Tours in Istanbul
Explore Istanbul with a local guide: make your adventure unforgettable with our tours and activities (we offer 71 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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Recommended
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
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
€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 17:00
Today at 18:00
€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
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
€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
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
€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
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
€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 18:00
Today at 19:00
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 18:00
Today at 19:00
€19
per person
4.8
429 reviews
Princes Islands Full Day Tour
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
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
€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 18:00
Today at 19:00
€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 18:00
Today at 19:00
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 18:00
Today at 19:00
€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 18:00
Today at 19:00
€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 18:00
Today at 19:00
€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 18:00
Today at 19:00
from€300
per trip
Discount 40%
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
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
from€34
from€20.40
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 18:00
Today at 19:00
€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 18:00
Today at 19:00
€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 18:00
Today at 19:00
€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
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
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 Büyükada (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
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
€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
Nadia M.
4 days ago
If you want to see the best part of Istanbul than go on a lunch cruise on Bosphorus
Arbërim
4 days ago
Very nice experiente,more hours navigated
Azer O.
5 days 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.
Liam S.
5 days ago
The cruise was excellent. We were picked up on time from the hotel and transported to the port. The boarding was smooth and quick. The starters are pre served on the table and order for mains were taken by the server. The evening was entertaining, packed with various shows and dances. The meals and drinks were good. Highly recommend this activity provider.
Gunel G.
15 minutes ago
All liked it. Time flew by unnoticed. Excellent dinner. Good English speaking guide. Everything was at a high level.
Lana
about 1 hour 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!
Ray
about 3 hours ago
Amazing. Had a wonderful tirne. 100% worth the money, I wanted to change the day I initially booked and they were very kind to change it to the next day with no problem. The prince island is so pretty, the first island is very calming while thr second is busy and bustling with tourists and locals. Loved the experience and the fact we got picked and dropped off from hotel to islands
Jacob A.
about 4 hours ago
Our guide was great. The first tour i have taken that is private. From the beginning, we immediately felt that we weren't taking a tour. We were spending time with a friend who is knowledgeable and passionate about the history of this beautiful place.
Nino
about 7 hours 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.
Felicity F.
about 7 hours ago
Nice boat cruise with nice view. But be prepared the ride ends late around 11+pm. Overall a nice experience
Ginny
about 11 hours 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.
Regan R.
about 11 hours ago
Great way to start off a vacation in Istanbul. You get to see different points of interest along both sides of the bosphorus. The tour is done by an actual person, not a recording. There was enough room to sit comfortably and move around. The hosts were very accommodating, providing plenty of snacks and drinks. We even got to see a pod of dolphins. A beautiful view of the sunset. Definitely worth the time and money.
Amara L.
about 12 hours 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!"
Everly W.
about 13 hours ago
The food was okay, but the service was great. The picture that presents itself as well, and the show presented was very entertaining.
Katrin
about 14 hours ago
Great way to party with friends with good food and show. But of course it depends on the expectations. For example, I have hardly seen anything from Istanbul by night, as all the attention is on the show, the food and the dancing..
Funda T.
about 14 hours ago
I recently went on the cruise with my family and had an absolutely amazing time. From the moment we arrived at the port, we were greeted by friendly staff and efficient transportation. The cruise ship itself was beautiful and spacious, with plenty of activities and amenities to keep us entertained. One of the highlights of the cruise was our waiter, Salhat. Salhat was always attentive and friendly, and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a great dining experience. He was always quick to recommend dishes, drinks, and was there for whatever we wanted Another thing I really appreciated about the cruise was the activities. The food on the cruise was also delicious, everything was cooked to perfection. The desserts were especially memorable. Overall, we had a wonderful time on the cruise. It was a great way to relax and have some fun with our family. I would definitely recommend this cruise to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation
Maylis W.
about 18 hours ago
The cruise was pleasant, on a boat of 300 people when there were only about 30 of us. On the other hand, the guide had little enthusiasm for recounting the interesting points of the cruise and the buffet is only a set of reheated dishes. Overall good, but not gorgeous. We only made one 10 minute stop in a place that had absolutely no interest: no shops or restaurants for a coffee.
Vitalina
about 19 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.
"
Carlos
about 22 hours ago
Despite the rain, I still liked it very much. It was a different nice experience. I recommend to everyone when in Istanbul.
Morrisss
about 23 hours ago
Thank you so much for the tour! It was organized excellently. They quickly and without delay brought us from the hotel to the ship.
Marta W.
about 24 hours ago
I had a great time on a cruise and took great photos.
Robert A.
1 day ago
We liked it very much. Great service. Delicious snack. Fantastic views. Highly recommended
Yuriy
1 day ago
This cruise was fun and value for money as the entertainment was excellent and they had you up dancing and the service was great .Highly recommend those cruise .
Debra
2 days ago
It was worth the money. The staff is polite and attentive to your comfort. The ship was quite simple, with two floors, but only one was used. It had many covered tables, one of which was reserved for you in advance. There are three small open decks with semi-sofas. The food is decent but not exceptional, with a choice of fish and meat for the main course. The show (dances and such) didn't impress me. Bring your own alcohol and occupy a sofa on the upper deck with your friends.
Nadia M.
4 days ago
If you want to see the best part of Istanbul than go on a lunch cruise on Bosphorus
Arbërim
4 days ago
Very nice experiente,more hours navigated
Azer O.
5 days 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.
Liam S.
5 days ago
The cruise was excellent. We were picked up on time from the hotel and transported to the port. The boarding was smooth and quick. The starters are pre served on the table and order for mains were taken by the server. The evening was entertaining, packed with various shows and dances. The meals and drinks were good. Highly recommend this activity provider.
Gunel G.
15 minutes ago
All liked it. Time flew by unnoticed. Excellent dinner. Good English speaking guide. Everything was at a high level.
Lana
about 1 hour 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!
Ray
about 3 hours ago
Amazing. Had a wonderful tirne. 100% worth the money, I wanted to change the day I initially booked and they were very kind to change it to the next day with no problem. The prince island is so pretty, the first island is very calming while thr second is busy and bustling with tourists and locals. Loved the experience and the fact we got picked and dropped off from hotel to islands
Jacob A.
about 4 hours ago
Our guide was great. The first tour i have taken that is private. From the beginning, we immediately felt that we weren't taking a tour. We were spending time with a friend who is knowledgeable and passionate about the history of this beautiful place.
Nino
about 7 hours 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.
Felicity F.
about 7 hours ago
Nice boat cruise with nice view. But be prepared the ride ends late around 11+pm. Overall a nice experience
Ginny
about 11 hours 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.
Regan R.
about 11 hours ago
Great way to start off a vacation in Istanbul. You get to see different points of interest along both sides of the bosphorus. The tour is done by an actual person, not a recording. There was enough room to sit comfortably and move around. The hosts were very accommodating, providing plenty of snacks and drinks. We even got to see a pod of dolphins. A beautiful view of the sunset. Definitely worth the time and money.
Amara L.
about 12 hours 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!"
Everly W.
about 13 hours ago
The food was okay, but the service was great. The picture that presents itself as well, and the show presented was very entertaining.
Katrin
about 14 hours ago
Great way to party with friends with good food and show. But of course it depends on the expectations. For example, I have hardly seen anything from Istanbul by night, as all the attention is on the show, the food and the dancing..
Funda T.
about 14 hours ago
I recently went on the cruise with my family and had an absolutely amazing time. From the moment we arrived at the port, we were greeted by friendly staff and efficient transportation. The cruise ship itself was beautiful and spacious, with plenty of activities and amenities to keep us entertained. One of the highlights of the cruise was our waiter, Salhat. Salhat was always attentive and friendly, and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a great dining experience. He was always quick to recommend dishes, drinks, and was there for whatever we wanted Another thing I really appreciated about the cruise was the activities. The food on the cruise was also delicious, everything was cooked to perfection. The desserts were especially memorable. Overall, we had a wonderful time on the cruise. It was a great way to relax and have some fun with our family. I would definitely recommend this cruise to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation
Maylis W.
about 18 hours ago
The cruise was pleasant, on a boat of 300 people when there were only about 30 of us. On the other hand, the guide had little enthusiasm for recounting the interesting points of the cruise and the buffet is only a set of reheated dishes. Overall good, but not gorgeous. We only made one 10 minute stop in a place that had absolutely no interest: no shops or restaurants for a coffee.
Vitalina
about 19 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.
"
Carlos
about 22 hours ago
Despite the rain, I still liked it very much. It was a different nice experience. I recommend to everyone when in Istanbul.
Morrisss
about 23 hours ago
Thank you so much for the tour! It was organized excellently. They quickly and without delay brought us from the hotel to the ship.
Marta W.
about 24 hours ago
I had a great time on a cruise and took great photos.
Robert A.
1 day ago
We liked it very much. Great service. Delicious snack. Fantastic views. Highly recommended
Yuriy
1 day ago
This cruise was fun and value for money as the entertainment was excellent and they had you up dancing and the service was great .Highly recommend those cruise .
Debra
2 days ago
It was worth the money. The staff is polite and attentive to your comfort. The ship was quite simple, with two floors, but only one was used. It had many covered tables, one of which was reserved for you in advance. There are three small open decks with semi-sofas. The food is decent but not exceptional, with a choice of fish and meat for the main course. The show (dances and such) didn't impress me. Bring your own alcohol and occupy a sofa on the upper deck with your friends.
Nadia M.
4 days ago
If you want to see the best part of Istanbul than go on a lunch cruise on Bosphorus
Arbërim
4 days ago
Very nice experiente,more hours navigated
Azer O.
5 days 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.
Liam S.
5 days ago
The cruise was excellent. We were picked up on time from the hotel and transported to the port. The boarding was smooth and quick. The starters are pre served on the table and order for mains were taken by the server. The evening was entertaining, packed with various shows and dances. The meals and drinks were good. Highly recommend this activity provider.
The Best Istanbul Tours 2025
71 tours in Istanbul (Turkey) with the best local guides starting from €10. Top Activities 2025:
September, 15 | 15:00 | Bosphorus Cruise | €15 |
September, 15 | 19:00 | Bosphorus Dinner Night Cruise w/ Dance Show | €35 |
September, 16 | 09:00 | Istanbul - Old city, afternoon | €60 |
September, 16 | 09:00 | Two continents tour by Sea and Land, full day tour | €90 |
September, 16 | 09:00 | Istanbul - Old city, combination tour | €90 |
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