before you are given information, don't wait for one to contact you worried on the day of the event .. More care needs to be taken in this
Vincent M.
7 days ago
It was very good. Our time was 3.45PM but due to heavy traffic is Istanbul we missed that. But they organised the next 4.45PM ride for us with the same ticket for free. And the cruise was also awesome!!! The experience was amazing. Highly recommended!!
Moris
8 days ago
Great cruise over the Bosphorus! Be aware that this doesn’t include any tour guide, it’s only for sightseeing :)
Bastian H.
8 days ago
Had an amazing experience on the yacht tour. Easy to purchase the tix online. The luxurious pick up and drop vehicle was very comfortable and convenient as it picked us up and dropped us off from our hotel. The guide was very knowledgeable and spoke Spanish and 4 other languages. The on board food and beverages were elegant and delicious but pricy alcohol (bring your own) Would defined recommend this amazing private tour!! :)
The Best Istanbul Tours 2025
70 tours in Istanbul (Turkey) with the best local guides starting from €10. Top Activities 2025:
November, 18 | 09:00 | Bosphorus Cruise | €15 |
November, 18 | 11:00 | Bosphorus Dinner Night Cruise w/ Dance Show | €35 |
November, 18 | 17:00 | Istanbul - Old city, afternoon | €60 |
November, 18 | 17:00 | Two continents tour by Sea and Land, full day tour | €90 |
November, 18 | 17:00 | Istanbul - Old city, combination tour | €90 |
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