Category Cycling Tours

Istanbul · CYCLING TOURS

The Top 6 Cycling Tours in Istanbul, Ranked

6 reviewed

Istanbul Eurasia Bike & Boat Tour

Istanbul Eurasia Bike & Boat Tour - Fener & Balat: Old Streets, Spice Bazaar, and Photo Stops

1.Istanbul Eurasia Bike & Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $108Our pick

Cycle Istanbul’s Fener & Balat, ferry to Asia, then ride Golden Horn views on a relaxed bike and public boat tour.

“Cicek was a fabulous guide. Her knowledgeable guidance through the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia gave us insights we wouldn’t have otherwise had. We ate lunch together where she shared her knowledge of Turkish cuisine. Later she guided us through the Grand Bazar and helped us locate the vendors for the items we wanted to purchase. Highly recommend!”

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Istanbul: Eurasia Bike & Boat Half-Day Tour

Istanbul: Eurasia Bike & Boat Half-Day Tour - Price and value: what $94 buys you (and what it doesn’t)

2.Eurasia Bike & Boat Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 91 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Half-day bike and public ferry from Balat to Üsküdar and back, two continents, skyline photo stops, and tea breaks, outside views only.

“It was very good experience exploring Istanbul on bike I get even more than expected Mr can (the guide ) Is very professional so informative and nice person I really enjoyed the tour Highly recommended”

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Princes’ Islands ( Büyükada ) E-bike Tour

Princes' Islands ( Büyükada ) E-bike Tour - Meeting at Nizam: Start Point, End Plan, and Real-World Timing

3.Princes’ Islands ( Büyükada ) E-bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Ride an e-bike through Büyükada’s quiet lanes, hit Aya Yorgi Church, and stroll town for local bites, with an English guide for $85.

“It was a basic bike ride around the island. Not many stops, just ride. About two hours long. Our guide Ege, was super friendly. No complaints. Soft spoken and a little hard to hear but we both really liked him. If you are coming Galata area, be prepared for about a 1.5 hour ferry ride each way.”

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Istanbul Quad Bike Safari with Optional Zipline Experience

Istanbul Quad Bike Safari with Optional Zipline Experience - The 2-Hour Flow: Meeting Point, Briefing, and Your ATV Time

4.Istanbul Quad Bike Safari with Optional Zipline Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $110

Istanbul quad bike safari in Belgrad Forest with a no-license briefing, helmets included, and an optional zipline. 2 hours.

“We had Great fun and the tour guide was very friendly and helpfull. Afterwards we asked the tour manager if we could get a later taxi so we would be able to walk in the forest for a few hours. And that was no problem.”

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3-Hour Private Bike Tour in Istanbul

3-Hour Private Bike Tour in Istanbul - Hippodrome and Beyazıt Square: Constantinople and the Ottoman layers

5.3-Hour Private Bike Tour in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Private 3-hour Istanbul bike tour with an English guide, Golden Horn neighborhoods, major landmarks, and end-of-ride treats.

“Osman was my guide on this bicycle tour. We met at his (very tiny) office on the Asian side of Istanbul where he provided me with a nice hybrid road-mountain bike. Although Istanbul has numerous steep hills, Osman took me on a path that avoided the worst of the up-hills. We biked mostly along the water front or close to it. Osman took me past many Mosques, churches of a number of Christian denominations, and residential areas full of shops and restaurants and was able to provide a lot of history about the sites we saw. The tour lasted a little over 3 hours at the end of which Osman…”

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Istanbul Princes’ Islands Cycling Tour


6.Istanbul Princes’ Islands Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $45Best value

Cycle car-free lanes on Büyükada for 4 hours with a guide, tea stops, sea views, and island landmarks, for $45.

“My guided tour with Mustafa was great! He was a phenomenal guide—so much fun to bike with and incredibly engaging. The experience was deeply informative with great sites on the island. I learned fascinating insights into Turkish history while taking in the breathtaking scenic views. A perfect 10/10 experience!"”

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