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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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 20:00
Tomorrow at 09:00
€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 16:00
Today at 17:00
€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 17:00
Today at 18:00
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 17:00
Today at 18:00
€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
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 17:00
Today at 18:00
€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 17:00
Today at 18:00
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 17:00
Today at 18:00
€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 17:00
Today at 18:00
€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 17:00
Today at 18:00
€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 17:00
Today at 18:00
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
Tomorrow at 09:00
Tomorrow at 10:00
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 17:00
Today at 18:00
€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 17:00
Today at 18:00
€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 17:00
Today at 18:00
€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 20:00
Tomorrow at 09:00
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
Ebru T.
3 days ago
Fantastic experience, and Osmar was an unbelievable waiter that just made our experience that much more valuable. Such a great service! Great food as well. On board you’ll find a professional photographer that at the end of the cruise will leave you a photo album of your portrait for an extra cost. The entertainment is good, but the best is the view from up top. Loved it
Edison H.
4 days ago
I highly recommend this tour! It match the description. Our guide Can gave good information, and his English was very good. The boat was clean and the food was great. The time was perfect to watch sunset.
Merve D.
4 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. ;)
Melanie
5 days ago
A lovely experience and a great vibe. Well organised with pick up from your hotel. Photos are taken on the boat and a good quality album is made for you. A great keepsake. Highly recommend this for a trip to Istanbul. I would book this again.
Ann
1 day ago
We boarded the ship as one of the last groups. We thought we would be sitting in a not-so-great spot. But it turns out a separate table had been reserved for us, next to the panoramic windows, which was a pleasant surprise. The party was a success.
Nisha
1 day ago
Absolutely amazing, must try this experience if you are in Istanbul
Sharmaine B.
1 day ago
We really enjoyed our trip together with Ahmet, our tour guide. He is very knowledgeable of the sites and the history behind these sites. I personally became really interested about the Ottoman empire because of his stories. He also recommended a nice place to eat - the food is very delicious. This activity is highly recommended :).
Lana
1 day 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!
Polly
1 day ago
Everything is great, good food (fish); dance program and helpful staff.
Francesco
1 day ago
been super nice, man doesn't need it any longer
Carolina W.
1 day ago
Very nice tour
Nisan O.
2 days ago
mega nice German and very competent guide - unfortunately I forgot the name. Great boat, nice crew - everything was great
Caleb D.
2 days ago
They do what they promise in the description. It was a very nice experience and a pleasant time on the ship. You got to see the city of Istanbul from various angles including the sunset and the golden horn. At the End you got to hear the Muezzins of all mosques while cruising along the Galata bridge. Perfect Timing! But better be early! They don't have much time for docking!
Sara
2 days ago
Thank you for the fantastic organization. Delicious food, a great show, and a beautiful night in Istanbul!
Arbërim
2 days ago
Very nice experiente,more hours navigated
Emma B.
2 days ago
A pleasant trip, and they even fed us.
Vitalina
2 days 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.
"
Betsy E.
2 days ago
Really good value for money. Enjoyed the Bosphorus tour and spent decent amount of time on 2 islands. Food was decent and hosts
Everly S.
2 days ago
I recommend this tour of Istanbul with dinner and folk dances to everyone. Sensational!
Azer O.
2 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.
Oskar N.
3 days ago
The entire experience was amazing. We wanted a sushi dinner with dry white wine during the 2 hour cruise and the team handled everything. I texted our order, and they had everything ready on the boat for us. Throughout the cruise they were attentive and excellent hosts. The boat was in great condition and the right size for the choppy waters of the Bosphorus, smaller boats would rock and bob with the waves much more. Would absolutely recommend.
Willy
3 days ago
It was a relaxing ride.
Morrisss
3 days 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.
Faaiz B.
3 days ago
Amazing experience and the snacks provided were absolutely delicious. Best tour of the Bosphorus that is available.
Ebru T.
3 days ago
Fantastic experience, and Osmar was an unbelievable waiter that just made our experience that much more valuable. Such a great service! Great food as well. On board you’ll find a professional photographer that at the end of the cruise will leave you a photo album of your portrait for an extra cost. The entertainment is good, but the best is the view from up top. Loved it
Edison H.
4 days ago
I highly recommend this tour! It match the description. Our guide Can gave good information, and his English was very good. The boat was clean and the food was great. The time was perfect to watch sunset.
Merve D.
4 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. ;)
Melanie
5 days ago
A lovely experience and a great vibe. Well organised with pick up from your hotel. Photos are taken on the boat and a good quality album is made for you. A great keepsake. Highly recommend this for a trip to Istanbul. I would book this again.
Ann
1 day ago
We boarded the ship as one of the last groups. We thought we would be sitting in a not-so-great spot. But it turns out a separate table had been reserved for us, next to the panoramic windows, which was a pleasant surprise. The party was a success.
Nisha
1 day ago
Absolutely amazing, must try this experience if you are in Istanbul
Sharmaine B.
1 day ago
We really enjoyed our trip together with Ahmet, our tour guide. He is very knowledgeable of the sites and the history behind these sites. I personally became really interested about the Ottoman empire because of his stories. He also recommended a nice place to eat - the food is very delicious. This activity is highly recommended :).
Lana
1 day 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!
Polly
1 day ago
Everything is great, good food (fish); dance program and helpful staff.
Francesco
1 day ago
been super nice, man doesn't need it any longer
Carolina W.
1 day ago
Very nice tour
Nisan O.
2 days ago
mega nice German and very competent guide - unfortunately I forgot the name. Great boat, nice crew - everything was great
Caleb D.
2 days ago
They do what they promise in the description. It was a very nice experience and a pleasant time on the ship. You got to see the city of Istanbul from various angles including the sunset and the golden horn. At the End you got to hear the Muezzins of all mosques while cruising along the Galata bridge. Perfect Timing! But better be early! They don't have much time for docking!
Sara
2 days ago
Thank you for the fantastic organization. Delicious food, a great show, and a beautiful night in Istanbul!
Arbërim
2 days ago
Very nice experiente,more hours navigated
Emma B.
2 days ago
A pleasant trip, and they even fed us.
Vitalina
2 days 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.
"
Betsy E.
2 days ago
Really good value for money. Enjoyed the Bosphorus tour and spent decent amount of time on 2 islands. Food was decent and hosts
Everly S.
2 days ago
I recommend this tour of Istanbul with dinner and folk dances to everyone. Sensational!
Azer O.
2 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.
Oskar N.
3 days ago
The entire experience was amazing. We wanted a sushi dinner with dry white wine during the 2 hour cruise and the team handled everything. I texted our order, and they had everything ready on the boat for us. Throughout the cruise they were attentive and excellent hosts. The boat was in great condition and the right size for the choppy waters of the Bosphorus, smaller boats would rock and bob with the waves much more. Would absolutely recommend.
Willy
3 days ago
It was a relaxing ride.
Morrisss
3 days 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.
Faaiz B.
3 days ago
Amazing experience and the snacks provided were absolutely delicious. Best tour of the Bosphorus that is available.
Ebru T.
3 days ago
Fantastic experience, and Osmar was an unbelievable waiter that just made our experience that much more valuable. Such a great service! Great food as well. On board you’ll find a professional photographer that at the end of the cruise will leave you a photo album of your portrait for an extra cost. The entertainment is good, but the best is the view from up top. Loved it
Edison H.
4 days ago
I highly recommend this tour! It match the description. Our guide Can gave good information, and his English was very good. The boat was clean and the food was great. The time was perfect to watch sunset.
Merve D.
4 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. ;)
Melanie
5 days ago
A lovely experience and a great vibe. Well organised with pick up from your hotel. Photos are taken on the boat and a good quality album is made for you. A great keepsake. Highly recommend this for a trip to Istanbul. I would book this again.
The Best Istanbul Tours 2025
70 tours in Istanbul (Turkey) with the best local guides starting from €10. Top Activities 2025:
December, 16 | 15:00 | Bosphorus Cruise | €15 |
December, 16 | 19:00 | Bosphorus Dinner Night Cruise w/ Dance Show | €35 |
December, 17 | 09:00 | Two continents tour by Sea and Land, full day tour | €90 |
December, 17 | 09:00 | Istanbul - Old city, combination tour | €90 |
December, 17 | 09:00 | Istanbul - Old city, afternoon | €60 |
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