Popular Tours in Istanbul

Istanbul Old City Highlights Tour

Full Day · Private or Small Group

A full day through the defining monuments of the old city with a private guide. Focused on the historic peninsula's essential Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • Hagia Sophia and its layered history
  • The Blue Mosque and the ancient Hippodrome
  • Topkapi Palace exterior and gardens
  • The Grand Bazaar

Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern Tour

Full Day · Private or Small Group

A focused tour of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the underground Basilica Cistern. Focused on three of Istanbul's most iconic monuments in a focused half or full day, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • Hagia Sophia
  • The Blue Mosque
  • The atmospheric Basilica Cistern
  • The surrounding Sultanahmet square

Topkapi Palace and Harem Guided Tour

Full Day · Private or Small Group

An in-depth guided visit to Topkapi Palace and its Harem. Focused on the imperial world of the Ottoman sultans at Topkapi Palace, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • Topkapi Palace courtyards
  • The Harem quarters
  • Imperial collections and pavilions
  • Views over the Bosphorus and Golden Horn

Full-Day Istanbul Old City and Bosphorus Cruise

Full Day · Small Group or Private

A full day pairing the historic peninsula with a Bosphorus cruise. Focused on the old city's landmarks combined with a cruise on the Bosphorus, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • Old city highlights on foot
  • A cruise along the Bosphorus
  • Waterfront palaces and mansions from the water
  • Two continents in a single day

Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise

Full Day · Small Group or Private

A sightseeing cruise along the Bosphorus past palaces and mansions. Focused on Istanbul's skyline and shorelines from the water, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • Cruise between Europe and Asia
  • Dolmabahce and waterfront palaces from the water
  • Bosphorus bridges and fortresses
  • Relaxed sightseeing at sea level

Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise

Half Day · Small Group or Private

A sunset cruise along the Bosphorus as the city turns golden. Focused on the Bosphorus at golden hour aboard a yacht, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • Sailing at the most atmospheric hour
  • Palaces and mansions in golden light
  • The skyline as the city lights come on
  • A calm, private-feeling atmosphere

Private Bosphorus Yacht Experience

Full Day · Private Tour

A private yacht experience on the Bosphorus, shaped around your group. Focused on a fully private yacht charter on the Bosphorus, arranged around you, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • A private yacht for your group only
  • A flexible route along the strait
  • Palaces, fortresses and bridges from the water
  • A personal, unhurried pace

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show

Half Day · Small Group or Private

An evening dinner cruise with a traditional Turkish night show. Focused on an evening of dining and traditional entertainment on the water, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • Dinner aboard as the city glides past
  • Traditional performances and live entertainment
  • The illuminated skyline at night
  • A festive evening atmosphere

Dolmabahce Palace and Bosphorus Tour

Full Day · Private or Small Group

A visit to opulent Dolmabahce Palace beside the Bosphorus. Focused on the 19th-century imperial grandeur of Dolmabahce and the strait beside it, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • Dolmabahce Palace and its ceremonial halls
  • European-influenced Ottoman design
  • The waterfront setting on the Bosphorus
  • Stories of the late empire

Europe and Asia Two Continents Tour

Full Day · Private or Small Group

A full day exploring both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. Focused on highlights on both the European and Asian sides of the city, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • Standing on two continents in one day
  • Landmarks of the European side
  • The character of the Asian shore
  • Panoramic viewpoints over the city

Taste of Two Continents Food Tour

Half Day · Private or Small Group

A guided food tour tasting Istanbul across two continents. Focused on Istanbul's food culture across both sides of the city, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • Tastings of Turkish specialities
  • Local eateries away from the crowds
  • Market stalls and street food
  • Food culture on two continents

Kadikoy Street Food and Market Tour

Half Day · Private or Small Group

A street food and market walk through Kadikoy on the Asian side. Focused on the lively market and food scene of Kadikoy on the Asian side, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • The bustling Kadikoy produce market
  • Delis, bakeries and coffee stops
  • Local street food tastings
  • A genuine, resident-favourite neighbourhood

Fener, Balat and Golden Horn Walking Tour

Half Day · Private or Small Group

A walking tour of the historic Fener and Balat quarters. Focused on the colourful historic quarters of Fener and Balat along the Golden Horn, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • Colourful houses and steep lanes of Balat
  • Historic churches and synagogues of Fener
  • The Golden Horn waterfront
  • Cafes and antique shops

Galata, Karakoy and Istiklal Street Tour

Full Day · Private or Small Group

A walk through Galata, Karakoy and lively Istiklal Street. Focused on the modern, artistic heart of the city around Galata and Beyoglu, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • The Galata Tower district
  • Karakoy’s cafes and galleries
  • The energy of Istiklal Street
  • Passages, churches and street art

Princes' Islands Day Tour

Full Day · Small Group or Private

A day trip to the tranquil, car-free Princes' Islands. Focused on a car-free escape to the Princes' Islands in the Sea of Marmara, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • A ferry across the Sea of Marmara
  • Car-free island atmosphere
  • Historic wooden mansions
  • Pine forests and sea views

Traditional Turkish Bath Experience

Half Day · Private or Small Group

A traditional Turkish bath (hammam) experience. Focused on the centuries-old ritual of the Turkish hammam, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • A traditional hammam setting
  • The classic warming, scrub and foam ritual
  • A relaxing cultural experience
  • Centuries-old bathing tradition

Whirling Dervish Ceremony Experience

Half Day · Private or Small Group

An evening watching the meditative Whirling Dervish (Sema) ceremony. Focused on the meditative Sema ceremony of the Mevlevi tradition, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • The meditative Sema ceremony
  • Live traditional music
  • The spiritual heritage of the Mevlevi order
  • A calm, respectful atmosphere

Grand Bazaar and Spice Market Shopping Tour

Half Day · Private or Small Group

A guided shopping walk through the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. Focused on Istanbul's legendary covered markets with a guide, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • The labyrinth of the Grand Bazaar
  • The aromatic Spice Market
  • Tips for browsing and bargaining
  • Traditional crafts and flavours

Istanbul by Night Private Tour

Half Day · Private Tour

A private evening tour of Istanbul's illuminated sights. Focused on the city's illuminated landmarks and evening atmosphere, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • Landmarks beautifully lit at night
  • Panoramic night viewpoints
  • The city’s evening energy
  • A private, flexible route

Best of Istanbul Private Custom Tour - 1, 2 or 3 Days

1, 2 or 3 Days · Private Tour

A private, fully customisable Istanbul tour over one to three days. Focused on a fully bespoke Istanbul programme over one, two or three days, arranged privately or as a small group and tailored around your travel dates and pace.

  • A completely tailor-made itinerary
  • One, two or three days as you prefer
  • Your choice of landmarks and neighbourhoods
  • A private guide and vehicle

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